Suits LAcreator Aaron Korsh clarifies the relationship between Rick and Erica, and how it varied from his original plan. The legal drama serves as a spinoff series of Korsh’s successful USA Network showSuits, which ran nine seasons from 2011-19.Suits LAhas a fresh castof players and follows Stephen Amell’s Ted Black as his law firm represents powerful LA clients, while also navigating personal and professional challenges. Two of the most prominent supporting characters include Rick and Erica, who were romantically involved before the events of the show.
PerTV Line, Korsh reveals that the duo were initially romantically involved, and the plan was to have them become a couple again at the end of the pilot. However,he explains that he made the change that would see them spend time deciding if they want to be an item again. He states that this is more in keeping with the approach thatSuitshas chosen to take to its characters' romantic entanglements. Check out Korsh’s comments below:
“In the original pilot, we had that as a reveal that they used to be together, and they actually end up getting together again in the pilot. But I ended up cutting that scene because I felt like, in classicSuitsfashion, it’s better to have them yearning for each other than it is to have them being together. But basically, yes, they used to have a romantic relationship, they don’t anymore, and they’re going to go through the process of deciding if they want to again or not.”
What These Comments Mean for Rick & Erica’s Suits LA Relationship
The Duo Could Become The Spinoff Show’s Donna & Harvey
‘Will they-won’t they?’ relationships tend to go a long way toward adding drama and chemistry to shows, particularly with a diverse cast.Korsh’s comments suggest that Erica and Rick might have long, drawn-out romantic tension, like Harvey and Donna’s coupling, which took eight seasons to finally come to fruition. But it could be more in the vein ofRachel and Mike’sSuitsrelationshipof earlier seasons. Either way, the history between the two, and the fact there are seemingly still unresolved feelings, means the show will probably look to keep them apart for as long as possible.
Suitswas always a show that thrived on its characters’ interpersonal relationships, andSuits LAlooks like it is planning to carry on that trend.
The fact that Korsh was also creator ofSuitsmeans that he is familiar with these sorts of character dynamics, and cantransfer this approach toSuits LA, to create an on-screen potential romance that will leave viewers more engaged. The change to Korsh’s story plan for the duo is an important one, and adds another layer of drama and tension to the show, in the characters’ personal lives.
Our Verdict On How Rick & Erica’s Relationship Can Shape Suits LA
The Show’s Central Relationship Could Enrich The Story & Both Characters’ Arcs
Suitswas always a show that thrived on its characters’ interpersonal relationships, andSuits LAlooks like it is planning to carry on that trend. Rick and Erica, and their relationship dynamic is one of the central points ofSuits LA, and the tension between the two of them could continue for a while ifSuits LAseason 2gets a renewal. Both characters will need detailed personal and professional arcs, and their dynamics both in and out of the workplace will prove integral to the waySuits LAdevelops as a show.
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Suits LA follows Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who now represents influential clients in Los Angeles. As his law firm faces a critical juncture, Ted must navigate the challenges of a role he once disdained, balancing moral dilemmas with the demands of high-stakes legal battles.
