Suits (2011)
Kernel Score: 91% · 5,554 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2011-06-23
Seasons: 9 · 134 episodes
Is Suits worth watching?
Worth watching. A slick, witty legal drama about a brilliant fake lawyer and the star closer who hires him. It runs on banter, big-money deals and loyalty. It's highly bingeable, though the legal cases are more glossy than real.
Watch it if you
- like fast, stylish workplace dramas
- enjoy sharp banter and power plays
- want an easy binge
Skip it if you
- want realistic courtroom drama
- dislike soapy twists
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Suits
- Stream: Netflix
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's best legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads, Harvey takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his raw talent and photographic memory.
Suits parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Suits is a legal drama whose premise centers on a talented but fraudulent lawyer practicing without a degree, set against a drug-deal backdrop.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — The lead character is introduced while running from a drug deal gone bad, referencing drug activity.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Suits
If you liked Suits, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Better Call Saul (2015) — 92%: A sharper, more serious legal drama about a lawyer cutting corners.
- Boston Legal (2004) — 87%: Quirky, talky law-firm drama.
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) — 87%: Slick legal drama with an engaging lead.
- The Practice (1997) — 85%: Classic lawyer drama with moral grey areas.
- Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022) — 94%: A warmer legal drama about a brilliant newcomer.
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) — 86%: Lighter legal drama with a lot of heart.
Cast
- Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter
- Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt
- Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen
- Amanda Schull as Katrina Bennett
- Dulé Hill as Alex Williams
- Katherine Heigl as Samantha Wheeler
Suits FAQ
Is Suits worth watching?
Worth watching. A slick, witty legal drama about a brilliant fake lawyer and the star closer who hires him. It runs on banter, big-money deals and loyalty. It's highly bingeable, though the legal cases are more glossy than real.
Where can I watch Suits?
In the US you can stream Suits on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Suits OK for kids?
Suits is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Suits is a legal drama whose premise centers on a talented but fraudulent lawyer practicing without a degree, set against a drug-deal backdrop.
What shows are like Suits?
If you liked Suits, try Better Call Saul, Boston Legal, The Lincoln Lawyer and The Practice.