Suits is one of this summer season's shows that I will watch religiously, albeit with the help of Hulu.com. It is fresh. I don't know why, as the premise is not entirely original. Perhaps it is the razor sharp dialogue--think Gillette Mach 3 sharp. Or perhaps it is the likable protagonist, Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), who is a Will Hunting-type savant who must constantly use his brilliance to pick up the nuances of legal profession. His struggles are compounded by the fact that he never actually went to law school. Or even finished college. He is the exceptionally-talented slacker who is given a shot at legitimacy, and , unlike Will Hunting, really does want to succeed.
The heart of the story comes from Mike's inability to breeze through it all. He comes up short, faces serious disaster, and loses confidence in himself. But in the end, he is helped by his gifted, yet selfish, boss, Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht).
One of this show's strengths is that its principals are predominantly played by relatively unknown actors (Gina Torres being one of the exceptions). I think that there exists in this show a measure of humility and earnestness in that the entire cast wants this show to be successful. And if the show continues as it has begun, it has great potential.
Sure, it still is a bit of a familiar set up, but the dialogue and characters are so well-written that it gives the show personality and energy that seems to be increasingly hard to come by.
Channel: USA Network
Genre: Legal Drama
Rating: TV-14
Recommendation: MUST SEE
