Wed May 14 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Suits: LA Gets the Axe Despite Franchise Buzz, NBC Exec Says It “Didn’t Resonate”

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Amidst a wave of excitement surrounding the potential revival of the original “Suits” series, NBCUniversal has surprisingly pulled the plug on “Suits: LA,” the Stephen Amell-led spinoff from creator Aaron Korsh. The cancellation, announced Friday, has left fans scratching their heads, especially given the current popularity of the franchise.

NBCUniversal’s President of Program Planning Strategy, Jeff Bader, addressed the cancellation over the weekend, explaining the decision was based on performance metrics. “Suits: LA had a very short run, but it really has not resonated [with audiences in] the way we thought it would,” Bader told reporters. “There can be many, many reasons why it hasn’t resonated, but it’s just not showing the potential to grow for us in the future, unfortunately. Those are the decisions we had to make.”

Bader emphasized that the decision to cancel “Suits: LA,” along with “The Irrational,” “Night Court,” “Found,” and “Lopez vs. Lopez,” involved a comprehensive evaluation of both linear and digital performance. The network considered factors like audience stability, growth potential, and overall viewership numbers.

While “Suits: LA” garnered 2.1 million viewers, other cancelled shows boasted higher numbers, including “The Irrational” (4.4 million) and “Found” (3.7 million). Ultimately, NBC chose to renew series showing stronger performance and growth prospects, including Dick Wolf’s “Chicago” dramas, “Law & Order: SVU,” and the original “Law & Order.” Freshman series securing a second season included “The Hunting Party” (3.9M) and “Brilliant Minds” (4.8M).

Bader confirmed the network briefly explored the possibility of giving the cancelled shows a second life on Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, but ultimately none were selected for the transition. The cancellation of “Suits: LA” marks a significant shift in strategy for the network and leaves the future of the “Suits” universe uncertain.

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