Suits – The adult table is the place to be

Rarely does a show cause me to break out in a huge smile, but Suits did that tonight. At the end, after all the maneuvering by Harvey, Louis and then Mike … I just had to smile. This episode was full of tension, twists and turns, and then resolutions that made “Errors and Omissions” one of my favorite episodes of any show in a while. When it was over, I wanted to watch it again and see the story unfold once more.

Harvey and Mike have a relationship that’s so engrossing to watch; it’s this push and pull with each other. Harvey almost expects Mike to let him down, while Mike is waiting to fail. I think it’s because Harvey wants Mike to be just like him, but that’s just unrealistic and unattainable. At the same time, Harvey realizes that Mike has skills he doesn’t have. As much as Mike has difficulties with the actual law stuff, he’s shown his abilities can uniquely help the firm.

Both Harvey and Mike were put in “the gun to the head” situations, but when Harvey had “the gun to his head” he was able to get himself out of it unlike Mike. That disappointed Harvey. So many of the situations were engaging and/or funny, but in the end the best was Mike closing the door on Louis. The somewhat insecure Mike closed the deal; Harvey would have been so proud.

Two episodes in, it is clear one of Harvey’s skills is to have a solution to his problem presented through a different problem or even the mention of a word. In this case, he tried to use the judge’s desire for a “sterling” reputation against him, unfortuately that didn’t work. But, when Mike mentioned working for “free”, that triggered the solution for Wyatt’s patent problem. So far, the connections have made sense and haven’t been over the top, but if not handled carefully it could become a plot device that turns annoying.

I’m enjoying the interactions between all the characters, even Louis. He, as a character, is annoying, but he isn’t annoying to watch. That is a very narrow line for that type of character. The same almost could be said for Harvey. He is so smug, but you just kinda love him anyway. I’m looking forward to delving deeper into who these characters are and the relationships between them all. I especially am looking forward to seeing how integral the women of the firm are to its success.

There were so many good quotes and moments, I jotted down more than I normally do.

Suits Quotes and Notes:

• “Wrong, that’s the adult table in there and you haven’t earned the privilege yet.” – Harvey
  “But, I played air hockey with him.” – Mike
• “Better luck next time, Harvey.” – Judge Pearl
• Watching Louis and Mike “play” tennis was hilarious. It’s definitely not Mike’s sport.
• “Ball’s in your court.” – Louis standing naked in front of Mike
• Patrick J. Adams did a great job playing stoned. How awkward – especially running into Jessica in the elevator!
• “You’re High. Get out.” – Harvey
• “You think I should take it?” – Wyatt
  “I think you should tell them to shove it up their ass.” – Harvey
• “But now that she’s getting a divorce, my policy no longer applies. And of course, she’s free to date whoever she pleases, and she pleases me. Enjoy your evening, Donald.” – Harvey
• “Look, sometimes when someone pulls a gun on you, instead of bullets, it’s filled with blanks.” – Harvey

Clacked by Carla Day
on Jul 01, 2011 @ 03:41 EST5EDT