Suits

Mike Ross is a brilliant college dropout with a photographic memory who, while fleeing a bad drug deal, slips into an interview with Harvey Specter, one of Manhattan's top litigators. Harvey, tired of the usual law school types, sees Mike's raw talent and hires him despite his lack of a law degree. The series tracks their partnership as they handle high-pressure corporate cases, wrestle with office rivalries, and try to keep Mike's secret from undoing everything they've built. Outside the courtroom the show focuses on mentor-protégé bonds, loyalty, workplace power struggles, and how moral lines shift under professional pressure. As cases escalate, personal loyalties and legal ethics become harder to separate.

Created by Aaron Korsh and first released in 2011, Suits stars Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter, with Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty, Amanda Schull, and Dulé Hill among the principal cast, and it built a multi-season audience.

While Suits never dominated major awards seasons, it did attract industry attention and a number of nominations over its run, and it helped raise the profiles of several cast members. Its long run and loyal audience translated into sustained recognition at peer and fan-voted ceremonies, and enjoyed enduring fan support.

With its slick visuals and sharp wardrobe choices, Suits helped popularize a polished, corporate aesthetic on television. Iconic character dynamics and memorable one-liners entered fan conversation, and the show's emphasis on style, confidence, and office power helped it become a reference point for modern legal dramas. Its style influenced fashion.

Critics and viewers praised the series for the chemistry between Harvey and Mike and for its fast, witty dialogue, reflected in an aggregate vote average of 8.221/10 from over 5,400 votes. Recurring themes include ambition, loyalty, ethical compromise, and how personal history shapes professional identity. Some seasons divided critics, however.