Suits L.A.: Stephen Amell’s Character is Already Much Different from Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter in 1 Way That Made Original Show Much More Exciting

There’s nobody quite like Harvey Specter. The character from Suits is undeniably one of the best ever created. Since the show ended, the fan base for this character has only grown stronger. As a result, the idea of a spin-off emerged called Suits L.A., and work on it is in full swing, although details are still tightly under wraps.

While it’s a spin-off, the show promises to offer audiences something new while maintaining the integrity of the original series. And Stephen Amell’s character, Ted Black, already proves that while loosely inspired by Harvey Specter, Black differs from Specter in one significant way.

How Does Stephen Amell’s Ted Black Differ From Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter?

As a spin-off, comparisons between Suits L.A. and the original series are inevitable, with particular scrutiny likely falling on Stephen Amell’s character, Ted Black. Given the loose association with Harvey Specter, a beloved character from the insanely popular show, there’s understandable skepticism around it. However, amidst the secrecy surrounding their plots, some details suggest that Ted Black may not have much in common with Harvey Specter after all.

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In Suits L.A., Stephen Amell’s character, Ted Black, is said to be a former New York prosecutor who moved to the West Coast to establish his own law firm, Black Lane Law, alongside his friend Stuart Lane. Whereas Specter initially held the position of a junior partner promoted to senior status in the early episodes of the series, his eventual rise to name partner as the story progressed added more intrigue to the show. Having said that, Black may share similarities with Jessica Pearson more than Harvey Specter.

Thus, it can be said that Ted Black can be a compelling protagonist in his own right, distinct from any Harvey traits. Fortunately, so far, none of the character descriptions in Suits L.A. seem to directly mirror those from the original series.

All in all, for this show to succeed, it must fill some big shoes. Not only does it need to stand on its own, but it also has to maintain audience interest, or else it might suffer the same fate Pearson did.

All Known Details About Suits L.A. So Far!

The show’s title suggests a shift from the original New York setting to Los Angeles, accompanied by a fresh lineup of characters. As per the official description (via TV Guide)

“[Ted Black] has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles. His firm is at a crisis point, and in order to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career,”

It also stated,

“Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives. All of this is going on while events from years ago slowly unravel that led Ted to leave behind everything and everyone he loved.”

Stephen Amell stars as Ted Black, with Josh McDermitt as Stuart Lane in the cast, alongside Troy Winbush, Lex Scott Davis, Bryan Greenberg, and Alice Lee. These stars have been confirmed to form the main cast of the show, filling in various roles.

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Set to kick off production in late March in Vancouver, the series, which received a pilot order in February 2024, is helmed by Aaron Korsh, who also writes and executive produces alongside Suits EPs. Directing duties are undertaken by Victoria Mahoney.

Suits L.A. will air on NBC.