Netflix Release Date for ‘Suits’ Season 9 Revealed Alongside Podcast Announcement at ATX TV Festival Reunion Panel

During the “Suits” reunion panel at the ATX TV Festival, stars Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty, Dulé Hill, Amanda Schull, and executive Jeff Wachtel gathered to discuss the legal drama that aired for nine seasons on USA Network. The show gained an expanded following when it hit Netflix in June 2023. Wachtel expressed his lack of surprise at the show’s resurgence on Netflix, stating, “What took you so long?”

The head of programming at USA Network when “Suits” premiered, Wachtel praised the cast and casting director Bonnie Zane for their contributions to the show’s success. He noted that while the show was successful on USA Network, it didn’t quite reach the cultural conversation as expected. However, its return to the spotlight was attributed to its quality and the sheer number of episodes produced over the seasons.

Wachtel also credited the show’s success to the extended original rollout as a weekly cable series, allowing viewers to fall in love with the characters over time. He expressed a desire to see more shows released over weeks and months, allowing audiences to appreciate and connect with the characters on a deeper level.

The panel revealed that the final season of “Suits,” Season 9, would debut on Netflix on July 1. Additionally, a second spinoff series titled “Suits: L.A.” is in the works, with NBC ordering a pilot in February 2024. The spinoff, created by Aaron Korsh, features a new cast and is set to explore new storylines in the “Suits” universe.

At the festival, the majority of the audience applauded for having discovered “Suits” on USA Network, showcasing the show’s enduring popularity. The success story of “Suits” on Netflix was further highlighted as the streaming service announced the debut of the final season during the festival.

In other news, Adams and Rafferty announced the development of a “Suits” rewatch podcast titled “Sidebar.” The duo, who had never watched the series before, expressed their excitement for the upcoming podcast.

Trailer for “Suits” on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/embed/

Trailer for “Suits: L.A.”: https://www.youtube.com/embed/