Alright 'Suits' fans listen up! The highly anticipated spinoff ' Suits LA ' has arrived and the verdict is still out. While there is buzz excitement and the ever-charismatic Stephen Amell leading the charge the pilot episode seems to have stumbled a bit out of the gate. But don't worry it is not time to declare mistrial just yet. Episode 2 is on the horizon and it might just be what this legal drama needs to get back on track. Let's dive into what went down in the pilot and what we can expect next!
Pilot Problems? 'Suits LA' Faces Rocky Start with Critics and Fans Alike
So the 'Suits LA' pilot dropped and initial reactions are well…mixed. Some reviews point out that the episode felt a little convoluted like it was trying too hard to recapture the magic of the original 'Suits' without quite finding its own footing. It seems like instead of smoothly introducing us to the new sunny world of Los Angeles law the pilot threw a bunch of twists and turns at us right away which for some just did not land perfectly.
One thing some viewers noticed missing? That classic 'Suits' charm specifically that 'fish-out-of-water' perspective that made Mike Ross so relatable in the original series. Remember Mike? He was the brilliant newbie learning the ropes alongside Harvey Specter. 'Suits LA' maybe could use a similar character to guide us and give us a fresh pair of eyes to see this new law firm through.
Could 'Suits LA' Take a Page From the Original? Why a New "Mike Ross" Type Character Might Be the Answer
Screenrant pointed out something really interesting: 'Suits LA' might be missing a character like Mike Ross. Think about it Mike was thrown into the high-stakes legal world completely unprepared practically still wet behind the ears. He was brilliant sure but he had zero practical experience. That made him relatable and it gave the audience a way to learn about the 'Suits' universe as he learned it.
Instead of trying to make Stephen Amell's Ted Black the new Harvey Specter maybe 'Suits LA' needed to focus on finding its own "Mike Ross" - someone new someone a little green to provide that audience perspective and allow for some natural exposition. A fresh face joining the firm could have made character introductions smoother and given us a better sense of the firm's dynamics and how everyone works together (or against each other!).
Having a newbie character could have also softened the impact of all those pilot episode betrayals. We barely got to know these characters before their world started falling apart. A new hire experiencing it all alongside us could have made those twists more meaningful and emotionally resonant. Maybe it is not too late for 'Suits LA' to bring in that kind of character to help ground the story and give us someone to root for from the ground up.
'Suits LA' Episode 2 "Old Man Hanrahan" Preview: Rivalries Heat Up and Personal Demons Surface
Collider gave us a sneak peek at 'Suits LA' Episode 2 titled "Old Man Hanrahan" and things are definitely not calming down. The promo suggests the rivalry between Ted Black and Stuart Lane is just getting started. Stuart is apparently already trying to poach Ted's clients adding fuel to that already burning fire of betrayal.
But it is not all just professional drama. Episode 2 seems to be digging deeper into Ted Black's personal life. We will see him dealing with a new prosecutor in Lester's murder trial and also struggling with his relationship with his dad and the loss of his brother. Stephen Amell himself hinted that there is a vulnerable side to Ted Black that he keeps hidden and it sounds like we might start seeing more of that in this episode. Expect more personal and professional chaos to collide for Ted as he tries to navigate this messy new Los Angeles legal landscape.
Mark Your Calendars: 'Suits LA' Episode 2 Release Date and How to Watch
Ready to see if 'Suits LA' can turn things around in Episode 2? Here's the info you need:
- Episode Title: "Old Man Hanrahan"
- Release Date: Sunday March 2 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/PT
- Network: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock (episodes available to stream the day after they air on NBC)
So tune in this Sunday to see what happens next in the world of 'Suits LA'. Will Ted Black strike back against Stuart Lane? Will Erica Rollins continue to shine? Will a new client walk through the door and shake things up even more? You will have to watch to find out!
Can 'Suits LA' Still Find Its Footing? Talented Cast and Potential for Growth Remain
Despite the mixed reactions to the pilot it is important to remember that 'Suits LA' is just getting started. The show has a talented cast led by Stephen Amell and Lex Scott Davis who many are already calling a standout. There is potential for the dynamic between Erica Rollins and Alice Lee's Leah to become a central and engaging part of the series maybe even echoing the Harvey and Mike partnership in a fresh way.
It is still early days and 'Suits LA' has time to learn from any initial missteps and find its rhythm. Episode 2 could be a turning point showing us if the show can address some of the pilot's shortcomings and really start to build its own compelling identity within the 'Suits' universe. Let's give 'Suits LA' another chance to make its case. After all every good legal drama needs a few twists and turns to keep things interesting right?