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The second season of the American
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'' Suits'' was ordered on August 11, 2011. The season originally aired on
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in the United States between June 14, 2012 and February 21, 2013. The season was produced by Hypnotic Films & Television and
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, and the executive producers were
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, David Bartis and series creator Aaron Korsh. The season had six series regulars playing employees at the fictional Pearson Hardman
law firm A law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise consumer, clients (individuals or corporations) about their legal rights and Obligation, respon ...
in Manhattan:
Gabriel Macht Gabriel Swann Macht (born January 22, 1972) is an American actor, widely known for his role as Harvey Specter in the USA Network series ''Suits (American TV series), Suits'' (2011–2019). Early life Macht was born in The Bronx, New York City. ...
,
Patrick J. Adams Patrick Johannes Adams (born August 27, 1981) is a Canadian-American actor. He is known for playing Mike Ross, a college dropout turned unlicensed lawyer, in the USA Network legal drama series '' Suits'' (2011–2019). His performance earned hi ...
,
Rick Hoffman Rick Hoffman (born June 12, 1970) is an American actor. He is known for playing Jerry Best in the Fox sitcom ''The Bernie Mac Show'' (2002–2005), Chase Chapman in the ABC comedy series ''Samantha Who?'' (2007–2009) and Louis Litt in the USA ...
,
Meghan Markle Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (; born Rachel Meghan Markle, August 4, 1981) is an American member of the British royal family, media personality, entrepreneur, and former actress. She is married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son ...
, Sarah Rafferty, and
Gina Torres Gina Torres (born April 25, 1969) is an American actress. Her starring roles include Zoe Washburne in the science fiction series ''Firefly'' (2002–2003) and its feature film sequel '' Serenity'' (2005), and as Jessica Pearson in the legal dr ...
.


Overview

The series revolves around
corporate lawyer A corporate lawyer or corporate counsel is a type of lawyer who specializes in corporate law. Corporate lawyers working inside and for corporations are called in-house counsel. Roles and responsibilities The role of a corporate lawyer is to e ...
Harvey Specter and his
associate attorney An associate attorney is a lawyer and an employee of a law firm who does not hold an ownership interest as a partner. Types Practicing attorney An associate may be a junior or senior attorney, but normally does not hold an ownership interest in ...
Mike Ross, the latter practicing without a law degree.


Cast


Regular cast

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Gabriel Macht Gabriel Swann Macht (born January 22, 1972) is an American actor, widely known for his role as Harvey Specter in the USA Network series ''Suits (American TV series), Suits'' (2011–2019). Early life Macht was born in The Bronx, New York City. ...
as
Harvey Specter ''Suits (U.S. TV series), Suits'' is an American legal drama, created by Aaron Korsh. It premiered on USA Network in June 2011. The series revolves around Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), a senior partner at a top law firm in Manhattan, and his re ...
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Patrick J. Adams Patrick Johannes Adams (born August 27, 1981) is a Canadian-American actor. He is known for playing Mike Ross, a college dropout turned unlicensed lawyer, in the USA Network legal drama series '' Suits'' (2011–2019). His performance earned hi ...
as Mike Ross *
Rick Hoffman Rick Hoffman (born June 12, 1970) is an American actor. He is known for playing Jerry Best in the Fox sitcom ''The Bernie Mac Show'' (2002–2005), Chase Chapman in the ABC comedy series ''Samantha Who?'' (2007–2009) and Louis Litt in the USA ...
as Louis Litt *
Meghan Markle Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (; born Rachel Meghan Markle, August 4, 1981) is an American member of the British royal family, media personality, entrepreneur, and former actress. She is married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son ...
as
Rachel Zane '' Suits'' is an American legal drama, created by Aaron Korsh. It premiered on USA Network in June 2011. The series revolves around Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), a senior partner at a top law firm in Manhattan, and his recently hired associate ...
* Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen *
Gina Torres Gina Torres (born April 25, 1969) is an American actress. Her starring roles include Zoe Washburne in the science fiction series ''Firefly'' (2002–2003) and its feature film sequel '' Serenity'' (2005), and as Jessica Pearson in the legal dr ...
as
Jessica Pearson ''Suits (U.S. TV series), Suits'' is an American legal drama, created by Aaron Korsh. It premiered on USA Network in June 2011. The series revolves around Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), a senior partner at a top law firm in Manhattan, and his re ...


Recurring cast

* Abigail Spencer as
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David Costabile David Costabile (; born January 9, 1967) is an American actor. He is best known for his television work, having appeared in supporting roles in several television series such as '' Billions'', ''Breaking Bad'' and ''Better Call Saul'', ''Damages ...
as Daniel Hardman *
Eric Close Eric Close (24 May 1967) is an American actor, best known for his roles in television series, particularly as FBI agent Martin Fitzgerald in the CBS mystery drama ''Without a Trace'' (2002–2009), Michael Wiseman in the CBS sci-fi drama '' ...
as Travis Tanner


Guest cast

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Rebecca Schull Rebecca Schull (née Wattenberg; born February 22, 1929) is an American stage, film, and television actress, best known for her role as Fay Cochran in the NBC sitcom '' Wings'' (1990–1997). Life and career Schull was born in New York City, the ...
as Edith Ross Six actors received star billing in the show's first season. Each character works at the fictional Pearson Hardman
law firm A law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise consumer, clients (individuals or corporations) about their legal rights and Obligation, respon ...
in Manhattan.
Gabriel Macht Gabriel Swann Macht (born January 22, 1972) is an American actor, widely known for his role as Harvey Specter in the USA Network series ''Suits (American TV series), Suits'' (2011–2019). Early life Macht was born in The Bronx, New York City. ...
plays
corporate lawyer A corporate lawyer or corporate counsel is a type of lawyer who specializes in corporate law. Corporate lawyers working inside and for corporations are called in-house counsel. Roles and responsibilities The role of a corporate lawyer is to e ...
Harvey Specter ''Suits (U.S. TV series), Suits'' is an American legal drama, created by Aaron Korsh. It premiered on USA Network in June 2011. The series revolves around Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), a senior partner at a top law firm in Manhattan, and his re ...
, who is promoted to senior partner and is forced to hire an
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.
Patrick J. Adams Patrick Johannes Adams (born August 27, 1981) is a Canadian-American actor. He is known for playing Mike Ross, a college dropout turned unlicensed lawyer, in the USA Network legal drama series '' Suits'' (2011–2019). His performance earned hi ...
plays college dropout Mike Ross, who wins the associate position with his
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and genuine desire to be a good lawyer.
Rick Hoffman Rick Hoffman (born June 12, 1970) is an American actor. He is known for playing Jerry Best in the Fox sitcom ''The Bernie Mac Show'' (2002–2005), Chase Chapman in the ABC comedy series ''Samantha Who?'' (2007–2009) and Louis Litt in the USA ...
plays Louis Litt, Harvey's jealous rival and the direct supervisor of the firm's first-year associates.
Meghan Markle Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (; born Rachel Meghan Markle, August 4, 1981) is an American member of the British royal family, media personality, entrepreneur, and former actress. She is married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son ...
plays
Rachel Zane '' Suits'' is an American legal drama, created by Aaron Korsh. It premiered on USA Network in June 2011. The series revolves around Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), a senior partner at a top law firm in Manhattan, and his recently hired associate ...
, a
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who aspires to be an attorney but her
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prevents her from attending
Harvard Law School Harvard Law School (HLS) is the law school of Harvard University, a Private university, private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1817, Harvard Law School is the oldest law school in continuous operation in the United ...
. Sarah Rafferty plays Donna Paulsen, Harvey's long-time
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, confidant, and initially the only one at the firm who knows Mike never attended law school.
Gina Torres Gina Torres (born April 25, 1969) is an American actress. Her starring roles include Zoe Washburne in the science fiction series ''Firefly'' (2002–2003) and its feature film sequel '' Serenity'' (2005), and as Jessica Pearson in the legal dr ...
plays Jessica Pearson, the co-founder and managing partner of the firm.


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