Suits creator Aaron Korsh talks about a change Suits Los Angeles have to do due to network policies. Suits aired on USA Network from 2011 to 2019, which is a basic cable television channel owned by NBCUniversal Media Group. The upcoming spinoff series follows prosecutor-turned-entertainment lawyer Ted Black (Stephen Amell) and will air on February 23, 2025 via NBCa transmission network.
Korsh, who created the original legal drama series, tells Weekly entertainment how NBC's rules affect the upcoming spinoff series. Although the original program had a reputation for on average five swear words per episode, LA Suits will have to be content with “three 'god—-this' per episode.“ Korsh explains that the change was mainly due to the fact that NBC was a transmission network as opposed to basic cable. Check out what the show's creator said below:
We are limited to three 'gods—-its' per episode. Have it in one [broadcast] network as opposed to basic cable, we had to make some changes. They can't swear, they can't say 's—', they can't say 'f—.' So you'll hear some 'god—-that', but you won't hear as many as you did [on Suits].
What this means for Suits LA
Suits LA has a better distribution deal with stricter rules
The main difference between USA Network and NBC is distribution. A basic cable television channel means viewers can only access a program through a cable subscriptionwhile a transmission channel can be accessed by anyone who has a TV with an antenna. This means LA Suits has a wider reach distribution than the original series, thanks to the reach and success of Suits.
Programs made for broadcast networks also have to follow stricter rules. No swearing is just one of them. With the program being shown in 9pm ET/PT on NBCwhich takes place between 6am and 10pm, this means that the series may not include any indecent or profane material during a time when children may be around. The series also has to be careful about what might fall into the category of obscene matter.
Our Take on LA Suits
It will be different from suits
LA Suits is rated TV-14, which is the same rating as Suits he has. However, the original show has a high frequency of swearing and strong language that are inappropriate for children. The original series also portrays drinking, drugs and smokingas well as nudity, sex and romance. With LA Suits working with stricter rules, many adult-oriented elements will likely be massively reduced in the spin-off. Being on a broadcast network means that LA Suits will not include explicit scenes.
However, Korsh's comment also suggests that the series will try maintain your authenticity while bypassing network restrictions. Although LA Suits will be more familiarThat doesn't mean the show will lose its edge. Programs like CBS NCIS: Origins and NBC Night Courts are able to tackle heavy subjects without compromising their appeal.
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