By: Amir Salaad

Warning: This review contains minor spoilers

‘Suits’ is a television drama about lawyers created by Aaron Korsh (executive producer) in 2011. This television drama revolves around two attorneys who work together with their colleagues at a law firm in New York City. The rating of this television drama is TV-14, and it is characterized by the use of smart intellect, heavy office drama, and the occasional strong language in each of the episodes.

Mike Ross is a college graduate with a photographic memory and a genius level IQ, and was able to avoid going to jail after being caught with drugs during a raid of a drug house. He accidentally walks into the law offices of the top law firm in New York City where he meets Harvey Specter, one of the top attorneys in the city. Although Mike has no formal education or license to practice law, Harvey believes Mike’s knowledge and confidence are exceptional enough to hire him on the spot. However, Mike and Harvey know that Mike will have to remain under the radar at the law firm, particularly since Mike has no official documentation to prove his qualifications to be hired as an attorney at the law firm. The firm’s managing partner Jessica Pearson, and Harvey’s rival at the law firm, Louis Litt are people they particularly have to be cautious of.

As each episode of the television drama progresses, Harvey and Mike continue to represent clients in high stakes cases, all while attempting to maintain the secret surrounding Mike’s background. The closer the television drama gets to the end, the more serious the cases become, the more powerful the clients become, and the more severe the consequences become for both the client and the attorneys representing them.

The relationship aspect of the television drama is what sets ‘Suits’ apart from other legal dramas. At first glance, it would appear that Harvey is arrogant. However, as the television drama progresses, it is shown that Harvey is very dedicated to the concepts of loyalty and trust. Mike, on the other hand, has feelings of guilt knowing he does not deserve to be an attorney and works hard to keep up with his peers. Also, Rachel Zane (played by Meghan Markle) develops her character by becoming more confident and determined, and Donna Paulsen (played by Sarah Rafferty) develops her character by continuing to demonstrate she is a sharp, loyal, and intelligent individual who consistently thinks ahead of the game.

I think ‘Suits’ is a very interesting show and its complexity keeps you interested. At first you don’t really know what you’re getting into, but as you keep watching you get to know more and more about the characters and their emotions. Sean Cahill (played by Neil McDonough) is my favorite character as he starts off as sort of a bad guy, but later he and Harvey become friends.

I would give ‘Suits’ a 9.5/10. You can watch it on Netflix and other streaming services.