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WhenSuitspremiered, it instantly enamored audiences with its sharp dialogue, intense legal drama, and the undeniable chemistry between its lead characters, Harvey Specter and Mike Ross. Over the course of nine seasons, it remained a fan favorite, blending high-stakes legal battles with personal intrigue.
However, few know that the initial concept for the show was vastly different from what ultimately aired. What ifSuits, one of the most beloved legal dramas, had never been about lawyers at all? The show’s creator, Aaron Korsh, had an entirely different vision before turning his idea into the legal thriller we know today.
HowSuitsWas Almost a Wall Street Drama
CreatorAaron Korshdidn’t originally set out to craft a legal drama, in fact, his background in finance, specifically as an investment banker on Wall Street, was the foundation for the show’s first iteration.“It was originally written that they were investment bankers on Wall Street,”he explained in aninterviewwith Collider.
Drawing directly from his personal experiences, he envisioned the characters navigating the fast-paced world of finance, similar to his own time working in New York. He shared in an interview,“I worked for a guy named Harvey, I had a good memory, and I had a dalliance with marijuana. A lot of the basis for the show is from that.”
The initial idea forSuitswould have featured the same dynamic duo, Harvey and Mike, but in the context of Wall Street, where the stakes revolved around financial dealings rather than legal ones. The change from finance to law wasn’t simply a whim.
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Korsh realized that while investment banking could offer a similar high-powered atmosphere, it lacked the moral complexity and broader appeal that a legal drama could provide. It was a bold move, and looking back, it’s hard to imagineSuitsworking as anything other than the legal drama that has gripped audiences for over a decade.
WhatSuitsCould Have Been
HadSuitsremained true to its original concept, it would have centered on the high-stakes world of Wall Street investment bankers rather than the epic courtroom battles of lawyers.
The show would still have delivered the witty banter and power dynamics thatSuitsfans love, but the focus would have been more on financial deals, stock market maneuvers, and corporate intrigue.
However, by choosing the world of law over finance,Suitsgained something crucial, an undercurrent of justice. Lawyers, despite their flaws, are often portrayed as champions of the truth, fighting for justice, no matter how murky their personal motivations.
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In contrast, Wall Street bankers, rightly or wrongly, are often depicted in a more cynical light, primarily concerned with profit over principle. The shift from finance to law gaveSuitsits moral center, balancing its stylish, witty exterior with deeper questions about ethics and responsibility.
You can watchSuitson Netflix.
Sonika Kamble
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Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.
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