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 56% Audience Score User Ratings: 9 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review 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 Pearson: Season 1 Videos 1:00 Pearson: Season 1 Teaser - Coming Soon 1:42 Pearson: Behind the Scenes - Meet the Actors 1:01 Pearson: Exclusive Sneak Peek - Doing Your Job 5:19 Pearson: Season 1 Episode 1 Sneak Peek - The First 5 Minutes 1:00 Pearson: Season 1 Trailer - You Can't Hide Women Like Jessica Pearson 0:19 Pearson View All Videos (6) Pearson: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (3) Tv Season Info Genre: Drama Network: USA Network Premiere Date: Jul 17, 2019 Cast Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson Isabel Arraiza as Yoli Castillo Eli Goree as Derrick Mayes Simon Kassianides as Nick D'Amato Bethany Joy Lenz as Keri Allen Chantel Riley as Angela Cook Morgan Spector as Mayor Bobby Golec Wayne Duvall as Pat McGann Danni Dandan Gadigan as City Clerk Kannon Hicks as Bobby Jr Brandon Young as Malik Coier Amerson as Karl Anthony Jefferies Juanita Jennings Betsy Brandt D.B. Woodside Juanita Jennings Betsy Brandt Jim O'Heir Colby French Wayne Duvall D.B. Woodside H. Richard Greene Stephen Friedrich Matt Devine Robert Pine Jesse D. Goins Gabriel Macht John Rubinstein Lynn Andrews Julian Acosta Abby Brammell Diandra Lyle Amol Shah Rene Rivera Bertila Damas Paul Bartholomew John Posey Ray Stoney Sharif Atkins Bertila Damas Rene Rivera Jim O'Heir H. Richard Greene Jesse D. Goins Julian Acosta Abby Brammell Rich Ceraulo Ko Rick Hoffman Diandra Lyle Colby French John Posey Show More Cast News & Interviews for Pearson: Season 1 2019 TV Premiere Dates Calendar 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 Critic Reviews for Pearson Season 1 All Critics (18) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (5) Darker, edgier Suits spinoff has cursing, innuendo. Aug 6, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 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 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 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 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 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 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 View All Critic Reviews (18) Audience Reviews for Pearson: Season 1 4d ago I'm sad Suits is in it's final season and thrilled that on of my favorite characters continues on. Love it! Ronni G 4d ago Overall I like the show. However, somethings don't make sense, and it's not so much because I am a screenwriter and live in Chicago, but some of the choices that the characters make, I don't think are consistent with what those responses would be in a real circumstance. Also, I could really use a lot less of the mayors affair. I think there's enough going on with the city, politically, that a strong script to be centered around politics and power. I think both Gina Torres' wardrobe and her assistants wardrobe, are impeccably phenomenal. Ross J 4d ago I feel like there are no likeable characters on this show. Jessica Pearson was tough and no-nonsense in Suits and was very likable, but they have made her just as much of a jerk as everyone else in the show. There is no one to root for yet! I hope that changes! Kristopher K Jul 27, 2019 No Chicago mayor would hire a disbarred NYC lawyer as his or her fixer. Craziest premise. Also, so few real scenes of the city; doesn't feel genuine. Anyone can shoot the skyline and City Hall. Writing is just so-so. Too much snark. I just watched the second episode and it's my last. Too bad, because I like the lead. Lex T Jul 20, 2019 Bad writing Bad acting Shirley N 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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