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Imposter Syndrome Fueled Suits' Iconic Twist
14 Jun
Summary
- Show creator Aaron Korsh's initial script was titled 'Dominion Capital'.
- The original concept centered on an investment banking firm.
- A core theme of deception about credentials survived the pitch.
The popular legal drama 'Suits' originated from a concept vastly different from its current iteration. Creator Aaron Korsh's initial script was titled 'Dominion Capital,' envisioning a story set within an investment banking firm.
This early concept stemmed from Korsh's personal experiences and feelings of imposter syndrome during his years on Wall Street. He chose to externalize this feeling by crafting a narrative around a character who was essentially a fraud.
Ultimately, this central element of a character lying about their credentials persisted. In the finished series, lead character Mike Ross, alongside Harvey Specter, is known for falsifying his educational background, directly reflecting the creator's initial thematic focus.
