The Unstoppable Rise of Suits: How This Netflix Show Dominates All Others

Summary

Suits has surpassed Wednesday's six-week streaming record on Netflix, potentially becoming the most popular show on the streaming platform ever.

Suits' success can be ascribed to its eight seasons of compelling content, wide-ranging appeal, talented cast, and intriguing legal cases, rendering it accessible to viewers with limited familiarity of the legal system. With its consistent record-breaking performance week after week, Suits exhibits the potential to surpass Stranger Things as Netflix's top-rated show, displaying no indication of losing its momentum.

Suits has surpassed Netflix's viewership and may potentially become the platform's top-rated show. Created by Aaron Korsh, this legal drama revolves around Harvey Specter, a powerful Manhattan corporate lawyer, and his team's adjustment to a new partner, Michael Ross. Although season 9 of Suits is not available on Netflix, its popularity continues to rise as viewers eagerly watch the team navigate rivalries, betrayals, and captivating cases. Another hit series, Wednesday, created by Tim Burton and starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, follows the teenage girl as she leaves her spooky family behind to attend Nevermore Academy. As she uncovers her psychic abilities, balances school with her social life, and investigates a decades-old killing spree involving her parents, Wednesday's fanbase grows. Though both Wednesday and Suits currently trail behind Stranger Things, Netflix's most popular TV show, this dynamic could potentially shift, especially for Suits.

Suits' 8 Seasons Explain Why Its Six-Week Streaming Record Beat Wednesday On Netflix

Wednesday was a huge success on Netflix, but Suits surpasses its six-week streaming record due to a significant disparity in size, quantity, and value. Suits offers a vast collection of eight seasons on Netflix, while Wednesday has only one season. This allows viewers six weeks to indulge in eight seasons' worth of content, whereas Wednesday relies heavily on rewatches of either the entire storyline or specific episodes (such as the one featuring the viral Wednesday dance) to accumulate its streaming minutes.

Although a series with a larger quantity of episodes might initially appear overwhelming, it also brings a sense of familiarity and consistency. After the novelty of Wednesday wore off, its distinct peculiarities may not have been as enticing for revisiting. In general, Suits caters to adult audiences and possesses a broader and more accessible appeal, whereas Wednesday predominantly targets teens and young adults who either enjoy Tim Burton movies or possess a curious inclination towards its eerie aesthetics, graphic scenes, and unconventional characters.

Why Suits Is So Popular On Streaming 4 Years After Its Finale (& Beating Netflix Originals)

Suits, which ended 4 years ago, continues to outperform certain Netflix originals released during that same period. This legal drama offers a blend of serialized and episodic storytelling that appeals to a wide range of audiences. With high production values, a talented cast, and intriguing cases, it delves into complex narratives in a manner that is accessible, even for those with limited knowledge of the criminal justice system.

What sets Suits apart is its compelling elements that keep viewers engaged, such as the strategic tactics employed to win cases and the deep interpersonal relationships between the characters, particularly the strong bond between Harvey and Mike. In contrast, Netflix originals vary in quality, from their plotlines to production values, and are frequently cancelled shortly after their debut, which may discourage viewers from investing their time. Additionally, there is the added curiosity surrounding Meghan Markle's departure from Suits in 2017, attracting new viewers who are interested in her breakout role as Rachel Zane.

When Suits Could Pass Stranger Things To Become Netflix's Most Popular TV Show

Stranger Things, known for drawing on 80s movie nostalgia and creating its own unique world with the Upside Down, was the most popular TV show on Netflix before the recent resurgence of interest in Suits. However, Suits has the potential to surpass Stranger Things in terms of streaming records in the upcoming weeks. Since its debut on the platform, Suits has maintained a strong presence in popular culture and has been consistently breaking streaming records. Time will tell if it can maintain this momentum. While Stranger Things focuses on teen issues and appeals to fans of fantasy and sci-fi genres, it lacks the gravitas of a series like Suits. Additionally, the delay of Stranger Things' final season until 2025 may cause a decline in viewer interest. Even if Suits season 10 might not be well-received, fans will likely have access to season 9 on the streaming platform before Stranger Things concludes, solidifying Suits' streaming record.