Last season, the ratings for the Suits TV show dropped some, but it was still a top-three ratings earner for USA Network, in both the demo and total audience size. Now it’s back for an eighth season, but Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle have departed for greener pastures (and palaces). How will the cast changes affect the Nielsen numbers? Will Suits be cancelled or renewed for season nine? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A USA legal drama, Suits stars Gabriel Macht, Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty, Dulé Hill, Amanda Schull, and Katherine Heigl. After surviving leadership turmoil and the loss of key partners, Harvey Specter (Macht), Louis Litt (Hoffman), and secretary-turned-COO Donna Paulsen (Rafferty) continue to take on big corporate cases, along with Alex Williams (Hill) and Katrina Bennett (Schull). Attorney Samantha Wheeler (Heigl) also joins Specter Litt to fill the void and challenge them to change things up.
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For comparisons: The seventh season of Suits averaged a 0.34 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.303 million viewers.
Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you still like the Suits TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a ninth season on USA?
*1/23/19 update: Suits has been renewed for a ninth and final season.
I just found Suits and binged watched all 8 seasons. I absolutely love this show!! I am even planning on buying a “You have been Litt up” coffee mug. Please renew the show!!!!
suits is the best show ever all my colleagues watch it and my family are hooked too please don’t cancel it hurry up season 9 I say..!!
Suits is one of our favorite programs. Please dont cancel it! Katherine Heigel is a good addition to the cast.
SEASON 9?? YES PLEASE!!
I have been addicted to this show, love the speed, power, characters etc, first two episodes without Rachel and Mike were a bit disappointing, however once the company continuous without them, it picks up again, not unlike reality. I definitely think the show must continue to air with the changes ahead, and maybe Harvey and Donna will eventually get it together as Harvey is now starting to get to grips with his emotions,
I agree that the first couple of episodes of season 8 were a bit of a letdown too, without Mike & Rachel, but by episode 3 or 4 I was fully invested again. I would also like to see some heat between Harvey and Donna!!
Just can’t watch anymore. I’ve had enough of the GD language.
Done!
Same here. Adding more swearing definitely hasn’t helped my once great show, but what bothers me more is the constant bickering, lack of humor, and newbies getting more screen time than the characters I genuinely care about. Additionally, it’s fine that Harvey has evolved into a more sensitive being, but I miss the fierce Harvey who would have told Samantha that the door would be slamming on her a** if she told him to kiss hers again, Robert Zane or not. The vets are being sacrificed for folks who haven’t established the charm to offset their abrasiveness for me to… Read more »
Once we got over the absence of Rachel and Mike, Suits became really very enjoyable again. Still one of the better series out there, please keep it going !
Just seen Series 8 Episode 8. Yep its good. We have finally forgotten about Mike Ross and Rachael and we have a game on our hands again.
Its now back on track for Season 9
Forgotten about Mike Ross? Are you kidding? This great show is no fun any more. Robert and Harvey trying to do a quote fest? Really? Not funny. The relationship between Harvey and Mike and the chemistry between Harvey and Donna has always been what kept fans coming back. I do not care for the Alex Williams character and do not understand what he adds to the show. The same is true of Samantha. I fast forward whenever they’re on. BORING.
I hope Mike comes back to visit!
Judy, thanks. I was wondering what filter I was looking through watching this once great show after reading all these positive reviews. I know this is all subjective, but objectively, this show with the nonstop bickering and newbies being more prominently featured than the regulars we love has lost a lot of its appeal.
Season 8 isn’t as good without Mike. He was a great character. Harvey has no one to play off of now. The show has really lost his zest. It’s like the writers are trying to fashion a new show around the new people in the firm and Harvey looks like he’s wandering around not sure what to do. The chemistry is gone. Bring Mike back.
Yes I totally agree, bring Mike back. The reason I continue watching suits was the chemistry they build together, they bounce of each other. Now its seems like another lawyer show. I hope they bring Mike back for season 9 otherwise I don’t think I will be watching.
You couldn’t be more right.
Guess I’m in the minority as I LOVED the Mike/Rachel romance and miss them tremendously. I’m also missing badass Harvey. He was a take no prisoners kind of guy, but still likeable. He’s been toned down way too much. Katherine Heigle is okay, but lacks the charisma Jessica had to make me root for her, despite the rough surly exterior. Seasons 1-5 were by far the best IMO. I can’t really get into 8, but I’ll keep trying.
I think season 8 got off to a bad start. It was like the writers forgot who Harvey was; Robert Zane butts into Harvey’s case by sicking Samatha on him and he barely blinks, no way! Samatha tells a named partner to kiss her ass, and Harvey doesn’t have it out with her, no way! Harvey is upset that Lewis won’t have time for him …. OMG, who ever thought that up hasn’t seen this show before, ridiculous. When Harvey had that session with Stan that would have been the perfect time to bring out that Harvey is feeling alone… Read more »
We love Suits! Keep it going!
really liking this season of Suits so far. 6 episodes in and the show feels revitalized. Gone are the soap opera romances and the dialog is sharp, characters actually growing and rounding out in surprising ways. THIS is the show it used to be and always remained in my heart throughout the mid life crisis of season 4 thru 7. That magic I felt from the first season is in full swing again now and while the other seasons were exciting….they weren’t sustaining. Like a cheap one night stand each episode from that period was exciting for one week, but… Read more »
I agree, i dont miss the mike/rachel stuff, but i do miss the hell out of mike/harvey stuff. Which wasnt there in some of the seasons. And i like Robert Zane as a character rather than Jessica. One thing i think is a problem, i think “donna’s” abilities has gotten alot of time, maybe to much. But i like this season alot more than 7 so far.
Love the show hope they keep it going for years to come. I would love to at least see Harvey and Donna end up together and married before they end it or Harvey and Samantha
Please keep going to Season 9. I also believe you have plenty of great writing for the existing cast. Katherine heigl not to sure about her there are many other folks out there that would help out better if needed at all but with Mike and Rachel leaving you need some new blood to add to it up a bit. Love the show and really want to see it back.
Get rid of the awful Katherine Heigl!!! How did you pick her to ruin the show? Was great with or without Meghan Markle. But KH is so bad can’t watch anymore.
Too bad, one really bad actor ruins it all, and just watching everything she did after Grey’s, producers should have known.
I’m watching season 8..liking it very much.. I’m not missing Markle, but I am missing Mike, but even he was taking up less air time in season 6 and 7…I hope they have a season 9…the writing is still spot on
Season 9 is very good, I find it more entertaining than the last 2.
What’s the pb with KH? I love her and her character as well. The series needs badass female lawyers too 😉
Just wanted to say that at this point I couldn’t disagree more. At first I wasn’t sure. Everyone was overly antagonistic with one another and Katherine seemed to put it all over the top . Now I feel that characters are being developed and redeveloped with all the changed dynamics this season….. Relationships are becoming more intriguing and bonds are starting to form. The team has some glue that draws me in more. Oh yes they will all be at odds again through the season , no doubt. But now they are finding that perfect blend .
Get rid of Katherine before she tanks the whole series!!!