Suits - Season 5 Review
by iwantmycookies | created - 25 Jun 2015 | updated - 03 Mar 2016 | PublicSeason 5A rating - 8-great
Highlight episode - Faith
Barely gave the season its 8 rating but the finale helped lift the season's overall quality. A lot of weak writing, especially the whole Harvey sleeping with Esther causing the whole Louis and Harvey rift just for the sake of drama. Also disliked the whole Donna situation with Harvey, her character greatly weakened to a one-dimensional presence who just happens to know everything. Elsewhere Rachel was still pretty annoying and an insignificant presence other than to give Mike a reason to resign. That leads to the finale which finally incorporated flashbacks effectively and although I disliked Harvey's psychiatrist arc it wrapped up nicely enough. Jessica was a highlight character for sure here and although Hardman and Soloff attacking the firm was a little shoe-horned in it offered the most interesting aspect of the season. Harvey resigning to save Jessica was a nice moment and although Mike getting arrested was completely thrown-in the last moment it was still pretty effective. Interesting to see where it goes, hopefully the show can follow-through and not take back its decisions like in the past.
Season 5B Rating - 8.5-great
Highlight episode - Tick Tock
These 6 episodes were the most consistent we've had in awhile. This was mostly due to the whole endgame arc with Mike's trial and although the writing isn't the best the last 3 episodes were pretty great and intense. Not sure what to make of another season, I just hope for no Deus Ex Machina that deems all of this inconsequential.
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1.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Denial
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Mike and Rachel's engagement is put on the back burner as Donna leaves Harvey to work for Louis. Harvey is in denial and is confident she will return, but will he be able to handle it when he discovers she's not bluffing?
Director: Anton Cropper | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 3,180
7.5-good
2.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Compensation
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Jessica thinks that Harvey is putting out his "Donna anger" on Louis, as an ambitious senior partner tries to take on Harvey's salary. Rachel's dad insists that Mike and Rachel sign a prenup.
Director: Michael Smith | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,548
7.5-good
3.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
No Refills
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Mike teams up with his future father-in-law after Jessica says no to his case. Meanwhile, Harvey uses Charles Barkley to retaliate against Jack Soloff, but the fight and another confrontation with Donna triggers another anxiety attack.
Director: Anton Cropper | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,499
8-great
4.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
No Puedo Hacerlo
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Louis's sister wants to get a divorce, without getting her brother involved. Harvey takes her case. Zane & Mike are having some major disagreements on their case.
Director: Silver Tree | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,702
8-great
5.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Toe to Toe
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Harvey's rival claims to be a changed man; Harvey's sessions with Dr. Agard continue; Jessica asks Louis to make things right between himself and Harvey.
Director: Kevin Bray | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,306
7.5-good
6.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Privilege
(2015)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Harvey's relationship with Dr. Agard gets personal, when she has to testify against one of his clients.
Director: Michael Smith | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,312
7.5-good
7.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Hitting Home
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Mike teams up with Jack Soloff to co-counsel a case; Esther Litt returns to solve a problem; Donna and Harvey work on their friendship. Louis get into a fight with Harvey
Director: Roger Kumble | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 3,231
8-great
8.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Mea Culpa
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Harvey confesses and apologizes to Louis for punching him, but will it be enough to keep him from getting revenge? Mike's promotion goes through, but the opponent in his first case as partner knows his secret.
Director: Kate Dennis | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,654
7.5-good
9.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Uninvited Guests
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Jack Soloff initiates Daniel Hardman's power play to get back in the firm and take away Harvey's clients. Louis tries to find the dirt Hardman has on Soloff. Rachel discovers that her mom's big wedding plans could reveal Mike's secret.
Director: Silver Tree | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,551
8-great
10.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Faith
(2015)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Hardman prepares his takeover of the firm, Jessica appears to be on her way out, and Harvey is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Mike turns to the church to come up with a solution for his dilemma with Rachel.
Director: Anton Cropper | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 10,183
8.5-great
11.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Blowback
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Mike is arrested for fraud and is offered a deal if he gives up Harvey. Rachel is in a tough spot after her father finds out. Harvey is forced to represent Mike but keep up appearances that he has resigned to appease Charles Forstman.
Director: Cherie Nowlan | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 3,442
8-great
12.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Live to Fight...
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Harvey returns to the firm and Mike urges the firm to go on the offensive. The prosecutor uses Donna's father as leverage against Harvey. Louis figures out who wrote the email against Mike. Jessica turns to Jeff Malone for help in the case.
Director: Rob Seidenglanz | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,518
8-great
13.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
God's Green Earth
(2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Mike is furious when Anita Gibbs tries to scare Rachel into making a deal, while he turns to Dana to help save Harvey. A scathing newspaper article damages the firm's reputation, leaving Jack and Louis to resort to desperate measures.
Director: Anton Cropper | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,380
8-great
14.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Self Defense
(2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Jessica and Harvey try to convince Mike not to represent himself at trial, but Anita Gibbs blindsides them again at the last minute. Louis is concerned about his own culpability after he finds out that Sheila's secret location is found.
Director: Patrick J. Adams | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 2,982
8.5-great
15.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
Tick Tock
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
As Mike's case goes to the jury, he becomes distracted by a new case. Jessica and Harvey develop a new strategy to keep Mike in the clear, which sends Louis over the edge with his partners.
Director: Roger Kumble | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 4,284
8.5-great
16.
Suits (2011–2019)
Episode:
25th Hour
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Mike takes a deal, but he has big plans for Rachel before he goes to prison. Harvey goes to the jury foreman to find out if Mike made the right choice. Robert Zane uses the deal as leverage to try to blow up Pearson Specter Litt.
Director: Anton Cropper | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle
Votes: 4,099
8.5-great
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