20 Suits Fails You’ve Probably Never Noticed
Welcome to the ultimate exposé that will make you rethink your love affair with the iconic TV series “Suits.” Sure, the show had an impressive run of nine seasons and even saw a rebirth on Netflix, but is it really the legal drama masterpiece we all believe it to be? While Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter charmed us into thinking he could single-handedly keep the show’s charisma intact—even after the exits of pivotal characters like Mike Ross and Rachel Zane—there’s a plethora of overlooked issues that deserve a courtroom of their own.
From failing the Bechdel test to multiple narrative loopholes and a glamorized yet flawed depiction of the legal world, “Suits” is far from perfect. Don’t get us wrong; the show managed to capture hearts and command a loyal fanbase, sealing the deal with a series finale that could only be described as a fan-service fiesta. However, behind the sharp tailoring and witty one-liners, the series has its own set of legal issues.
20. Harvey and Mike’s Superhuman Expertise
In the real legal world, there’s no way Harvey and Mike could be experts on every area of law, like in Suits. Successful lawyers specialize in one field, but these dynamic duo somehow juggle transactional and litigation work across multiple practice areas.
Their convenient expertise lets them swoop in and save the day in any case. But real lawyers have to tap colleagues to fill skill gaps. Just imagine the hijinks if Harvey had to call in favors to build a legal dream team!
19. Mike’s Secret Defies Belief
Mike concealing his lack of legal credentials was a key Suits storyline. But let’s get real: this bombshell should have detonated Mike’s career by season 1’s end. Lawyers thoroughly investigate opponents for any weakness.
Are we supposed to believe nobody uncovered Mike’s lack of degree and work history? His career should have combusted quicker than a Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Kudos to the writers for squeezing 9 seasons out of this increasingly implausible secret.
18. Harvard Fetish Defies Legal Reality
Law firms favor Ivy League grads, absolutely. But Pearson Hardman’s “Harvard only” rule for associates is just absurd. Do Mike’s Photoshop skills also give Harvard the world’s only credible law program?
The policy shrinks their recruiting pool drastically. And how did the Yale-educated Jessica stomach waive in these less-qualified Harvard alums? Pearson Hardman must offer one heck of a 401k to get away with such foolishness.
17. Where’s the Tedium and Paper Cuts?
Movies and shows glamorize law, but Suits takes it over the top. Big firm life has perks, but its dark side deserves screen time, too! Where are the dreary offices overflowing with files?
The grueling hours researching cases and proofing documents? And how about those nasty paper cuts from handling 1,000-page exhibits? Give us a taste of the real legal grind! Even just a paper-cut montage would add some well-needed realism.