Pictured: Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane (Ian Watson / USA Network).
It’s been a busy day at Pearson Specter Litt. Suits has been renewed for an eighth season on USA Network, but without stars Meghan Markle and Patrick J. Adams (the latter of whom isn’t even marrying Prince Harry). The network has also announced Suits will return for the second half of season seven on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 9:00pm ET/PT. Additionally, the seventh season finale, in which Mike Ross (Adams) and Rachel Zane (Markle) will make their final bows, is slated to air on April 25th.
A USA Network legal drama, the Suits TV show centers on ace attorney, Harvey Spector (Gabriel Macht) and his college dropout protegé Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams). Dulé Hill is being promoted to a series regular role in season eight, and will join returning regulars Macht, Sarah Raftery, and Rick Hoffman. The Gina Torres Suits spin-off will be introduced in the second half of season seven.
Pictured: Patrick J. Adams as Michael Ross (Shane Mahood / USA Network).
On Instagram, Adams posted a farewell to his Suits fans. Check it out.
Check out this USA press release for more on the Suits season eight renewal and season 7B premiere.
USA NETWORK AND UNIVERSAL CABLE PRODUCTIONS RENEW ‘SUITS’ FOR SEASON 8
Network to Air Back Half of Season 7 Beginning March 28; Will Say Goodbye to Two Beloved Characters
NEW YORK, NY – January 30, 2018 – USA Network and Universal Cable Productions announced today that SUITShas been renewed for an 8th season. Show creator and executive producer Aaron Korsh is set to return, as are stars Gabriel Macht (Harvey Specter), Sarah Rafferty (Donna Paulsen), Rick Hoffman (Louis Litt) and newly-minted series regular Dulé Hill (Alex Williams).
Additionally, the network announced that the back half of SUITS’ Season 7 will premiere on Wednesday, March 28 at 9/8c, culminating in a 2-hour season finale on Wednesday, April 25 – an arc in which SUITS says goodbye to characters Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) and Rachel Zane (Meghan Markle).
“After seven seasons, SUITS remains one of USA Network’s most beloved and popular series,” said Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “While we’re excited for Season 8, everyone at USA will deeply miss Patrick and Meghan, and are grateful for the talent and commitment they brought to SUITS season after season. We wish each of them nothing but the very best.”
Said Aaron Korsh, creator and executive producer of SUITS: “I would like to thank Patrick and Meghan for their extraordinary contributions over the last seven years. Not only have they been outstanding in their roles as Mike and Rachel, they are also superb human beings who will always be beloved members of the SUITS family, and we wish them well in their days to come.” Korsh continued: “Speaking of days to come, I am incredibly excited to welcome back our phenomenal crew and cast – Gabriel, Sarah, Rick and Dulé –who will continue the roller coaster ride with all of our amazing fans. Season 8 will have everything from shifting alliances and internal power plays, to secrets, betrayals and fiery relationships. Keep an eye out for an adversarial new character that will give Harvey a run for his money.”
SUITS began when legendary hotshot lawyer Harvey Specter took a gamble by hiring Mike Ross, a brilliant, but not-so-legitimate college dropout, as an associate at his prolific Manhattan law firm. Nearly seven seasons later, this dynamic duo along with Louis, Donna and Rachel have become a family intertwined in one another’s triumphs and tribulations.
When the back half of Season 7 returns, Harvey must deal with the aftermath of Jessica (Gina Torres) losing her license, while trying to process how the kiss with Donna will affect his relationship with Paula (Christina Cole). Mike tries to juggle his commitment to the firm, his passion for pro bono work, and his engagement to Rachel. All the while, Louis struggles with right and wrong as his torrid affair with Sheila (Rachael Harris) deepens.
From Universal Cable Productions, SUITS was created and is executive produced by Aaron Korsh. Doug Liman, David Bartis and Gene Klein of Hypnotic serve as executive producers. Daniel Arkin, Rick Muirragui, Genevieve Sparling and Christopher Misiano also serve as executive producers.
Pictured: Dulé Hill as Alex (Shane Mahood / USA Network).
What do you think? Are you surprised Suits was renewed for season eight without both Markle and Adams? Do you plan to keep watching this USA Network TV series? Let us know, below.
who ever thought that this was a good idea clearly didnt see what happened to “one tree hill” after L and P left the show in season 6 and it killed it. it was never the same and it went to hell.
I won’t be watching a show I really enjoyed because of the addition of Katherine. Don’t like her.
I will miss Megan and Patrick immensely, but will continue to watch the show!! I would like to come in the riders on doing such an outstanding job of writing about good things, rather than all the inappropriate and insignificant things that most TV shows are filled with. It is a pleasure to watch! I particularly enjoyed the episode before the season finale, very very well done!!
I most definitely will continue to watch “Suits” even though Mike and Rachael are leaving. I will miss Mike and Rachael as I enjoyed their characters on the show tremendously! The suspense about Mike’s secret is over, so there is no need for him to remain on the show, Harvey is the real closer! As for Rachael, her character was a hard working paralegal/associate, the girlfriend of Mike’s, and a very talented and pretty actress….but her story line has come to an end as well…she will be marrying Mike! I wish Mike and Rachael much happiness in their future endeavors!… Read more »
This show is the GREATEST show on television. While I will miss Mike and Rachel I look forward to what these wonderful writers have in store. I will not miss one episode.
Ditto!
Pearson, Spector, Litt will be curious without Mike & Rachel to temper Harvey’s rants (and vice-versa ;)), but as long as there can be a Harvey – Donna banter, I will continue.
Besides, TNT pulled it off with ‘The Closer/Major Crimes’, so there is hope!
I see it as a chance to bring fresh air to the show.
As long as Harvey is still around, I’ll keep watching!
Exactly. It’s always been about Harvey. You can get a new guy or focus in Harvey now. The other characters are amazing as well. This doesn’t have to end with Mike and Rachel.
I thought this show had been cancelled.
Why can’t Rachel just leave? Mike is the main character, the show is his relationship with Harvey…. it won’t be Suits when he leaves.
I foresee a future headline that reads: “Suits cancelled after season 8”
Most likely will not be watching now that Patrick Adams is no longer part of the series. He was the main stay and I can’t imagine how the series will survive without him. This is the demise of SUITS!
Love this show. Glad it is being renewed w/o the two departed. The show was not only about them. The other characters are great. Will we miss them, sure but I do believe in the writers to keep the show going! Can’t wait to see how it unfolds.
The show could still go on but I don’t know how invested I’d be in watching it without Mike and Rachel. And if I’m being honest, I’m not doing backflips over a Jessica Pearson spinoff either.
I am finished with the show after they leave. It won’t be Suits anymore.