New Suits spin-off drama series, Pearson, broadcast on M-Net from 8 August right behind the 9th and final season of Suits exactly as in America.

M-Net (DStv 101) has added the Suits spin-off, Pearson, with Gina Torres, to start and show right after episodes of the new 9th and final season of Suits, exactly as both shows are broadcast on the USA Network in the United States with both series starting on M-Net from Thursday 8 August with Suits at 20:10 and Pearson at 21:10.

Both the final season of Suits and Pearson started on the USA Network on 17 July 2019 and will have seasons of 10 episodes each.

Jessica Pearson now works in Chicago for mayor Bobby Golec (Morgan Spector) as his "fixer", with viewers of Scandal/The Fixer and The Good Fight on M-Net who will enjoy Pearson.

The first episode takes a while to get going but once the must-do exposition and new-show set-up has been done, the story starts going as she fixes several of his political issues involving people he owes favours too, trade union issues and deals with office politics where initially nobody likes her.

The former attorney has her work cut out for her in this lion's den, where juggling her boss' blatant disregard for the law, an ongoing rivalry with a colleague (who happens to be the person responsible for taking away her law licence), and maintaining her already-strained personal relationships are going to prove quite the challenge.

The rest of the Pearson cast includes Simon Kassianides as Nick, Bethany Joy Lenz as Keri Allen, Chantel Riley as Angela, Isabel Arraiza as Yoli and Eli Goree as Derrick.

The creator of Suits, Aaron Korsh, is also behind Pearson and is an executive producer along with Gina Torres.

Legal drama Suits getting a spinoff series that will revolve around Gina Torres' character of Jessica Pearson adjusting to life in the cut-throat world of Chicago politics.

The popular legal drama Suits is getting a spinoff with a new show that has been picked up that will focus on Gina Torres' character, the lawyer Jessica Pearson who left for Chicago midway during the 6th season.

An episode order number and a possible starting date for the as-yet-untitled spinoff from Universal Cable Productions isn't known yet, but the NBCUniversal owned show says the new show will revolve around lawyer Jessica Pearson as she tries to adjust to the world of Chicago politics.

"When she is forced to enter the dirty world of Chicago politics, Pearson must rely on her legal wits and valiant relationships from Pearson Specter Litt to navigate this unknown territory," says the producers about the new series.

"Gina's portrayal of Jessica Pearson as one of television's strongest, most successful businesswomen has made a huge impact with fans," says Chris McCumber, president of entertainment networks at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment.

"We can't wait to explore this next chapter in the Suits legacy - and a brand-new world for Jessica."

Suits creator Aaron Korsh will executive produce the spinoff with Gina Torres that will also get an executive producer title.

"It was an extraordinary pleasure working with Gina on Suits for six years," says Aaron Korsh.

"Beyond her undeniable talent, she is an incredible partner and collaborator, and I always hoped we would work together again. I am sincerely grateful to USA Network for giving me the opportunity to continue Jessica Pearson's journey in this new series that will encapsulate all that our fans love about her and Suits - but with its own distinct story that will be unique to the franchise."

Gina Torres says "The audience that is watching Suits holds us to a golden standard that we hope to meet and, in our wildest dreams, maybe push the envelope up."

"Fans of Suits have come to know Jessica as this confident, kick-ass attorney who is always five steps ahead of everyone, but that’s only 5-10% of the entirety of this woman. What is wonderful is that the audience will be treated to not just the great television expected of Suits but also peek into Jessica’s world."

"We want to talk today's topics and really go in and do some commentary and entertain at the same time."

In January Suits was renewed for an 8th season, and announced that Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle are leaving the show. In November 2017 Meghan Markle became engaged to Britain’s Prince Harry with the two who plan to get married in May.

Suits will return in its 8th season with Gabriel Macht, Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty and Dulé Hill, as well as newcomer Katherine Heigl.