The writing in this season has taken a noticeable dip in quality. This episode in particular wasn't poor overall - it had some redeeming qualities, including the Alex's past plotline. However there are certain recurring features which detract from the overall quality.
Squabbling and petty conflicts amongst our favourite characters have been shoehorned in at every opportunity, and this episode demonstrates this repeatedly. The Donna vs Harvey vs Louis scene in particular was ridiculous. They're all made to bicker with one another even though those characters wouldn't normally over something so petty. These unnatural conflicts have been manufactured in an attempt to keep us interested, because the bravado of the storytelling isn't up to par. And we know how pointless this filler-conflict is because by the end of the episode everything's back to normal and the silly disputes are long forgotten about.
Suits didn't used to need to manufacture these pointless conflicts, because it had a solid season-to-season storyline which was always building in the background. This season (and last season, arguably) has been a completely mish-mash so far.
I really hope the rest of the season improves, but I doubt it will. It's a shame that what was once a 10/10 show (seasons 1-4, perhaps beyond) has become one which I roll my eyes at nearly every other scene due to the poor writing.
I love Suits, I love these characters, and I love the cast. It's such a shame to see them having to run with these mediocre scripts.
Squabbling and petty conflicts amongst our favourite characters have been shoehorned in at every opportunity, and this episode demonstrates this repeatedly. The Donna vs Harvey vs Louis scene in particular was ridiculous. They're all made to bicker with one another even though those characters wouldn't normally over something so petty. These unnatural conflicts have been manufactured in an attempt to keep us interested, because the bravado of the storytelling isn't up to par. And we know how pointless this filler-conflict is because by the end of the episode everything's back to normal and the silly disputes are long forgotten about.
Suits didn't used to need to manufacture these pointless conflicts, because it had a solid season-to-season storyline which was always building in the background. This season (and last season, arguably) has been a completely mish-mash so far.
I really hope the rest of the season improves, but I doubt it will. It's a shame that what was once a 10/10 show (seasons 1-4, perhaps beyond) has become one which I roll my eyes at nearly every other scene due to the poor writing.
I love Suits, I love these characters, and I love the cast. It's such a shame to see them having to run with these mediocre scripts.