Summary
A major season 9 struggle revolving around Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) would need to be solved within the possibleSuitsreunion movie. Following the show’s resurgence in recent years, some have been hoping forSuitsseason 10, which could give the characters and fans a nice epilogue. However, alongside the revival, the possibility of a reunion film has been tossed out by Adams himself, creating even more buzz around the possible return of the legal drama.
According toVariety,Adams discussed his interest in a movie adaptationduring a retrospective panel at the ATX TV Festival. ConsideringSuits’streaming success on Netflix, either possibility has a high chance of being well-received by audiences of the original show. However, one major season 9 detail would have to be addressed if Adams returned for aSuitsmovie, as it could raise some questions from audiences and characters alike.
Suits' Movie Tease Is The Reunion I Want To See (Not Season 10)
The former stars of Suits addressed the possibility of reuniting in a movie, which would be much preferable over a potential season 10.
A Suits Movie Would Have To Address Rachel’s Absence (Like Season 9 Did)
Rachel’s Final Appearance Was In Season 7, Episode 16
Rachel Zane’s (Meghan Markle) absence would have to be addressed within aSuitsmovie as it was mentioned in season 9, albeit with minimal details. Mike and Rachel’s romance throughout the series was one of the biggest parts ofSuits.Their banter early on evolved into a complex relationship filled with betrayal, trust, and ultimately a happily ever after when the two got married and moved to Seattle. Though Mike did return in season 9,Rachel was noticeably absent, a fact the series quickly explained.
Season 9 acknowledged the loss of one ofSuits’best charactersthrough a comment from Mike, who simply told Katrina Bennett (Amanda Schull) that Rachel was doing well in Seattle when asked. While that was a solid explanation for the series, which paid little attention to departed characters in the main story, this would not work for a reunion movie. Having everyone return would make the fact that she is not there more noticeable.Rachel’s absence would need to be accounted for in more detail to compensate,as it would create issues for Mike to return without her once again.
A Suits Movie Can’t Bring Mike Ross Back Without Acknowledging Rachel
Not Acknowledging Rachel Would Cheapen Suits' Overall Story
Having Mike return without Rachel for aSuitsmovie without acknowledging it would create issues with the film’s premise as well asSuits’thematic message. The seriesended with Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty) deciding to leave New York to join Mike and Rachel in Seattle. That means if a movie happened, it would either be based there in order to maintain continuity, or the characters would return to New York to help those who remained. Either way, Rachel’s absence would need a more lengthy explanation as she could be in few other places.
Ignoring such a large detail in aSuitsmovie would also cheapen the show’s message regarding transformation,which was a major theme.
Ignoring such a large detail in aSuitsmovie would also cheapen the show’s messageregarding transformation,which was a major theme.Suitschanged a lot during its nine seasonsand explored the impact of those changes on its characters. As this was such a big theme of the show, especially in later seasons, not exploring that with Rachel and Mike would take away from the characters' growth. It would distract from whatever new story is being told in aSuitsreunion movie, cutting short any fresh character development for the remaining cast.
Suits
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Suits is a legal drama series that premiered in 2011, centering on Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory who lands a job at a top New York law firm despite lacking a law degree. Partnering with one of the city’s best legal closers, Harvey Specter, they navigate the challenges of high-stakes cases and firm dynamics.
