History Trivia / Suits

* VindicatedByReruns: While ''Suits'' had strong viewership for a basic cable show when it first aired on [=USA=], more people only knew it as the show Creator/MeghanMarkle used to be on that had actually watched it. It really took off after it was added to Creator/{{Netflix}} in June 2023 and averaged over 3 billion minutes of streaming for seven straight weeks and 26.5 billion minutes of viewing time in its first two months, a figure Nielsen called "[[https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/suits-streaming-record-may-never-be-beaten-2284103/ staggering]]". It became Netflix's second most-streamed show in a two month period, behind only ''Series/StrangerThings''.

* VindicatedByReruns: While ''Suits'' had strong viewership for a basic cable show when it first aired on [=USA=], more people only knew it as the show Creator/MeghanMarkle used to be on that had actually watched it. It really took off after it was added to Creator/Netflix in June 2023 and averaged over 3 billion minutes of streaming for seven straight weeks and 26.5 billion minutes of viewing time in its first two months, a figure Nielsen called "[[https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/suits-streaming-record-may-never-be-beaten-2284103/ staggering]]". It became Netflix's second most-streamed show in a two month period, behind only ''Series/StrangerThings''.

* VindicatedByReruns: While the show had strong viewership for a basic cable show when it first aired on [=USA=], more people only knew it as the show Creator/MeghanMarkle used to be on that had actually watched it. It really took off after it was added to Creator/Netflix in June 2023 and averaged over 3 billion minutes of streaming for seven straight weeks and 26.5 billion minutes of viewing time in its first two months, a figure Nielsen called "[[https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/suits-streaming-record-may-never-be-beaten-2284103/ staggering]]". It became Netflix's second most-streamed show in a two month period, behind only ''Series/StrangerThings''.

** [[Creator/PatrickJAdams Patrick J. Adams's]] then-fiancé Creator/TroianBellisario guest-starred as Mike's TheOneThatGotAway, Claire Bowden.

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: The seventh season was Creator/MeghanMarkle's last, due to her engagement to [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishRoyalFamily Prince Harry]]. Her relocation to the United Kingdom and future royal duties made it impractical for her to continue on the show. It was also Patrick J. Adams' last, though he returned in Season 9 on a recurring basis.

** Search for a Website/YouTube video with the words "Jessica Pearson Phillip Hardman". The idea is that instead of the whole evil embezzling Daniel Hardman, Jessica's predecessor was one Phillip Hardman (played by Creator/VictorGarber) who simply retired and is content to live in an idyllic mansion with at least his dogs while collecting dividend checks from the firm. This means that season 2 could have been a much lighter and softer season.

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: The seventh season will be Creator/MeghanMarkle's last, due to her engagement to [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishRoyalFamily Prince Harry]]. Her relocation to the United Kingdom and future royal duties make it impractical for her to continue on the show. It is also Patrick J. Adams' last, though he returned in Season 9 on a recurring basis.

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: The seventh season will be Creator/MeghanMarkle's last, due to her engagement to [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishRoyalFamily Prince Harry]]. Her relocation to the United Kingdom and future royal duties make it impractical for her to continue on the show. It is also Patrick J. Adams' last.

* ActorAllusion:
** At the start of "Dirty Little Secrets" Mike worries that Louis knows about his dirty little secret, and Harvey jokingly comments "You're Canadian?", which gets a [[SarcasmMode sarcastic laugh]] out of Mike. Patrick J. Adams, the actor who plays him, is Canadian.
** The name "Specter" for Harvey is a subtle nod to Gabriel Macht's role as ''Film/TheSpirit''.
** Jacinda Barrett being cast as Zoe, one of Harvey's old flames. She and Gabriel Macht are married.
** Gina Torres says "Welcome back, Zoe", having played Zoe Washburne on Series/{{Firefly}} and Film/{{Serenity}}.
** Rachel is both half-black and a foodie, both nods to Meghan Markle.
** Both of Creator/TroianBellisario's appearances in the show revolve around Mike lying. Her most famous role is the show ''Series/PrettyLittleLiars''. For bonus points, she plays an ex of Mike's, and engaged to Patrick J Adams, Mike's actor.
** Harvey's BrokenPedestal reaction to professor Girard's acceptance of a bribe takes a whole new turn when you consider that Girard is played by Gabriel Macht's father.

** Harvey's deep dissappointment in professor Girard's acceptance of a bribe takes a whole new turn when you consider that Girard is played by Gabriel Macht's father.

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: The seventh season will be Creator/MeghanMarkle's last, due to her engagement to [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishRoyalFamily Prince Harry]]. Her relocation to the United Kingdom and future royal duties make it impractical for her to continue on the show.

* ActorAllusion: At the start of ''Dirty Little Secrets'' Mike worries that Louis knows about his dirty little secret, and Harvey jokingly comments "You're Canadian?", which gets a [[SarcasmMode sarcastic laugh]] out of Mike. Patrick J. Adams, the actor who plays him, is Canadian.
** The name "Specter" for Harvey is a [[ShoutOut subtle nod]] to Gabriel Macht's role as Film/TheSpirit.

** Gina Torres says "Welcome back, Zoe", having played Zoe Washburne on {{Series/Firefly}} and {{Film/Serenity}}.

* ColbertBump: The ending song of the second episode of season 2: Time Go by Caught A Ghost.
* DuelingShows: With ''Series/MadMen''.

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: The seventh season will be Creator/MeghanMarkle's last, due to her recent engagement to [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishRoyalFamily Prince Harry]]. Her relocation to the United Kingdom and future royal duties make it impractical for her to continue on the show, in addition to being Patrick J. Adams' last.
* RealitySubtext: WordOfGod has it that Sarah Rafferty and Gabriel Macht have known each other for over 20 years. Hence the good acting chemistry between the two actors. Supposedly, he actually suggested her for the role of Donna.
* StarMakingRole: For Patrick J. Adams, Meghan Markle, Jessica Rafferty, Rick Hoffman and Gabriel Macht
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Search for a youtube video with the words "Jessica Pearson Phillip Hardman". The idea is that instead of the whole evil embezzling Daniel Hardman, Jessica's predecessor was one Phillip Hardman (played by Creator/VictorGarber) who simply retired and is content to live in an idyllic mansion with at least his dogs while collecting dividend checks from the firm. This means that season 2 could have been a much lighter and softer season.
** Prior to being cast in ''Series/DoctorWho'', British actress Creator/JennaColeman tried out for the role of Rachel Zane. (Footage of Coleman's audition has circulated on YouTube.) This takes on added irony when it's noted that, prior to becoming engaged to Rachel's actress, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry was romantically linked via tabloid rumour (persistent, but debunked) to... Jenna Coleman.

* RomanceOnTheSet: Gabriel Macht's wife in real life, Jacinda Barrett, starred in various episodes of season two as Harvey's love interest Zoe Lawford.

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: The seventh season will be Creator/MeghanMarkle's last, due to her recent engagement to [[UsefulNotes/TheBritishRoyalFamily Prince Harry]]. Her relocation to the United Kingdom and future royal duties make it impractical for her to continue on the show.

** Prior to being cast in ''Series/DoctorWho'', British actress Creator/JennaColeman tried out for the role of Rachel Zane. (Footage of Coleman's audition has circulated on YouTube.) This takes on added irony when it's noted that, prior to becoming engaged to Rachel's actress, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry was romantically linked via tabloid rumour (persistent, but debunked) to... Jenna Coleman.

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: Due to recent news of her engagement to Prince Harry of the United Kingdom, Meghan Markle will be leaving the show to be with her future husband.

** Prior to being cast in ''Series/DoctorWho'', British actress Creator/JennaColeman tried out for the role of Rachel Zane. (Footage of Coleman's audition has circulated on YouTube.) This takes on added irony when it's noted that, prior to becoming engaged to Rachel's actress, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry was romantically linked via tabloid rumour (persistent, but debunked) to ... Jenna Coleman.

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: Due to recent news of her engagement to Prince Henry of the United Kingdom, Meghan Markle will be leaving the show to be with her future husband.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Search for a youtube video with the words "Jessica Pearson Phillip Hardman". The idea is that instead of the whole evil embezzling Daniel Hardman, Jessica's predecessor was one Phillip Hardman (played by Creator/VictorGarber) who simply retired and is content to live in an idyllic mansion with at least his dogs while collecting dividend checks from the firm. This means that season 2 could have been a much lighter and softer season.

** Both of Creator/TroianBellisario's appearances in the show revolve around Mike lying. Her most famous role is the show Series/PrettyLittleLiars. For bonus points, she plays an ex of Mike's, and engaged to Patrick J Adams, Mike's actor.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Search for a youtube video with the words "Jessica Pearson Phillip Hardman". The idea is that instead of the whole evil embezzling Daniel Hardman, Jessica's predecessor was one Phillip Hardman (played by Victor Garber) who simply retired and is content to live in an idyllic mansion with at least his dogs while collecting dividend checks from the firm. This means that season 2 could have been a much lighter and softer season.

* DuelingShows: With ''Series/MadMen''
* RealLifeRelative: Zoe is played by Gabriel Macht's real-life wife.

* HeyItsThatGuy:
** GinaTorres is Jessica Pearson.
** [[TheNineLivesOfChloeKing Valentina]] is investigating a district attorney for suppressing evidence.
** [[{{Series/Deadwood}} Silas Adams]] is the chief engineer for a racing-engine company that Harvey is trying to save from bad management.
** [[Series/{{Justified}} Mags Bennett]] is the head of a nurses union threatening to strike.
** Film/TheSpirit is apparently now the best closer in Manhattan.
** [[Series/TheWire Daniel]] [[{{Series/Damages}} Hardman]] is at it again.
*** And here I thought he'd settled on [[Series/BreakingBad cooking meth.]]
** [[Film/BoondockSaints Young Noah MacManus]] is Frank Carvello.
** Mike used to be [[Series/{{NCIS}} The Cybervid Killer]]'
** [[Film/{{Glitter}} Dice]] is Stephen, and seeing how he's [[spoiler: incarcerated for having ordered two murders]] he's also [[Series/{{Survivors}} Tom Price]].
** Pearson-Hardman collaborates with a London firm led by none other than [[Series/GameOfThrones Lord Varys]].
** Catelyn Stark also shows up in season 3.
** Louis Litt's sister is [[Series/PersonOfInterest Root]]. No wonder he's messed up.
** [[Series/LieToMe Eli Loker]] is Rachel's old flame.
** [[Series/{{Heroes}} Emile]] [[Creator/ZeljkoIvanek Danko]] really hates dirty lawyers.
*** And his friend is [[Film/CaptainAmericaTheFirstAvenger Dum-Dum]] [[Creator/NealMcDonough Dugan]].
*** And there may or may not be a connection to [[Series/{{Heroes}} Agent]] [[Creator/EricRoberts Eric Thompson]] (aka [[Series/DoctorWho The Master]])
** [[Series/TwentyFour Teri Bauer]] is looking rather well these days.

*** And there may or may not be a connection to [[Series/{{Heroes}} Agent]] [[Creator/EricRoberts Eric Thompson]]