Pearson (TV series)
Spin-off of Suits following Jessica Pearson in Chicago politics.
Pearson is an American political drama television series created by Aaron Korsh and Daniel Arkin that premiered on USA Network on July 17, 2019. A spin-off of the show Suits, the series stars Gina Torres, reprising her role as Jessica Pearson, a powerhouse lawyer who enters the dirty world of Chicago politics. The series was canceled after one season in October 2019 and began streaming exclusively on Peacock on August 31, 2023.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Political drama / Legal drama
- Creator
- Aaron Korsh / Daniel Arkin
- Starring
- Gina Torres / Bethany Joy Lenz / Simon Kassianides / Eli Goree / Isabel Arraiza / Chantel Riley / Morgan Spector
- Composer
- Christopher Tyng
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Num Seasons
- 1
- Num Episodes
- 10
- Executive Producer
- Gina Torres / Chris Downey / Kevin Bray / Gene Klein / David Bartis / Doug Liman / Daniel Arkin / Aaron Korsh
- Cinematography
- Cort Fey
- Company
- Untitled Korsh Company / Hypnotic Films & Television / Major Migraine, Inc. / Universal Content Productions / Open 4 Business Productions
- Network
- USA Network
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Lore & Background
The series was first announced on February 22, 2017, as a spin-off of Suits starring Gina Torres as her character Jessica Pearson. The spin-off had been discussed for about a year and a half prior. On August 16, 2017, it was announced that the season seven finale of Suits would serve as a backdoor pilot. The series was originally titled Second City, announced by Gina Torres on May 14, 2018, but was retitled Pearson on January 17, 2019. Principal photography began on September 20, 2018, in Los Angeles, with additional filming in Chicago during the week of October 15, 2018, at locations including the Chicago Cultural Center, Grant Park, Chicago City Hall, Millennium Park, and The Loop.
Reader's Guide
Pearson represents a notable expansion of the Suits universe, shifting from corporate law to the gritty realm of Chicago politics. The series was developed by Aaron Korsh and Daniel Arkin, with Gina Torres serving as a producer based on an idea she pitched. Despite a strong lead performance from Torres, the series received mixed reviews (Metacritic score of 54) and a 72% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics noting it traded Suits' intrigue for straightforward political drama. The show was canceled after one season in November 2019, but found a new audience when it began streaming exclusively on Peacock in August 2023. Its legacy lies in its attempt to extend a popular franchise and showcase Torres's commanding performance.
Did You Know?
- The series was originally titled Second City before being retitled Pearson.
- The season seven finale of Suits served as a backdoor pilot for Pearson.
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