Pearson
Series Details:
| Also known as | Suits Spinoff |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Political drama, Legal drama |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Release date | July 17, 2019 |
| Running time | 42min |
| Age rating | TV-14 |
| Starring | Gina Torres, Bethany Joy Lenz, Simon Kassianides, Eli Goree, Chantel Riley, Morgan Spector, Isabel Arraiza |
| Created by | Aaron Korsh, Daniel Arkin |
| Directed by | Kevin Bray, Emile B. Levisetti, Alexis Ostrander, Mark Polish, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Stefan Schwartz, Mark Tonderai, Silver Tree |
| Written by | Daniel Arkin, Lauren Herstik, Sylvia L. Jones, Chris Downey, Sonay Hoffman, Jameal Turner |
| Produced by | Jameal Turner |
| Executive producers | Gina Torres, Chris Downey, Kevin Bray, Gene Klein, David Bartis, Doug Liman, Daniel Arkin, Aaron Korsh |
| Cinematography by | Cort Fey |
| Edited by | Peter Forslund, Dan Rovetto, Susan J. Vinci |
| Music by | Christopher Tyng |
| Casting by | Gayle Pillsbury, Bonnie Zane |
| Production Design by | Charisse Cardenas |
| Art Direction by | Josh Lusby, Candice Muriedas |
| Set Decoration by | Brian Kasch |
| Costume Design by | Jolie Andreatta |
| Production Company | Untitled Korsh Company Hypnotic Films & Television Major Migraine, Inc. Universal Content Productions Open 4 Business Productions |
| Original Network | Network USA Network |
Cast & Character:
Main
- Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson
- Bethany Joy Lenz as Keri Allen
- Simon Kassianides as Nick D’Amato
- Eli Goree as Derrick Mayes
- Chantel Riley as Angela Cook
- Morgan Spector as Mayor Bobby Novak
- Isabel Arraiza as Yoli Castillo
Recurring
- D. B. Woodside as Jeff Malone
- Wayne Duvall as Pat McGann
- Betsy Brandt as Stephanie Novak
Special guest stars
- Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter
- Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt
Storyline:
Pearson follows “powerhouse lawyer” Jessica Pearson, as she enters the dirty world of Chicago politics.
About Series:
On February 22, 2017, USA Network announced the development of a spin-off series from Suits, featuring Gina Torres reprising her role as Jessica Pearson. Discussions about the spin-off had been ongoing for about a year and a half before the announcement.
On May 14, 2018, Torres revealed the series title, Second City, at NBCUniversal’s annual upfront presentation in New York City. However, on January 17, 2019, it was announced that the series would be retitled Pearson.
Principal photography began on September 20, 2018, in Los Angeles, California, with filming in Chicago, Illinois, during the week of October 15, 2018. Notable locations included the Chicago Cultural Center, Grant Park, Chicago City Hall, Millennium Park, and The Loop.
Pearson premiered on July 17, 2019, but was canceled after one season in October 2019. The series began streaming exclusively on Peacock on August 31, 2023.
Episodes:
| Episode | Title | Air Date | Plot |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1.E1 | The Alderman | Wed, Jul 17, 2019 | Jessica starts her new job in the mayor’s office. It’s a new world, and a whole new power struggle. |
| S1.E2 | The Superintendent | Wed, Jul 24, 2019 | Jessica’s reputation in the press puts the police contract in jeopardy. |
| S1.E3 | The Union Leader | Wed, Jul 31, 2019 | Jessica goes head to head with McGann, who doesn’t like her challenging his alderman appointee. |
| S1.E4 | The Deputy Mayor | Wed, Aug 7, 2019 | With Bobby out, the Deputy Mayor pushes his own agenda. Jessica digs into a murder from North Park. |
| S1.E5 | The Former City Attorney | Wed, Aug 14, 2019 | Keri’s past comes back to haunt her. Yoli and Derrick give a CEO the Chicago tour. |
| S1.E6 | The Donor | Wed, Aug 21, 2019 | Construction starts on North Park. Jessica finds new financial backers for Bobby’s campaign. |
| S1.E7 | The Immigration Lawyer | Wed, Aug 28, 2019 | Jessica tries to square a debt. Nick reels from McGann’s bombshell. Yoli deals with personal news. |
| S1.E8 | The Political Wife | Wed, Sep 4, 2019 | Keri goes on a trip with Stephanie. Angela assists her neighbors. Jessica contends with Yoli’s problem. |
| S1.E9 | The Rival | Wed, Sep 11, 2019 | Angela leads a tent city outside of City Hall. Keri thinks more about her future. McGann recovers Nick. |
| S1.E10 | The Fixer | Wed, Sep 18, 2019 | Jessica is split between her personal and professional life. Keri comes to a decision about her future. |