‘When you’re backed against the wall, break the goddamn thing down’ -Harvey Spectre
Suits is about Manhattan’s top law firm located in the most humble but expensive New York City. The constant conflict among the partners makes it difficult to choose the name of the law firm. The show features immensely smart, sassy, intellectual, sophisticated, and, of course, brilliant lawyers. The characters have a hard time living their dreams in New York City.
Suits has been directed by many people over the seasons. Michael Smith and Anton Cropper have been the two people who have directed the major episodes. Patrick J. Adams playing MIke in the series has also directed a few episodes.
HOW MIKE ROSS WON HARVEY SPECTER?
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The whole story kick-starts when the protagonist Harvey Spectre (a senior partner) hires Mike Ross. As Mike was trying dodging a detective while making a delivery of drugs, he chanced upon the interview in which Harvey Spectre was hiring associates for his firm. Mike impresses Harvey with his eidetic memory and knowledge because of which Harvey hires him. Although Mike did not go to Harvard and was not pursuing a law degree, Harvey hires him. Since the revelation that Mike practiced law illegally could tarnish the reputation of the firm and could impinge on Mike as well, it was kept discrete.
Apart from that, Louis Litt starts as a junior partner at Jessica’s firm and is an uncontrollable freak. Louis and Harvey have a sweet-bitter history of their kind. Even though Harvey despises Louis for being silly and immature at times, the latter hopes that the former would one day accept him and act with him as his equal. But Harvey being egotistical and arrogant, very rarely shows his respect for Louis.
Meanwhile, the show being a legal drama set, shows how the firm resolves the legal issues and disputes of their corporate and individual clients. The quick, snappy, witty, clever, and amusing dialogues of the characters will keep you hooked to the show. The love interests of the characters have unexpected twists and turns, which keeps the audience engaged. The story keeps on going back and forth throughout the seasons, giving the viewers a sneak peek into the past of the characters.
WHEN THE SECRET IS REVEALED!?!
Season 5 has some of the best cliffhanger episodes because it is the season in which Mike’s secret gets revealed. It’s Louis’s girlfriend Sheila who sold Mike out as she sends an anonymous letter about the same, which discloses that Mike was a fraud after which he gets arrested. The incident severe the ties between Louis and Sheila Saaz. The firm faces legal actions for the same and all the employees eventually had to leave the firm as it was facing a financial crisis. But as Mike gets released early from the prison when he agrees to get information on his cellmate in prison, things turn around. The incident of Mike going to prison was emotionally draining for all the characters. They all were a close family, but could not stay together. Mike and Rachel leave Manhattan, Pearson leaves the firm and everyone is facing difficulty coping up with such catastrophic changes.
But as very well said every cloud has a silver lining. The show has a happy ending. Louis marries Sheila who gives birth to their baby. Harvey marries Donna and they move with Mike and Rachel to Seattle.
Characters
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Harvey Specter
was a mailroom clerk before Jessica met him and arranged for him to go to Harvard Law school. He had a rough childhood due to his parents’ relationship and is emotionally conflicted. As humble and as awesome of an attorney he is, his pride and arrogance of being the best closer in the city of New York makes his relations a little difficult with others. He loves Donna who has been her assistant since the beginning of his career. He has a fetish for expensive suits and high-class living.
Mike Ross
Patrick J. Adams plays the role of Mike Ross. He is a college dropout. Additionally, he was taking LSATS for other students in exchange for some money. However, he never got the chance to fulfill his dream of becoming a lawyer. Fortunately, he was hired as an associate without a degree, which completely changed his life. He is an orphan and was brought by his grandmother. Mike falls for Rachel Zane and eventually marries her. Not to mention he has an eidetic memory and has a knack for reading since his childhood.
Rachel Zane
Meghan Markhel plays the role of Rachel Zane. She is the daughter of Robert Zane, one of the most renowned lawyers. She is a paralegal and sometimes feel insecure about it as her father is renowned lawyer. Rachel loves Mike but makes certain mistakes which make their relationship hard. She eventually makes it to a Law school later on and the relations with her father also improve gradually. Also, she is smart and one of the best researcher at the firm.
Jessica Pearson
Gina Torres plays the role of Jessica Pearson. She is the managing partner at the firm. She is hardworking, smart, and manipulative. Jessica is clever and knows how to get things done her way. She has a hard time keeping up with her relationship but eventually makes it work. Being a black boss lady makes it clear how much she deserves what she owns.
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Why will Suits suit you?
The series showcases the most a la mode and chic town of Manhattan, it captures some amazing cinematic vistas. Along with that, the smart and intellectual characters are enough to make you want to watch Suits. Harvey and Ross with their inside jokes will make you watch in awe. Harvey. The show represents the most serious and difficult times of the characters, in a light and humorous way. Yes, it is true, once you watch the show, all one can think about is being a lawyer. The show props up such fantasies, but that’s how impactful and entertaining it is.
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