'Suits' ratings take a nosedive, with Meghan Markle off doing duty as Duchess of Sussex
USA Network's 'Suits' has seen a consistent drop in its rating department after former star Meghan Markle quit her job as Rachel Zane at the show to become the Duchess of Sussex. After taking vows as Prince Harry's wife, Markle has reportedly given up on her acting career to pursue full time royal career in the British royalty.
The show is now averaging at 1.2 million viewers per episode through three episodes in its eighth season. The show was already heading towards a downward ride even before Markle had left the show during which time the show's fifth season averaged a mere 2 million viewers per episode, and the number further declined to 1.59 million in Season 6. It got worse in Season 7 when the ratings fell down to 1.3 million around the time when Markle was leaving the show. However, Markle isn't the only star to have left the show. Patrick J. Adams who had played the lead role of Mike Ross had exited the show earlier this season after the onscreen couple moved to Seattle following their marriage.