Fact check: Was SUITS actually released in 2013, in conjunction with GTA V?

1. Summary of the results

The analyses definitively contradict the claim in the original statement. SUITS was not released in 2013 - multiple sources confirm that the pilot episode of SUITS premiered on June 23, 2011 ^{[1] [2] [3]}. This means the series began two years before the suggested 2013 date and was not released in conjunction with GTA V.

Regarding GTA V, one source confirms that GTA V was released in September 2013 ^[4], while another mentions GTA 5's 2013 release ^[5]. However, since SUITS premiered in 2011, there was no simultaneous release of these two entertainment properties.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several important contextual elements:

• SUITS ran for multiple seasons: The series premiered in 2011 and continued until 2019 ^[3], meaning it was an ongoing series rather than a single release
• SUITS experienced a resurgence in popularity: One source notes that "Suits was released in the early 2010s and gained popularity" and mentions a "Suits Resurgence and 2020s Popularity" ^[6], suggesting the show may have gained renewed attention years after its original premiere
• The entertainment landscape context: While GTA V was a major gaming release in 2013, SUITS was already an established television series by that point, having aired for two full seasons

The question may stem from confusion about when SUITS gained widespread cultural relevance versus when it actually premiered.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains factual inaccuracies that could mislead audiences about entertainment history:

• Incorrect timeline: Stating SUITS was released in 2013 is demonstrably false, as confirmed by multiple sources showing a 2011 premiere date ^{[1] [2] [3]}
• False correlation: Suggesting a coordinated release between SUITS and GTA V implies a strategic entertainment industry decision that never occurred
• Potential confusion of popularity with release: The misinformation may stem from conflating when SUITS became culturally significant or experienced renewed popularity with its actual premiere date

This type of misinformation could benefit content creators or media outlets seeking to create false connections between popular entertainment properties for engagement purposes.