Summary

  • Suits creator Aaron Korsh underestimated the show's success, but its recent surge on Netflix has exceeded his expectations.
  • The show's popularity on Netflix can be attributed to its availability of seasons 1-8 and its timing during a period of limited new content.
  • Suits' success is due to its compelling legal drama, talented cast including Meghan Markle, and the binge-watching culture that encourages viewers to consume multiple seasons at once.

calls for a Suits renewal.

In response, Korsh spoke out about the unprecedented success. Read his tweet below:

While Korsh always believed that the show deserved more notice, he never expected it to reach these heights. His show is more popular than it ever was while on air, and Korsh has decided that life on top of the streaming charts is extraordinary.

The Reason Behind Suits' Resurgence Explained

Harvey and Dana staring out a window in Suits

One reason behind its sudden resurgence in popularity is that Suits hit Netflix in June. Suits seasons 1-8 are all accessible on the streaming platform, though season 9 remains unavailable. With so many episodes hitting the streaming service at once, it left a prime opportunity for new and old viewers to catch up with the much-loved legal drama. The show was also delivered to the platform at the perfect time.

While the WGA and SAG-AFTRA have wreaked havoc on the industry, Suits may be the odd example of a show that benefited from Hollywood's pause. With new content coming at a trickle with so many shows delayed in the fall, there has never been a better time to catch up on old shows. By reaching the platform at just the right moment, Suits became Netflix's most popular show ever.

Blended image of Mike and Louis in Suits and Meghan Markle in Deal or No Deal
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It certainly helps that the show is a brilliant legal drama with extraordinary acting. With the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, starring, it was able to procure the loyalty of drama lovers, royal family irers, and anyone who loves strong writing combined with skilled acting. The fact that eight seasons of Suits dropped at once has also encouraged binging, which is what enabled the show to accumulate a deluge of minutes watched. Suits is continuing to rise in popularity, and even its creator has noticed.

Source: Aaron Korsh/Twitter, Deadline