The show "Pearson" is an American political drama television series created by Aaron Korsh and Daniel Arkin. It is a spin-off of the show "Suits" and stars Gina Torres reprising her role as Jessica Pearson. The series premiered on July 17, 2019, on USA Network. The story follows Jessica Pearson, a powerhouse lawyer, as she navigates the complex and seedy world of Chicago politics after leaving her law firm. Despite its connection to the successful "Suits" series, "Pearson" was canceled after just one season. The show later began streaming exclusively on Peacock on August 31, 2023. The main cast includes Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson, along with Bethany Joy Lenz, Simon Kassianides, Eli Goree, Chantel Riley, Morgan Spector, and Isabel Arraiza. Some special guest stars include Gabriel Macht and Rick Hoffman from "Suits." The series was noted for its political drama theme and provided a different setting from "Suits," taking place in Chicago's political landscape rather than in a law firm environment. It received mixed reviews, with praise for Gina Torres's performance but criticism that it did not capture the same appeal as "Suits." The show had 10 episodes in its first and only season. "Pearson" is available for streaming on platforms like Peacock and Prime Video. Summary of key facts:
- Title: Pearson
- Genre: Political drama
- Creators: Aaron Korsh, Daniel Arkin
- Premiered: July 17, 2019
- Network: USA Network (original), Peacock (streaming)
- Main character: Jessica Pearson (played by Gina Torres)
- Connection: Spin-off of "Suits"
- Seasons: 1 (canceled after one season)
- Episodes: 10
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