Original Suits Star Patrick J. Adams Joins Season 2 Of Fox’s Crime Drama

Accused season 2 recruits Patrick J. Adams, as the Suits star finds himself on the other side of the law. Developed by Homeland co-creator Alex Gansa and based on the British show of the same name, Accused debuted in January 2023 on Fox. The anthology focuses on ordinary people who are accused of crimes as they go on trial, showing how they got to that point. The cast of Accused season 1 included The OC star Rachel Bilson, The Americans alum Margo Martindale, The Blacklist‘s Megan Boone, and more.

TVLine confirms that Adams is set to appear in an episode of Accused season 2, which debuts Tuesday, October 1 at 8 PM ET on Fox. Adams, who played Mike Ross on Suits, will appear alongside Grey’s Anatomy‘s Jerrika Hinton. The duo join other actors confirmed for the crime anthology, such as fellow Grey’s Anatomy alum Justin Chambers, Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman, and Michael Chiklis who reprises his season 1 role.

What Is Adams’ Accused Episode About? (& What’s He Doing Next?)

Adams Will Also Appear In Two Netflix Shows

Adams and Hinton, who played Stephanie Edwards on Grey’s Anatomy, will both appear in the episode titled “Marcus.” In it, a tech entrepreneur creates software that leads down a dark path when used. Adams will play Pete, with Hinton portraying Lycia. The titular role of Marcus will be played by Nick Cannon, the actor, rapper, and Masked Singer host.

In addition to his guest turn on Accused, Adams is also attached to two upcoming Netflix shows. He’s joined the cast of Lockerbie, a six-episode drama based on the real events surrounding the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. He’ll also appear in Wayward, a thriller that explores the darkness behind the troubled teen industry and zeroes in on the struggles between one generation and the next.

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Why Patrick J. Adams’ Mike Left Suits After Season 7

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As for whether Adams will appear in the Suits: LA spinoff, which will be premiering on NBC, the actor has said he’s open to reprising the role of Mike. But for now, at least, Adams has a busy television slate that includes a role in Accused season 2. The anthology debuted strong in 2023, to more than 8 million viewers, and was a relatively notable hit for Fox.

What To Know About Accused (& Which Episodes Rank The Highest?)

Season 1 Had 15 Episodes

Hailing from FOX Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, Accused is able to stream on Hulu. It cd focuses on a new set of characters with each episode. Telling topical human stories of crime and punishment, the anthology typically unfolds from the perspective of the defendant via flashbacks. There is, at times, as well, a twist that’s revealed late in the runtime. Adapted from a BAFTA winning BBC anthology, the series was created by Jimmy McGovern. Accused season 1 incorporates stories of how far a father would go for his family and depicts what it’s like to live with a disability in a standout episode.

In terms of the highest-ranking episodes to sample, per IMDb’s ratings, the premiere featuring The Shield actor Michael Chiklis comes in first. In it, a successful brain surgeon with a seemingly perfect family pushes up against the limits of unconditional love and faces the consequences. That’s followed by “Jiro’s Story”, which examines what happens when a loved one is being abused in a new home. Coming in third is “Morgan’s Story”, about a teacher that’s arrested under suspicious circumstances. Fourth is “Robyn’s Story”, about an affair gone wrong between a drag performer and a closeted man.

And, in the fifth spot, there is “Jack’s Story.” It’s about a high school teacher who puts his reputation on the line when he helps a student in need. Accused season 2 has already added Orange Is The New Black‘s Taylor Schilling, in addition to William H. Macy and Danny Pino. If the format proves successful for another run, especially with the addition of a popular Suits actor, it’s safe to bet the defendant-focused anthology might run for at least a few more years.

Source: TVLine

Accused

Accused is a legal drama series that delves into the complexities of criminal cases from the perspectives of both the accused and the accusers. Each standalone episode presents a new case, exploring the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters involved. The series aims to offer a nuanced portrayal of the criminal justice system, highlighting the intricacies and challenges inherent in each case.

Cast

Abigail Breslin , Malcolm-Jamal Warner , Jason Ritter , Keith Carradine , Molly Parker

Release Date

January 22, 2023

Seasons

1

Creator(s)

Howard Gordon , Jimmy McGovern