Abigail Spencer and Meghan Markle.Photo:Monica Schipper/Getty, Patrick van Katwijk/Getty
Monica Schipper/Getty, Patrick van Katwijk/Getty
Abigail SpencersaysMeghan Markle’s sparkle is one undeniable factor behindSuits' record breaking comeback.
During her appearance on SiriusXM’sThe Jess Cagle Show, theExtended Familystar, 42, shared her “layered” opinions about the legal drama’s massive resurgence and the newfound intrigue the Duchess of Sussex, 42, has given the series.
“I think there’s several different things,” she said ofthe show’s renewed interest. “And also Meghan’s loveliness, you know, that everyone is aware of her and her being on the show.”
Meghan Markle on ‘Suits’.Ben Mark Holzberg/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Ben Mark Holzberg/USA Network/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
“Also during thestrike, there wasn’t anything else,” she continued. “You know, Netflix repositioned it, so I think there is something to positioning on Netflix and when other things aren’t being made, it commands your attention, but it has to be great for people to watch it.”
The cast of ‘Suits’.Frank Ockenfels/USA/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Frank Ockenfels/USA/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Suits, which ran for nine seasons from 2011 to 2019, also starredPatrick J. Adams,Gabriel Macht,Sarah RaffertyandRick Hoffman. Late last summer, the series drew new (and repeated) viewership on Netflix — as the streaming platform currently houses eight of nine seasons of the legal drama.
At the time of its debut on the streamer, Nielsen reported that the drama, which originally aired on the USA Network, set a new record as the most-viewed acquired streaming title nearly four years after its series finale after racking up3 billion viewing minuteswithin its first week.
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In November 2023, the former actress — who starred asRachel Zaneon the show for seven seasons,ending her runin 2018 ahead of her marriage Prince Harry —reacted to the newsherself as she said the series was “great to work on.”
“Such a great cast and crew, we had a really fun time,” she toldVarietyat the outlet’s Power of Women event.
She said the streaming numbers were “wild” but credited the show for how well it held up over time.
“It’s hard to find a show you can binge-watch that many episodes of these days, so that could have something to do with it,” she said. “But good shows are everlasting.”
Adams, Macht, Rafferty andGina Torresrecentlyreunitedat the2024 Golden Globesas they presented the cast ofSuccessionwith the award for best drama series. Macht and Adams were also seen on the carpetwearing matching tuxedos.
Suitsfans will see the actors come together again when Adams and Rafferty,Dulé Hilland show creatorAaron Korshtake part in areunion panel during ATX Television Festival, which takes place from May 30 to June 2 in Austin, Texas.
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Suitscan be streamed on Netflix.
source: people.com
