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Happy Anniversary ‘Suits’: What the Cable Drama’s Streaming Resurgence Says About TV Today (Guest Column)
'Suits' debuted 13 years ago on USA Network. The executive behind the launch reflects on the 'simple charms' that led to the show's recent resurgence.
So how did Suits, in its “third life” (after nine seasons on USA, reruns first ran on Amazon Prime Video before going to Netflix and Peacock), become one of the most-binged series despite the array of options available to viewers? In the current television landscape filled with viewer landmines including gratuitous violence, increasingly graphic sex and plot-twists that demand a juris doctorate in storytelling, “Suits” is a welcome breath of fresh air with its simple charms. In a first of its kind global study on entertainment and spirituality, a Harris X poll found that viewers increasingly want positive stories that center on family, friendships, inspiration, and redemption.
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