Suits season 3
Third season of the legal comedy-drama Suits.
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The third season of *Suits*, an American legal comedy-drama, received its official greenlight on October 12, 2012. It aired on USA Network from July 16, 2013, through April 10, 2014. Hypnotic Films & Television and Universal Cable Productions handled production, with Doug Liman, David Bartis, and creator Aaron Korsh serving as executive producers.
The show follows corporate lawyer Harvey Specter and his associate Mike Ross, who practices law without having earned a degree. Six actors held starring roles as employees of the fictional Manhattan firm, which operated under the names Pearson Darby, Pearson Darby Specter, and later Pearson Specter. Gabriel Macht portrays Harvey Specter, Patrick J. Adams plays Mike Ross, Rick Hoffman is Louis Litt, Meghan Markle plays Rachel Zane, Sarah Rafferty is Donna Paulsen, and Gina Torres portrays Jessica Pearson.
Guest stars included Michelle Fairley as oil executive Dr. Ava Hessington, a high-profile client whose father shares a past with the firm's Darby. Gary Cole returned as former Manhattan DA Cameron Dennis, now a special prosecutor in the Hessington case. Max Beesley appeared as Stephen Huntley, Darby's right-hand man from London, described as the British Harvey. Swimmer Michael Phelps made a cameo in episode eleven, and Gabriel Macht’s father, Stephen Macht, guest-starred as Professor Gerard in episode twelve.
Quick Facts
- Season Number
- 3
- Starring
- Gabriel Macht / Patrick J. Adams / Rick Hoffman / Meghan Markle / Sarah Rafferty / Gina Torres
- Num Episodes
- 16
- Network
- USA Network
- First Aired
- 2013-07-16
- Last Aired
- 2014-04-17
- Episode List
- List of Suits episodes
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Lore & Background
The series revolves around corporate lawyer Harvey Specter and his associate attorney Mike Ross, the latter practicing without a law degree. The season had six series regulars playing employees at the fictional Pearson Darby, later Pearson Darby Specter and Pearson Specter, law firm in Manhattan: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, and Gina Torres. Michelle Fairley guest stars in multiple episodes as oil executive Dr. Ava Hessington, a high-profile client for the new Pearson Darby firm whose father has a past with Darby. Gary Cole reprises his Season 1 role as former Manhattan DA Cameron Dennis, now assigned as a special prosecutor in the Hessington case. Max Beesley is introduced as recurring character Stephen Huntley, Darby's right-hand man from the London office, who is considered the British Harvey. Swimmer Michael Phelps made a cameo appearance in the eleventh episode of the season. Stephen Macht, Gabriel Macht's father, guest stars as Professor Gerard in the season's twelfth episode.
Reader's Guide
The third season of Suits continues the story of Harvey Specter and Mike Ross at a fictional Manhattan law firm, now operating under the names Pearson Darby, Pearson Darby Specter, and Pearson Specter. The season introduces new recurring characters and guest stars, including Michelle Fairley as Dr. Ava Hessington, whose legal case drives much of the plot. Gary Cole returns as Cameron Dennis, and Max Beesley appears as Stephen Huntley. The season also features a cameo by Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. The season's significance lies in its expansion of the firm's dynamics and the ongoing tension surrounding Mike's secret. It maintains the show's blend of legal cases and personal drama, contributing to the series' popularity on USA Network.
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