Suits - TV Series Review

In ‘Suits’, while the firm’s trials occupy the center of the series, its main characters revolve around Mike Ross, a high learner who dropped out of Harvard Law School. Contrary to expectations he starts working for Harvey Specter, the Manhattan’s most successful legal closer in one of the best law firms. Having a heavy burden in front of him, Mike begins to work in the world of corporate law and builds an unusual friendship with Harvey. The plot revolves around internal conflicts , friendship, and gradually evolving personalities within the frame work of solving legal issues.

The series portrays issues of office politics, friendship, integrity set within the backdrop of professionalism in practicing law. Again, the tense and the humorous are held with a light-handed masterly that frequently overlays breathtaking dialogues with laughter. Emotional triggers of the characters are not hidden from viewers, and therefore each success and failure are highly significant. Suits creates a world of workplace triumphs accompanied by ethical dilemmas and submerge it in a tone of balanced humor that makes the audience engrossed and entertained at once.

Gabriel Macht does an excellent job portraying Harvey Specter as a charming and poised lawyer. Paternal chemistry with Mike portrayed by Patrick J Adams is the pulse of the show. Adams has done a great job in portraying a character of Mike that is intelligent but innocent at the easome time. Louis is perfectly played by Rick Hoffman as an endearing eccentric – this character often takes center stage and gains viewers support. All the actors blend perfectly into their roles making the series as realistic as can be. The directors of the series include Michael Smith, Anton Cropper and Christopher Misiano, ‘Suits’ is well crafted series. Their subtle guidance depicts the tense ambiance of the Manhattan legal environment as well as incorporating the peaks and troughs of comedy and drama. The directors show a good understanding of how and when to pace a show, which presents complex character arcs and twists with ease while keeping the story moving at a good pace.

The music of ‘Suits’ fits the tone of the show very well, although popular songs from the modern world are often used in important scenes. It bolsters the stories, heightening moments of feeling while never burying the stories in a hacking cough. With a good selection in songs, character development is enhanced in giving the viewer an enveloping feeling in the risky profession of their favorite characters.

The show has high cinematic value with uniquely capturing the grandeur and seriousness of the New York corporate life. Every frame visualises the contrast of high-rising offices against the personal and intimate spaces, which are equal to homes. The visuals can complement or reflect the feelings of the characters, light or angle enhance the viewers’ experience of understanding the plot.

The aesthetics of the show can be seen in the high-quality offices of the legal system, which create both an illusion of sophistication and tension. In ‘Suits’ these are more subtle since they do not require special effects, however any applied blend in tactfully into the show’s setting. This sits well with its character base drama and not pyrotechnics, to keep the legal drama’s world believable.

The B roll editing especially the transitions cuts in ‘Suits’ are clean and well timed to sustain the series’ narrative. Neither the interpenetrating law-speak nor the soap opera is overdone, since pacing is tightly controlled. Editing is also used to make sure that every episode plays out cleanly to keep the viewers engaged by its multiple story lines. Action takes in trial scenes is swift, while some other shots are more contemplative. It also gives required depth to the characters and the story and thus keeps the audience engaged throughout thus maintaining the rhythm.

The dialogues in ‘Suits’ TV show is witty with lot of intellectual content. A lot of irony can be seen in the exchanges more particularly the exchanges between Harvey and Mike. The script, for the most part, deftly plays the regular blend of comedy and drama, and the dialogue is often used to establish character and to advance the plots of the series.

At times, ‘Suits’ even has ditched episodes where the legal cases look like reflecting the protagonists’ problems too obviously. Certain arcs are rather unbelievable at times but they are offset by the growth of characters and the central relationships which are very compelling.

On a whole it is a delicious legal drama enriched with intense corporate theme along with sincere portrayal of characters and quick wit. It gives an interesting insight into power, success and friendship, and makes a lasting impression through the great narrative and the acting.