Suits creator Aaron Korsh talks about one change Suits L.A. has to make due to the network’s policies. Suits aired on the USA Network from 2011 to 2019, which is a basic cable television channel owned by NBCUniversal Media Group. The upcoming spinoff series follows prosecutor-turned-entertainment lawyer, Ted Black (Stephen Amell), and will air on February 23, 2025 via NBC, a broadcast network.
Korsh, who created the original legal drama series, tells Entertainment Weekly how NBC’s rules affect the upcoming spinoff series. While the original show has a reputation of averaging five curse words per episode,Suits L.A. will have to make do with “three ‘god—-its’ per episode.“ Korsh explains that the change was mainly due to NBC being a broadcast network as opposed to basic cable. Check out what the show creator said below:
We are limited to three ‘god—-its’ per episode. Having it be on a [broadcast] network as opposed to basic cable, we had to make some changes. They cannot curse, they can’t say ‘s—,’ they can’t say ‘f—.’ So you will hear some ‘god—-its,’ but you won’t hear as many as you heard [on
Suits
].
What This Means For Suits L.A.
Suits L.A. Has A Better Distribution Deal With Tighter Rules
The main difference between the USA Network and NBC is distribution. A basic cable television channel means that viewers can only access a show through a cable subscription, whereas a broadcast channel can be accessed by anyone who has a TV with an antenna. This means Suits L.A. has a broader distribution than the original series, thanks to the reach and the success of Suits.
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Shows made for broadcast networks also have to follow stricter rules. Not having curse words is only one of them. With the show being aired at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, which falls between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., this means the series can’t include any indecent or profane material during a time that children might be around. The series also has to be careful with what might fall into the category of obscene material.
Our Take On Suits L.A.
It’ll Be Different From Suits
Suits L.A. is rated TV-14, which is the same rating that Suits has. However, the original show has a high frequency of curse words and strong language that are inappropriate for children. The original series also depicts drinking, drugs, and smoking, as well as nudity, sex, and romance. With Suits L.A. working with tighter rules, many adult-oriented elements will likely be massively reduced in the spinoff. Being on a broadcast network means that Suits L.A. won’t include any explicit scenes.
However, Korsh’s comment also suggests that the series will try to maintain its authenticity while working around the network’s restrictions. Even though Suits L.A. will be more family-friendly, it doesn’t mean the show will lose its edge. Shows like CBS’s NCIS: Origins and NBC’s Night Courts are able to tackle heavy subjects without compromising its appeal.
Source: EW
Suits L.A.
Suits L.A. 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.
- Release Date
- February 23, 2025
- Cast
- Stephen Amell , josh mcdermitt , Lex Scott Davis , Bryan Greenberg , Troy Winbush , John Amos , Victoria Justice , Kevin Weisman
- Character(s)
- Ted Black , Stuart Lane , Erica Rollins , Rick Dodsen , Kevin , John Amos , Dylan Pryor , Lester Thompson
- Creator(s)
- Aaron Korsh
- Seasons
- 1
- Writers
- Aaron Korsh