Mike leaving Suits definitely harmed the show, but changes to another central character got the decline started long before he departed.

The first attempt at a "Suits" spin-off starred one of the cast members who exited, Gina Torres, as the titular character in 2019's "Pearson." That show ended up lasting only one season.

Patrick J. Adams spoke at the New York City premiere Thursday night. — -- Mike Ross is trading in his two-piece suit for prison blues on season 6 of "Suits," premiering July 13. In the gasp ...