SummaryJessica Pearson (Gina Torres) moves to Chicago and begins working as Chicago Mayor Bobby Novak's (Morgan Spector) fixer in this spin-off of Suits.
Created By:Daniel Arkin, Aaron Korsh
Pearson
Season 1 Premiere:
Jun 17, 2019
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54
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Generally Favorable
6.3
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Jul 17, 2019
75
Overall, the stakes are higher on Pearson than they ever were on Suits, but, ironically, the series is still much more of a slow burn than the flagship show.
Jul 17, 2019
75
Pearson lacks the life of Political Animals (which itself was also an atypical USA series at the time); but at the same time, it is going for that grittier approach and one on a much smaller scale. The best true comparison to be made for Pearson is that it’s kind of like a basic cable version of Damages (only focused on politics instead of law) in terms of approach and scope. It’s not as tense nor as thrilling, at least not yet.
Jul 15, 2019
55
With the Chicago setting and local politics at play, “Pearson” sometimes resembles a watered-down version of “The Good Wife”/”The Good Fight.” Fans of “Suits” and Ms. Torres may still want to give “Pearson” a try but no one can blame them if they choose not to stick with this series.
Jul 17, 2019
50
As Torres flips from supporting to lead in this new story, think The Good Fight, but dryer and less clever.
Jul 8, 2019
50
“Pearson” lacks the humor, quirkiness and cast chemistry of “Suits” embodied by mudding, cat-loving attorney Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman). It’s a solid, by-the-numbers drama that checks off all the usual boxes but doesn’t offer much that’s new, other than some nice location photography.
Jul 18, 2019
40
Not so much [great, glamorous fun] on the dreary spinoff that bears the name of Jessica Pearson, whose wardrobe is still a stunner but whose new gig as fixer for a brash and ethically compromised Chicago mayor is about as enjoyable as a root canal. [22 Jul - 4 Aug 2019, p.7]
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Oct 24, 2023
9
Discovered this show on Peacock in 2023, long after it was cancelled, and I'm sorry there's no season 2! I'm halfway through season 1 right now and don't understand why it didn't get more of a following when it originally aired. Solid writing, great cast (especially Gina Torres), compelling characters and storylines; plus, Chicago, and its political culture/history, feels less like a backdrop here and more like another character. I'm gonna be sad when I get to the last episode. At least I can go back and watch Torres bring this character to life on "Suits" when I'm done (hadn't previously watched that show), but I'd still prefer a season 2 of "Pearson." At minimum, someone should develop another show with Torres as lead. I loved her in "Firefly" and have appreciated her in other supporting roles, but I thought she was riveting in this!
Jul 27, 2019
7
After a rough start in the pilot, the show is getting stronger. Jessica Pearson is a great character, and the show needs to play to her strengths AND her compassion.
