Home > Pearson > Season 1 « TV Series Page Pearson: Season 1 (2019) Want to see Episode List Season 1 Pearson Critics Consensus Though Pearson trades the juicy intrigue of Suits for straightforward political drama, it works thanks to Gina Torres' commanding performance. 72% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 18 76% Audience Score User Ratings: 29 See score details Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 The Alderman Air date: Jul 17, 2019 Jessica starts her new job in the Mayor's office; it's a new world, and a whole new power struggle. More 2 The Superintendent Air date: Jul 24, 2019 Jessica's reputation in the press puts the police contract in jeopardy. More 3 The Union Leader Air date: Jul 31, 2019 A former attorney Jessica Pearson enters the complex world of Chicago politics after losing her license to practice. More 4 The Deputy Mayor Air date: Aug 7, 2019 With Bobby out, the Deputy Mayor pushes his own agenda. Jessica digs into a murder from North Park. More 5 The Former City Attorney Air date: Aug 14, 2019 Keri's past comes back to haunt her. Yoli and Derrick give a CEO the Chicago tour. More 6 The Donor Air date: Aug 21, 2019 Construction starts on North Park. Jessica finds new financial backers for Bobby's campaign. More 7 The Immigration Lawyer Air date: Aug 28, 2019 Jessica tries to square a debt. Nick reels from McGann's bombshell. Yoli deals with personal news. More 8 The Political Wife Air date: Sep 4, 2019 Keri goes on a trip with Stephanie. Angela helps her neighbors. Jessica deals with Yoli's problem. More 9 The Rival Air date: Sep 11, 2019 Angela leads a tent city outside of City Hall; Keri thinks more about her future; McGann recovers Nick. More 10 The Fixer Air date: Sep 18, 2019 Jessica is split between her personal and professional life; Keri comes to a decision about her future. 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Woodside Wayne Duvall Betsy Brandt D.B. Woodside Jim O'Heir Jim O'Heir Colby French Colby French H. Richard Greene Stephen Friedrich Matt Devine Robert Pine Jesse D. Goins Gabriel Macht John Rubinstein Julian Acosta Abby Brammell Lynn Andrews Diandra Lyle Amol Shah Rene Rivera Bertila Damas Paul Bartholomew John Posey Ray Stoney Sharif Atkins Bertila Damas Rene Rivera Myndy Crist H. Richard Greene Rich Ceraulo Ko Jesse D. Goins Julian Acosta Abby Brammell Rick Hoffman Diandra Lyle Lynn Andrews Paul Bartholomew John Posey Show More Cast News & Interviews for Pearson: Season 1 TV Premiere Dates 2019 What to Watch With Gina Torres, Pearson and Suits Star Gina Torres Busts Out Some NYC Swagger in Chicago in Exclusive Early Look at Suits Spin-off Pearson View All Pearson: Season 1 News Episodes 1 The Alderman Air date: Jul 17, 2019 Jessica starts her new job in the Mayor's office; it's a new world, and a whole new power struggle. More 2 The Superintendent Air date: Jul 24, 2019 Jessica's reputation in the press puts the police contract in jeopardy. More 3 The Union Leader Air date: Jul 31, 2019 A former attorney Jessica Pearson enters the complex world of Chicago politics after losing her license to practice. More 4 The Deputy Mayor Air date: Aug 7, 2019 With Bobby out, the Deputy Mayor pushes his own agenda. Jessica digs into a murder from North Park. More 5 The Former City Attorney Air date: Aug 14, 2019 Keri's past comes back to haunt her. Yoli and Derrick give a CEO the Chicago tour. More 6 The Donor Air date: Aug 21, 2019 Construction starts on North Park. Jessica finds new financial backers for Bobby's campaign. More 7 The Immigration Lawyer Air date: Aug 28, 2019 Jessica tries to square a debt. Nick reels from McGann's bombshell. Yoli deals with personal news. More 8 The Political Wife Air date: Sep 4, 2019 Keri goes on a trip with Stephanie. Angela helps her neighbors. Jessica deals with Yoli's problem. More 9 The Rival Air date: Sep 11, 2019 Angela leads a tent city outside of City Hall; Keri thinks more about her future; McGann recovers Nick. More 10 The Fixer Air date: Sep 18, 2019 Jessica is split between her personal and professional life; Keri comes to a decision about her future. More Critic Reviews for Pearson Season 1 All Critics (18) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (5) Whether viewers take to Pearson or not, Jessica Pearson is a symbol of endurance anyone can find comfort in, but black and brown women in particular. Jul 22, 2019 | Full Review… Melanie McFarland Salon.com Top Critic Even this plot, however, comes off as cold as steel, since we learn everything about it from dialogue alone. Pearson is all talk, little action. Jul 18, 2019 | Full Review… Robyn Bahr Hollywood Reporter Top Critic While there are several familiar elements from Pearson's predecessor, you'll be disappointed if you expect an extension of Suits. But the show is better for it. Jul 30, 2019 | Full Review… Kathia Woods Remezcla "Pearson" sometimes resembles a watered-down version of "The Good Wife"/"The Good Fight." Fans of "Suits" may still want to give "Pearson" a try but no one can blame them if they choose not to stick with this series. Jul 24, 2019 | Full Review… Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette STREAM IT if you're a Suits fanatic, but SKIP IT if you're not. Jul 19, 2019 | Full Review… Joel Keller Decider Pearson turns out to be a worthy successor to Suits, one that is more in keeping with where USA Network is headed. Jul 18, 2019 | Full Review… Kevin Yeoman ScreenRant I won't oversell Pearson's grittiness. This is still a big, glossy show with a side of soap opera. But I'm going to keep watching to see if it finds another gear. If it does, it will be very good summer TV indeed. Aug 1, 2019 | Full Review… Emily VanDerWerff Vox Darker, edgier Suits spinoff has cursing, innuendo. Aug 6, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media What's so appealing about Pearson is how this powerhouse attorney has shifted to the political sphere in a brand new city with strangers and limited power. Jul 18, 2019 | Full Review… Jasmine Blu TV Fanatic Overall, the stakes are higher on Pearson than they ever were on Suits, but, ironically, the series is still much more of a slow burn than the flagship show. Jul 17, 2019 | Rating: 75/100 | Full Review… Megan Vick TV Guide For fans of Suits, the change in tone that comes with Pearson will no doubt be jarring, but it offers a more substantial role for [Gina] Torres in a more fleshed-out version of Jessica. Jul 17, 2019 | Rating: 7.5/10 | Full Review… LaToya Ferguson Paste Magazine The show feels like it's still finding its footing in the first few episodes, but once it does, it soars. Jul 17, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… Ashley Bissette Sumerel Tell-Tale TV View All Critic Reviews (18) Audience Reviews for Pearson: Season 1 Jan 31, 2020 As awesome as it could be. Harshvardhan P Dec 01, 2019 Really enjoyed this underrated Suits spinoff and I'm sad to see it go. The first season definitely gave Suits a run for its money. Also, major props to Bethany Joy Lenz, who absolutely captivates in every scene. Jack Z Sep 26, 2019 Being a fan of Gina Torres, I really loved the first season of Pearson and desperately look forward to season 2! I loved the in-depth look into Jessica's personal life as well as her role being the mayor's 'closer.' Ten episodes went to quickly and I WANT MORE!!! Ava M Sep 26, 2019 Huge fan of the Jessica Pearson character from Suits and was super excited to see a spin-off featuring this strong female lead! Not disappointed in the slightest, I like that the show is grittier and filmed in that 'hard edge' city filter... and absolutely delighted that Jessica's wardrobe is just as outstanding and drool worthy as ever! Vahalia T Sep 23, 2019 Show is progressing slow, side characters are poorly developed and I can't link them to the main cast, it's like two separate shows. Pearson become more soup opera, that is disappointing. Firstly Jessica is an image of strong woman but by the end of the season it's like she's desperate lying player who's cannot be trust so why should we? Sep 22, 2019 Love this show. Good writing, good story lines. Mary Ann m Sep 21, 2019 This show is very well done, the story line and its relation to the show suits....truly gets chicago politics and corruption down to the T...excited for the 2nd season. Mike A Sep 18, 2019 Unexpectedly enjoyable spinoff Matthew D Sep 08, 2019 I like it! I hope there is a season 2, I can see the slow build of season 1 and I hope if there a another season the pace can be faster and the stories more intriguing Mariangela P Sep 08, 2019 Gina Torres is brilliant and the character is awesome but the show is so dull. I watch each week for the lead actress but it's hard work. Better scripts please! Sam Q See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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