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12 Years After Its Premiere, ‘Suits’ Is Trending Again: Meghan Markle Explains Why

The Duchess of Sussex played attorney Rachel Zane for seven seasons of the series.

Ananya Panchal

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle.

Legal drama series Suits premiered more than 12 years ago, and it still frequently makes its way into the top section of various streaming platforms from time to time. The Aaron Korsh-written series, starring Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Sarah Rafferty, Rick Hoffman and Meghan Markle, spanned nine seasons and aired its finale in September 2019.

The People’s Choice Award- and NAACP Image Award-nominated show developed a global fan base and became a classic, binge-worthy show that topped Netflix’s charts this summer and fall, setting a record with 12 consecutive weeks at No. 1.

During Variety’s Power of Women 2023 red carpet event last month, a reporter asked Markle, who played fierce,, what she thinks the secret behind the longtime success of the show is.

“I’m sure you’ve probably noticed that a certain show, Suits, has become a phenomenon yet again on Netflix. Forty five billion minutes have been watched as of this week,” the reporter said. “What do you think is behind this renewed love for the show? Why has it become such a phenomenon again?”

The Duchess of Sussex laughed and gave a proud smile, noting that she has “no idea” why the resurgence is happening, but she understands it.

“It was great to work on, such a great cast and crew. We had a really fun time. I was on it for seven seasons, so quite a bit,” the 42-year-old gushed. “It’s just hard to find a show you can binge watch that many episodes of these days, so that could have something to do with it. Good shows are everlasting.”

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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