Summary
SuitsandWhite Collar’supcoming TV shows will endure even more competition now that a new legal drama reboot is underway.Suitsfirst got the go-ahead to expand its franchise with thespinoff seriesSuits L.A.,featuring a new cast of characters who will tackle the caseload of an L.A. entertainment law firm in the same universe as the long-running flagship series. Confirmation that originalSuitscreator Aaron Korsh and NBCUniversal were developing the spinoff came amidSuits’streaming resurgence nearly four years after ending, which made itthe most popular show ever on Netflix.
After a decade of talks, and perhaps encouraged bySuits’massive streaming success, the fellow legal dramaWhite Collaris also receiving a new media entry. Instead of a spinoff, however, it will come in the form of aWhite Collarreboot, bringing back original series stars, including Matt Bomer, Tiffany Thiessen, and Tim DeKay, as well as the original show creator, Jeff Eastin. If that weren’t enough,another new legal drama has been thrown into the mix, thickening the competition for when all these TV series finally hit small screens.
Rainmaker’s Upcoming TV Remake Will Directly Rival Suits: LA & White Collar’s Revival
It Will Be A Battle Of The Best Returning Franchise TV Shows
Anew TV series adapted from John Grisham’s novel,The Rainmaker, is currently in development with the author on board as executive producer.The Rainmakerwas previously adapted into a 1997 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito, and Jon Voight, but will now try its hand on small screens. Alongside Grisham is Blumhouse Productions CEO Jason Blum and Michael Seitzman ofNorth CountryandCode Black,who’ll pen the series, making fora team that could help giveThe Rainmakerseries a competitive edge overSuitsandWhite Collar’supcoming TV shows.
In time,The Rainmakercould be the unexpected star of returning franchise TV shows.
Judging bySuits’updated release window, which could find the series premiere in the 2025-2026 season, and the fact thatWhite CollarandThe Rainmakerwere announced mere days from each other,the shows will likely experience some overlap during their TV runs. Naturally,The Rainmakerseries will attract fans of the movie, Grisham’s literature, and previous book-to-movie hits adapted from Grisham novels, such asThe Pelican BriefandThe Client, fortifying the series with an ingrained following on top of its talented team. In time,The Rainmakercould be the unexpected star of returning franchise TV shows.
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How The Rainmaker Is Different To Suits & White Collar
The Rainmaker Differs In Story And Overall Format
BeforeThe Rainmakeris considered a contender forSuitsandWhite Collar’supcoming shows, it has challenges to overcome.SuitsandWhite Collarhave already established a groove with their flagship series by finding a successful middle ground between addicting procedural-style cases and malleable overarching premises; it’s to be expected that their new shows will follow in the same vein.The Rainmakerseries will only be able to draw on the arrangement of the movie and novel, compelling it to either stay within the limits of its pre-established story or formulate new storylines to fill the television series format.
The Rainmakermay find a good balance between both. However, unlikeSuitsandWhite Collar, it won’t have a TV series predecessor to help gauge how it’ll land with audiences. Even more, whereasSuitsandWhite Collar’sstories function around established organizations,The Rainmaker’sstory follows an unattached, up-and-coming lawyerwhose involvement with shady legal figures and subsequent understanding of the legal system’s downfalls causes him to abandon legal practice altogether.The Rainmaker’sstory leans toward a more narrative-led premise - and how it will weigh up against the customary procedural format ofSuitsandWhite Collarwaits to be seen.
Suits
Cast
Suits is a legal drama series that premiered in 2011, centering on Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory who lands a job at a top New York law firm despite lacking a law degree. Partnering with one of the city’s best legal closers, Harvey Specter, they navigate the challenges of high-stakes cases and firm dynamics.
White Collar
White Collar is a crime drama television series featuring Neal Caffrey, a skilled con artist and art thief, portrayed by Matt Bomer. After being captured by FBI agent Peter Burke, Neal agrees to help the FBI catch elusive white-collar criminals as a consultant, leveraging his unique skills. The series explores the evolving partnership and mutual trust between Neal and Peter, blending elements of crime-solving and personal redemption.
