NBC UNIVERSO to Air USA Network's 'Suits' in Spanish for the First Time on US TV
"Suits" has found its own "suitor" -- NBC UNIVERSO en Español.
On Tuesday, NBC UNIVERSO, "the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos," announced the premiere of "Suits," the original USA Network and Universal Cable Productions series that has drawn a cult following and tons of loyal fans who refer to themselves as 'Suitors.'" Pretty catchy, eh?
"Suits" will be getting a Latin linguistic makeover.
Now geared towards a Spanish-language audience, "Suits" will air for the first time on U.S. television in Spanish beginning Tuesday, July 7, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
"As we continue to build our primetime offerings with edgy programming for Hispanics, NBC UNIVERSO is thrilled to be the first channel to introduce 'Suits' to Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S.," said Bilai Joa Silar, Senior Vice President, Programming & Production, NBC UNIVERSO. "Now an entirely new audience will be able to follow the series from its inception, and be captivated by the show's great storytelling, emotional characters and tantalizing themes."
"Suits" is already a smash hit in English, but given its flair for drama, it may measure up to or even surpass its English viewership.
If you aren't already familiar with the wildly popular show, "Suits" delves into the fast-paced, high-stakes, cut-throat world of a top Manhattan corporate law firm.
College dropout Mike Ross (Screen Actors Guild Award Nominee Patrick J. Adams) wows with his smarts and wit and ability to hustle the best of them. His skills and extensive knowledge of the law impress "macho cutthroat attorney" and Harvard Law graduate Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) so much so that he nabs a coveted spot among the highly educated staff who are all equipped with a law degree.
The two become a force to be reckoned with which ignites jealousy and tension among both senior partners and associates, as they attempt to cover up that Mike didn't go to law school.
ALMA Award-winning actress Gina Torres, who plays Jessica Pearson, keeps the firm on the top of its game as "the cool and calculating leader who knows how to play the corporate game." She's a tough cookie and isn't afraid to stick up to anyone who may jeopardize the practice she helped built.
NBC UNIVERSO viewers can watch "Suits" every week on Tuesdays from 10-11 p.m. ET/PT, followed by Season 2 (28 total episodes).
The series also stars Rick Hoffman as the ruthless Louis Litt, Meghan Markle as the ambitious paralegal Rachel Zane, and Sarah Rafferty as the top law secretary in the business, Donna Paulsen.
Currently in its fifth season on USA Network, new episodes of Suits air (in English) on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT on USA.