Suits

Suits is a legal drama series that premiered on the USA Network in 2011 and ran for 9 seasons. It centers around a brilliant college dropout named Mike Ross who begins working as a law associate for Harvey Specter, one of Manhattan’s top lawyers at the prestigious Pearson Hardman firm.

Mike keeps his lack of a law degree a secret with help from Harvey, who recognizes Mike’s photographic memory and natural talent for law despite not having a formal education. Together, they take on high profile cases while navigating the cutthroat corporate environment.

Gabriel Macht stars as Harvey, a talented closer with a brash, cocky attitude who likes bending the rules if it helps him win. Patrick J. Adams plays Mike, whose intelligence and eidetic memory allow him to thrive at the firm despite his secret. Their mentor-mentee relationship forms the core of the show.

The ensemble cast includes Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt, the jealous financial manager who sees Harvey as a rival, Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen, Harvey’s witty secretary and confidant, and Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane, a paralegal and Mike’s love interest. Gina Torres also recurs as Jessica Pearson, the firm’s shrewd managing partner.

Suits blends legal drama with interpersonal relationships and intrigue. The cases tackle high profile crimes, corporate battles, and scandals, but the show’s real draw is the dynamics between its leads. Their razor-sharp banter and the constant threat of Mike’s secret being exposed adds suspense.

Over its long run, cast members leave and new faces like Katherine Heigl join the firm. But Suits at its core remains centered on Harvey and Mike’s ambition, friendship, and conflicts. It embraces melodrama and powerful people behaving badly behind the scenes of the wealthy elite.

With its Manhattan setting, slippery stakes, legal jargon, and larger-than-life characters, Suits evokes the legacy of popular primetime soaps like L.A. Law and The Practice while adding a contemporary feel. Multiple seasons allow in-depth looks at the lives and dramas of the ensemble beyond just courtroom theatrics.

By the emotional series finale, long-running storylines reach resolution, underscoring the relationships and growth between characters over nearly a decade. For viewers who enjoy flashy legal showdowns, office politics, and interpersonal drama, Suits delivers a slick, compelling combination of intrigue, action, and heart. The layers of secrets and twists keep fans hooked across all of the show’s nine seasons.