Mike and Rachel left the TV show Suits primarily because the actors playing them, Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross) and Meghan Markle (Rachel Zane), decided to exit for personal and professional reasons. Adams felt that Mike's character arc was complete and he was unsure what more the character could do in the story after seven seasons. He also wanted to prioritize his mental health, marriage, and family life. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle left the show due to her impending marriage to Prince Harry and her subsequent duties as a member of the British Royal Family. Their characters got married and moved to Seattle to start their own law firm, allowing for a natural exit from the show that matched both the story and the actors' lives.