Patrick J. Adams' New Crime Show Really Makes Me Want Him To Return For Suits' Spinoff

Summary Patrick J. Adams has joined the cast of Accused, showcasing his talent in legal dramas from a different perspective.

Adams will be on the other side of the law in Accused, providing a fresh take on his legal expertise honed in Suits.

While Adams' return to Suits for its spinoff is uncertain, there is still hope for Mike Ross fans to see him back in action.

Patrick J. Adams is confirmed to be a part of the second season of a new crime show, and now the news has me wishing for his return in the Suits: LA spinoff. Even though the actor won’t be returning to his infamous role, it will be wonderful to see Adams back in the court of law, regardless of which character he is playing this time. The part is entirely different from his beloved character, and it only makes me want to see Mike Ross' Suits return even more.

Suits: LA is the confirmed spinoff series, which follows the upbringing of a Los Angeles law firm. There is confirmation that Stephen Amell will star in the new series, but no word about old characters from the main series coming back as regulars or even guest roles. With Adams joining a different crime show, it will be interesting to see if Suits season 9's ending was the last time we see him battling legality or if he will ever come back to reprise his Suits role.

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Patrick J. Adams Joining Accused Season 2 Will Just Remind Me How Good He Is In Legal Dramas

Adams Will Be On The Other Side Of The Law

Accused season 2 has cast Patrick J. Adams, an actor who is no stranger to roles involving legality and crime. Adams previously starred in Suits as Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory whose drug run turns into getting a job offer with Harvey Spector, one of the best lawyers in New York City. His outstanding performance in the legal drama got him a nomination in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series at the 18th Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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Patrick J. Adams joining Accused will undoubtedly remind me how good the actor is in legal dramas, and it’ll be interesting to see him play both sides of the legality coin. In Suits, Mike was a lawyer taking down those who break the law, whereas Adams’ role in Accused is the opposite; he’s the one needing the defense. It’ll be nice to see the actor back in the courtroom, even if it isn’t in the way I’m used to seeing him, but Adams’ role will augment nostalgia for the long-running series and prove that he can play both sides of the law.

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Mike Ross Would Be Great For Suits' New Spinoff (But Not In A Main Role)

A Guest Role Makes Much More Sense

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Mike Ross was a fan-favorite character in Suits for his wit and charisma, as well as his ability to match the magnetic Harvey Spector’s energy. With the new Suits: LA spinoff confirmed, I, as much as anyone else, would love to see Mike back on the show, even if it isn’t as prominent as his leading role in the original series. Despite how nice it would be to have him back full-time, Mike would be great for Suits’ new spinoff, but not in the main role.

Adams’ character was the leading part of the series and delivered in a memorable way, but Mike shouldn’t be the center of attention in the Suits spinoff. Instead, he should be a guest or a figure that appears sporadically to keep things in check or assist in the best possible way. Mike could connect new characters and old characters, and having Adams reprise his Suits role could open the door for other former actors to reemerge, rather than have a full-blown Suits reunion that could feel forced.

Could Patrick J. Adams Return In The Suits' Spinoff?

There's Still Hope His Mike Ross Coming Back

The Suits: LA show features a whole new cast and characters, as well as a different storyline that could spill into the main series’ timeline, but it will mostly stand entirely on its own. It also takes place in a different location, focusing on building a law firm in Los Angeles. As of now, Adams hasn’t released any sort of information that hints at his Mike Ross reprisal, which pains me to say, but all hope isn’t lost just yet.

Suits and its spinoff series obviously exist in the same world at the same time, so the possibility of Adams coming back as Mike Ross isn’t an entirely extinct concept. His return could happen, even if it isn’t confirmed yet, but if Mike makes a guest appearance on Suits: LA, it would be great to have that be a surprise without any confirmation made public before his big return to the franchise.