While many attributeMr. Robotwith completely shaking up the expectation of quality at USA, it can’t be understated the ways in whichSuitsplays a role in the conversation. Since 2011, the legal drama has pushed the boundaries of serialized story in a genre not typically known for it. However, things came to a head in a big way over the summer when the show’s main protagonist, Mike Ross, was arrested for not having a law degree while serving as a practicing lawyer in New York City – which was the entire premise of the show to begin with.
While on the set ofSuits, we caught up with actorsPatrick J. Adams(Ross),Gabriel Macht(Harvey Specter) and showrunnerAaron Korshto discuss the impact the twist will have on the series, as while its characters as we head into the second half of Season 5.
Gabriel Macht added, “the stakes have gotten so incredibly high, that it’s possible they’ll drop now and we can go back to this place where maybe we’ll see these people smiling a bit more. Early on, in Seasons 1 and 2, there’s some really funny stuff. As we got closer to where we are now, the stakes are so high that it’s almost out of place to put any funny into it. I think there will be more of a balance [in Season 6].”
“I think [the arrest] is the biggest, boldest thing we’ve ever done on the show,” Patrick J. Adams also added. “It was something that needed to happen. The show needed something to come and kick it in the butt. All the great shows aren’t afraid to change. I think we were all feeling like we were ready for a big change. This is sort of built into the fabric of the show. We also want to deal with this before it’s over because it’s really rich material for all the characters.”
Adding to that, Gabriel Macht stated, “I think a large part of what we’re dealing with in the back six is [Harvey’s] confronted with being responsible for hiring Mike in the first place. I think the selfish part of him believes he’s 100% responsible. Ultimately, we’re leading up to this trial where Mike’s life is on the line and I think the heroic part of Harvey wants to take the bullet for him… Harvey’s sorting a lot of stuff out, privately. There are moment where we’re going to see him be vulnerable in how to move forward and work this whole situation out.” The actor then added that Donna will be the first person he seeks counsel from after learning of Mike’s arrest.
Suitsreturns January 27thon USA.
