Summary
Gina Torres' character Jessica Pearson in Suits was a central anchor to the show, providing stability during difficult times for the company.
Pearson, the spinoff series that continues Jessica's story, can now be streamed on Peacock instead of Netflix. One possible reason for this decision could be the success of Suits on Netflix, despite Pearson being cancelled after just one season.
The Suits spinoff Pearson, starring Gina Torres, is now streaming. However, it is not available on Netflix. Throughout her time as the name partner at Pearson Hardman, Jessica Pearson led the firm with great efficiency. While Harvey was seen as the main character of Suits, she served as a crucial presence, offering stability whenever the company faced challenges. Her departure from Suits after season 6 was a significant loss, but her story continued in the legal drama's offshoot. As Suits dominates the streaming world, Pearson can now be streamed on Peacock, the exclusive platform for season 9 of the show as well. Take a look at the announcement from Peacock below:
The social media post about Pearson's arrival on Peacock includes the confirmation that all 10 episodes of the show are already available to watch on the platform.
What To Expect From Pearson
Torres left Suits because she wanted to move back to Los Angeles. Although the show was set in New York, it was actually filmed in Toronto, Canada. Despite her departure as a main cast member, Jessica would occasionally make appearances to catch up with her former co-workers. She played a crucial role in Mike's bar acceptance hearing, which transformed him from a fraudulent lawyer to a recognized legal practitioner.
In a narrative twist, Suits creator Aaron Korsh cleverly mirrored the real-life choices of the actor to explain Jessica's departure. After leading Pearson Hardman for years, she made the bold decision to leave her comfortable job and seek something more fulfilling than catering to corporate giants. Fueled by her desire for a romantic relationship with fellow lawyer Jeff, the pair relocated to Chicago, where Jessica planned to embark on a new life and career. This served as the foundation for Pearson, as the character delved into politics and offered her expertise to politicians.
Regrettably, USA Network cancelled Pearson after its first season, leaving several storylines unresolved and denying Jessica the proper closure enjoyed by her former Pearson Hardman colleagues. However, with the resurgence of Suits on Netflix in June, it is highly likely that the NBCUniversal streamer will also pick up the spinoff and bring it to their platform.
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