The full trailer forSuits LAhas arrived. The NBC legal drama is the second spinoff from USA Network’sSuits, which became a streaming hit in 2023 after going off the air with its season 9 finale in 2019. TheupcomingSuits LAstarsArrow’s Stephen Amell as Ted Black, a former New York-based federal prosecutor who has moved to Los Angeles to start the entertainment law firm Black Lane with Stuart Lane (Josh McDermitt), though his past comes back to haunt him when the firm has a crisis that forces him into an undesirable position.
NBChas now shared the first full trailer forSuits LA. The minute-long video offers a closer look at some of the major characters who will be filling out the world of Black Lane Law. In addition to sharing insight into both Ted Black and Stuart Lane,it showcases the spicy dynamic between Erica Rollins (Lex Scott Davis) and Rick Dodsen (Bryan Greenberg), competitors who are partnered together as co-heads of Entertainment and have an instant combative spark.
The teaser also features explosions, tensions with a potential client, and the charactersreminiscing about their time with originalSuitscharacter Harvey Specter(Gabriel Macht), teasing his upcoming cameo appearance in the spinoff, which has already been confirmed. Check out the video below:
The network also sharednew key art forSuits LA, which can be seen below:
What This Means For Suits LA
The Show Is Already Bringing The Drama
The charged moment between Erica and Rick, as well as a steamy kiss with Ted Black that is showcased at the end of the trailer, proves that theSuits LAcastwill have just as much difficulty separating their professional lives from their personal lives as the characters on the flagship show. It seems highly likely thatthe interpersonal tensions teased in the footage will threaten the stability of Black Laneat the exact wrong time, resulting in some major drama over the course of the season.
The law firm’s Los Angeles location will allow it to directly interact with stars…
TheSuits LAtraileralso highlights another key component of the incoming legal drama. In brief shots, it showcases some of the season’s guest cast, which includesThe Officestar Brian Baumgartner andRatatouille’s Patton Oswalt playing fictionalized versions of themselves. This emphasizes the fact that the law firm’s Los Angeles location will allow it to directly interact with stars in the entertainment industry that will allow for guest performers to add a new, exciting texture to the ongoing drama that emphasizes how Black Lane’s cases are very different from the original series.
Our Take On The Suits LA Trailer
The Show Could Have A Bright Future
Suits LAhas a lot to prove, considering the fact that the firstSuitsspinoff, the political dramaPearson, only ran for one season. However, this trailerproves that it has the potential to thrive. While it returns to the legal drama format thatSuitsis best known for, the spinoff offers enough unique characters and situations to differentiate it from the flagship program, which - in addition to cameos from the legacy characters with whom streaming audiences have fallen in love - could be the key to ensuring its longevity.
Suits LApremieres on NBC on February 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET, premiering on Peacock the following day.
Suits LA
Cast
Suits LA follows Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who now represents influential clients in Los Angeles. As his law firm faces a critical juncture, Ted must navigate the challenges of a role he once disdained, balancing moral dilemmas with the demands of high-stakes legal battles.
