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By: Mark T. Wilson
If you want to become a fan of Suits LA, the first thing you must do is forget the original Suits. The shows are nothing alike besides that they’re centered around law. The original Suits was built on high stakes in the corporate world, while Suits LA is built on the Hollywood scene. But there is also a big difference, which should attract new and even old Suits viewers. We have a hint of mystery here.
With the original, everything was right in our face. We knew about Mike, Rachel, Jessica, Louis, and Harvey. Not too much of a background storyline was needed there. With the new version, it seems everyone has something in their past that could tear their world apart if known to the public. That alone has me drawn in.
What happened to Ted Black in NYC? How did his brother die? And why exactly did his father leave his family? How did Jacob lure Ted out to LA, and was it really more than Teddy’s disrespectful words that drove Stewart to undercut Ted at the firm? And what secrets does Ted have on Stewart?
As the storylines move forward, I’m sure we’ll learn more of those secrets. While Suits had some backstabbing moments, this new version seems more personal. But like most Suits fans, it’s hard not to look at the characters in Suits LA and try to draw comparisons to the original cast.
Of course, we can see Harvey in Ted. But I haven’t come across a Louis Litt yet. No matter how many women are in the storyline, there will and never could be another Jessica. As far as Mike goes, Rick is far from that. What about Donna?
The show is standing on its own even if there will be a few cameos from the original cast. And as much as some fans would love for it to be the same, it was a smart decision by the creative team to let this show stand on its own two legs.
It’s safe to say that critics are having a field day doing their best to tear the show down, and a huge reason for that is they can’t seem to separate the two shows. Yes, they share the same name and even the same universe, but it’s different. Once we can get past how special the original was, then maybe the rest of us can take this show for face value. This is what Forbes had to say regarding the first episode:
“Korsh is back as creator, but he either fundamentally misunderstands the appeal of his earlier work, or is trying much too hard to avoid being accused of repeating himself. The result feels unlikely to satisfy anyone with affection for the original.
It will be fun to watch old friends take on one another in the courtroom. With Stewart leaving Ted, it’s like Lois leaving and going head-on with Harvey every week. By him taking Rick, it’s like Louis taking Mike with him to help him fight Harvey and Rachel.
Yes, they’re will be some sexual tension between Ted and Amanda, but that was to be expected. What’s a Suits show without a love affair or two thrown in?
So far, the first episode has me hooked more than I thought I would be. I went in looking for a continuation of the original but left excited for a great future with Suits LA.
