Suits is an American legal drama television series that aired from 2011 to 2019. 

Premise: Suits follows the story of Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory, who starts working as a law associate at a prestigious New York City law firm despite never having attended law school. He teams up with Harvey Specter, one of the firm's top attorneys, to navigate the cutthroat world of corporate law while hiding his secret.

Characters: The main characters include Mike Ross (played by Patrick J. Adams), Harvey Specter (played by Gabriel Macht), Donna Paulsen (played by Sarah Rafferty), Jessica Pearson (played by Gina Torres), Louis Litt (played by Rick Hoffman), and Rachel Zane (played by Meghan Markle). Each character brings their own strengths, flaws, and personal struggles to the table, making for a dynamic and engaging ensemble cast.

Themes: Suits explores themes of loyalty, ambition, integrity, and the pursuit of justice within the legal profession. The show delves into the complexities of workplace dynamics, ethical dilemmas, and the consequences of one's actions in the pursuit of success.

Legal Drama: As a legal drama, Suits features courtroom battles, negotiations, and legal maneuvering, providing insight into the inner workings of a high-powered law firm and the cases they handle. The show balances legal intricacies with character-driven storylines, keeping viewers engaged with both the legal drama and the personal lives of the characters.

Relationships: Central to the series are the relationships between the characters, including professional partnerships, mentorships, friendships, and romantic entanglements. The dynamics between Mike and Harvey, Harvey and Donna, and other key relationships drive much of the narrative tension and emotional depth of the show.

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Success and Redemption: Suits follows the journey of its characters as they navigate the challenges of the legal world, striving for success while grappling with personal and professional setbacks. The series explores themes of redemption and second chances as characters confront their past mistakes and strive to make amends.

Legacy: Suits received critical acclaim for its sharp writing, engaging characters, and compelling storylines. It became one of USA Network's flagship series and garnered a dedicated fanbase over its nine-season run. The show's impact on popular culture and its exploration of themes relevant to the legal profession have solidified its place as one of the most beloved legal dramas of its time.

The legal drama saw a significant viewership increase following its debut on Netflix. Over the course of the year, Suits amassed an impressive 57.7 billion minutes of viewing time, marking the highest annual streaming total Nielsen has reported in its four years of publishing yearly streaming figures. This milestone places Suits above The Office, which recorded 57.13 billion minutes of viewing in 2020, its last year available on Netflix in the United States.

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