Sarah Rafferty reflects on enduring legacy of 'Suits' and the exciting prospect of a reunion
Sarah Rafferty, who was recently seen in Netflix' adaptation of the Ali Novak’s book “My Life With the Walter Boys”, recently opened up about the unexpected resurgence of her hit show «Suits» on the streaming service.
The legal drama that was aired on USA Network between 2011 and 2019 has broken several streaming records since it became available to stream on Netflix in June. The show notched 18 billion streaming minutes in July, becoming the most-watched title ever acquired by a streaming service, as per the Nielsen.
Rafferty, who played the iconic role of Donna Paulsen in the legal drama, expressed gratitude for the enduring popularity of the show, acknowledging the surreal experience of billions of minutes being watched and the impact it continues to have on fans.
«It's impossible to wrap your brain around billions of minutes being watched,» She said in an interview with Los Angeles Times.
Acknowledging the show's profound impact on viewers, Rafferty — who worked in other popular shows, including “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Chicago Med" post «Suits», also shared heartwarming anecdotes about fan encounters, ranging from impromptu conversations at her children's bus stop to being recognized by people at assisted living facilities.
The actress emphasized the joy of connecting with fans and the comfort «Suits» brings to audiences during challenging times.
«What I feel about it is that right now, our world feels like it’s growing more and more fractured and dark. And if people are turning to television, or turning to “Suits,” to escape, or to find relief, or to find comfort, or to have a connection, then that’s incredibly gratifying. It sounds really cheesy,
