Sometimes networks like to debate show titles endlessly. A series may get announced with one title but then has a new name before it actually airs. But with the “Suits” spin-off “Pearson” (10 p.m. Wednesday, USA), it’s difficult to imagine the title as anything else because Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) is the sun and everything in the show – and everyone – revolves around her.

And why not? Ms. Torres exudes power and style – her wardrobe is most impressive – but the writing for this drama is somewhat lacking. Situations repeat, Jessica knows everything better than her new co-workers in the office of Chicago’s Mayor Bobby Golec (Morgan Spector), who has hired her as his fixer after she lost her law license. Bobby repeatedly gets mad at Jessica (and others) and then has to apologize.

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