what city is suits set in

The TV show "Suits" is set in New York City, but it was primarily filmed in Toronto, Ontario). The pilot episode and the exterior shots featured in the title sequence were actually filmed in New York City, but every episode thereafter took place in Canada. The reason for filming in Toronto is that it offers tax credits for qualifying film and TV productions. Despite not being filmed in New York City, the shows production team created a convincing setting for the show, allowing it to maintain visual authenticity without added expenses.