Suits LAwill mark the return of one of the franchise’s most iconic characters, Harvey Specter, and while it will be great to see the lawyer on-screen once again, his appearance means a controversial trend will continue. Having been part of the series since season 1,Gabriel Macht played Harvey throughout the original show’s entire run, leaving a lasting legacy in the process. Now,Harvey Specter will cross over intoSuits LA, an upcoming spinoff set to focus on a Los Angeles law firm, with Macht confirmed to appear in a three-episode arc.
While it’s unclear what sort of role he’ll play just yet,Harvey’s return indicates he could be friends with Ted Black(Stephen Amell), as Black previously worked in New York before moving to LA. Regardless of his potential connections, Harvey’s presence in the spinoff will add some legitimacy to its cast, making the main characters feel more important now that they’ll be tied to the original show. As a result, Macht reprising his role certainly adds a lot of hype to the upcomingSuitsproject, but it also maintains a divisive trend that has been going on since 2019.
Harvey’s Return In Suits LA Won’t Involve Mike (As Far As We Know It)
Nothing Has Been Confirmed About Patrick J. Adams Appearing In The Spinoff Show
Despite the confirmation that Harvey will be involved inSuits LA, there have been no suggestions that Mike Ross will be a part of the project. Both characters led the original show for seven seasons, but other than three episodes in season 9, the duo haven’t been together since 2018. Sadly,Suits LAlooks like it will continue the trend of them being apart, as despite Mike being part ofHarvey’s bestSuitsscenesand vice versa, they don’t seem like they’ll cross paths again anytime soon, even if Patrick J. Adams does return to the franchise via the spinoff.
While Harvey’s confirmation is huge for the upcoming drama show, Mike would be an even bigger get for the project given he hasn’t had many appearances in the franchise over the past six years.
With Harvey’s involvement being advertised as a three-episode arc,it feels unlikely Mike would have anything more than a cameo in the spinoff’s first season given the lack of announcements. While Harvey’s confirmation is huge for the upcoming drama show, Mike would be an even bigger get for the project given he hasn’t had many appearances in the franchise over the past six years. However, although Mike may get his own episodes at some point, news about Adams' return would probably have been released by now, meaning Harvey will presumably continue hisSuitsjourney without his former protégé.
Suits Made Harvey Its Sole Main Character After Patrick J. Adams Left The Show
Harvey Became The Center Of Attention Rather Than Sharing The Spotlight With Mike After Adams' Departure
After Mike left the show towards the end of season 7, Harvey became its sole protagonist, as the story revolved almost entirely around him. While it could be arguedSuitswas always about Harvey, Mike was undeniably just as important, and the two shared the responsibility as protagonists, creating some interesting storylines. Their chemistry and rapport added a crucial dynamic to the series that helped elevate the drama, but withPatrick J. Adams leavingSuitsin season 7, things changed drastically. Rather than trying to replace Mike, the franchise opted to pivot and have Harvey become the sole protagonist.
Other characters did get elevated in the process, but Harvey was at the center of the action, making it clear he was officiallySuits' main character. Adams' departure could have led to the show ending after seven seasons to avoid any potential issues, but the decision to continue with Harvey in the spotlight paid off in the long run.Even if seasons 8 and 9 didn’t quite match the previous installments, they still provided plenty of entertainment, offered a satisfying conclusion, and kept interest in the franchise alive to warrant another spinoff while breaking Netflix records.
Harvey Is A Great Character On His Own (But He’s Much Better When Mike Is Around)
Suits Was At Its Best When Both Harvey & Mike Were At The Forefront Of The Story
Given he was a pivotal character throughoutSuits' entire run and is being brought back forSuits LA, there’s no denying Harvey is a great character on his own, but he was even more compelling alongside Mike. Gabriel Macht’s charisma helped make Harvey a complex and layered character who was both charming and ruthless. At times, this made him polarizing, especially when clashing with those around him, but despite his flaws, the skilled lawyer was admired by viewers. However, he wouldn’t have made quite the same impression had Mike not been part of his journey.
Suits LA Is Already Avoiding A Major Harvey Specter & Mike Ross Mistake That Could’ve Ruined Suits
Suits LA is already making changes to set it apart from the original show, starting with the core cast of characters that will keep the drama going.
Harvey constantly protected Mike, which showed his more human side, and putting his career on the line time and time again for the sake of his protégé made it clear how strong their bond was. They also had great humor together, and the loyalty and trust they shared was one ofSuits' most entertaining elements. Despite possessing many qualities that made him an excellent protagonist,Harvey simply wouldn’t have been as interesting without Mike’s presence, nor would he have become the likable and cunning lawyer that audiences grew to love, proving how important Mike was to his character.
Suits LA
Suits LA follows Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who now represents influential clients in Los Angeles. As his law firm faces a critical juncture, Ted must navigate the challenges of a role he once disdained, balancing moral dilemmas with the demands of high-stakes legal battles.
