USA Network Greenlights Seventh Season of SUITS + Two New Original Dramas

USA Network today announced a 7th season pick up for the critically acclaimed drama, SUITS. The Universal Cable Production series is averaging more than 3MM total viewers P2+, 1.2MM P25-54 and 1.1MM P18-49 on a L3 basis in its sixth season, currently airingWednesdays at 9/8c. In addition, USA unveiled October premiere dates for their newest original dramas FALLING WATER, from executive producers Gale Anne Hurd ("The Walking Dead") and Blake Masters ("Brotherhood"), and EYEWITNESS, from executive producer Adi Hasak ("Shades of Blue"). FALLING WATER and EYEWITNESS also hail from Universal Cable Productions.

The announcement was made at the bi-annual gathering of the Television Critics Association by Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment.

ABOUT 'SUITS': Season 6 airs Wednesdays at 9/8c; Season 7 in 2017 From the beginning, SUITS has centered on the fast-paced Manhattan corporate law firm‎, Pearson Specter Litt -- but last season, their world was shaken to its core when Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) signed a two-year plea deal admitting his fraud to spare his colleagues Harvey (Gabriel Macht), Jessica (Gina Torres) and Louis (Rick Hoffman). In Season 6, Mike deals with the harsh realities of prison life, while his relationship with his fiancé Rachel (Meghan Markle) and the future of the firm is unknown. With Pearson Specter Litt's troubles at a peak,‎ Donna (Sarah Rafferty) must help bring them all together to not only save the firm, but also the friendships they have all dedicated their entire career and lives to.

From Universal Cable Productions, SUITS was created and is executive produced by Aaron Korsh ("The Deep End"). Doug Liman ("Covert Affairs," "The Bourne Trilogy," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith"), David Bartis ("Covert Affairs," "The O.C.") and Gene Klein ("Covert Affairs") of Hypnotic serve as executive producers. Daniel Arkin ("90210") and Rick Muirragui ("Men of a Certain Age," "The Good Guys") and Silver Tree ("The Real O'Neals," "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce") also serve as executive producers.

Fans can catch up now on Season 6 of SUITS on USANetwork.com and Video on Demand. The fifth season is available on Video on Demand, and previous seasons via Amazon Prime.

ABOUT 'FALLING WATER': Premieres Thursday, October 13 at 10/9c FALLING WATER is the story of three unrelated people who slowly realize that they are dreaming separate parts of a single common dream. The deeper they dig, the more they come to realize that the visions found in their common dream just might hold the key to the fate of the world. Lizzie Brocheré ("American Horror Story: Asylum"), David Ajala ("Fast & Furious 6") and Will Yun Lee ("Hawaii 5-0") star.

The series, from Universal Cable Productions, is executive produced by Hurd of Valhalla Entertainment, Masters and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo ("28 Weeks Later") who also directed the pilot. The late Emmy® Award-winner Henry Bromell ("Homeland") executive produced the pilot.

ABOUT 'EYEWITNESS': Premieres Sunday, October 16 at 10/9c EYEWITNESS is a bone-chilling crime thriller that delves into the lives of two teenage boys after they secretly meet up in a cabin, bear witness to a shooting and barely escape with their lives. Desperate to keep their relationship a secret and in fear of being found by the perpetrator, they remain silent but soon learn that what has been seen cannot be unseen -- and when you witness a horrible event, it changes everything. Adapted from the critically acclaimed Norwegian drama "Øyevitne," the series stars Julianne Nicholson ("Black Mass," "Masters of Sex"), Gil Bellows ("Ascension," "11.22.63"), Tyler Young ("Empire"), and James Paxton ("Term Life").

From Universal Cable Productions, EYEWITNESS is executive produced by Hasak. Jarl Emsell Larsen and Scott Peters ("V," "The 4400") and Jackie de Crinis also serve as executive producers. Peters will also direct multiple episodes of the series and Catherine Hardwicke ("Twilight," "Miss You Already") will executive produce the pilot and direct the first two episodes.

About USA Network: USA Network, the leader in cable entertainment, offers a powerful stable of dramatic, comedic and unscripted originals in more than 102 million U.S. homes. The network also features spectacular live television, a dynamic portfolio of acquired series and the best in blockbuster theatrical films and entertainment events. A trailblazer in digital innovation and storytelling, USA is defining, driving and setting the industry standard for Social TV. USA is a program service of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal. USA's award-winning website is located at http://www.usanetwork.com.

About Universal Cable Productions: Universal Cable Productions (UCP) creates innovative and critically acclaimed original scripted and digital content across media platforms for domestic and international distribution. In the U.S., UCP's programming can be seen across various networks including the Golden Globe and Peabody award-winning drama "Mr. Robot," "Colony," "Playing House," "Royal Pains" and "Suits" on USA Network; "The Magicians," "12 Monkeys," and "Killjoys" on Syfy; "Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce" on Bravo; "The Royals," on E!; and "Difficult People," on Hulu. UCP's content library includes critic and fan favorites such as the Emmy-award winning "Monk" as well as "Psych" and "Battlestar Galactica." Universal Cable Productions is a part of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Follow us @UCPisTV.

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