The finale of “Suits” Season Two didn’t quite end or start off like anyone expected. The vote for control of managing firm partner was held not once, but twice and heads someone didn’t make the cut. Loyalties were divided and hearts were broken as one of the characters commits a critical mistake.   Finale endings come and go but the ones we remember most are the ones that are the most emotionally shocking. This season of “Suits” has had plenty of twists and turns but the finale episode embodies all of this and more. Some things are easily achieved while others are completely forced.

The vote that everyone is waiting for happens and the managing partner of the firm does step down, but not without a fight. Everyone who thinks Jessica Pearson is down and out is wrong, as she keeps a cool head in a tough situation. Despite the likely need to lash out at Daniel Hardman, she lives the creed that control is the ultimate expression of power. Unflappable in the wind, she must watch idly as Harvey is outcast in this episode.

A man who prides himself on his control, Harvey shows his vulnerable side quite often these days in “Suits.” Fans know that he is Jessica’s right hand man, and while some refer to him as Jessica’s attack dog, there’s no denying he gets the job done. He shares with Mike some of his family history as Mike goes through a tough time with the loss of his last remaining family. Harvey isn’t as uncaring as he appears on the surface; he’s got a playful side that wasn’t always on the straight and narrow side of the law.

Still, the episode shows Harvey’s temper as well, switching from the joyful zen-like giggling camaraderie he has with Mike one moment to a furious volcano the next moment when Louis shows up. Even as a peer in the firm, Louis Litt is still afraid of Harvey on a visceral level. Many fans know that Louis is a sniveling opportunist that also has a softer, approval-seeking side. The finale of “Suits” shows fans the true colors of Louis Litt in a predictable, unsurprising way.

On the same note, Daniel Hardman himself has the most genius and gutsy plot to gain control of the Pearson Hardman firm, but he doesn’t cover his tracks as well as he’d hoped. The drama surrounding Daniel seems a little artificial with his underlings giving into Harvey’s demands too easily and Daniel not covering all the bases. For a man who thinks up such a nefarious plot to oust Jessica, he doesn’t do a very good job of making sure nothing can come back to bite him.

The train of thought follows then: Mike Ross is a jerk. He’s been off balance in the last two episodes and this one is more of the same. The decisions he makes are totally off the wall and he’s thinking with the wrong head during moments of the show. Viewers see Mike sharing a tender moment in remembrance that is heartwarming and down to earth. One scene later Mike is riding high with Harvey as the two bond together like never before and then come up with a genius plot to help Jessica. Next he’s all over the place with Rachel.

Rachel and Donna both deserve a shining star for their role in this episode, keeping their men from exploding out of control into orbit as the ups and downs of the show continue.  These two leading ladies roll with the punches so well they’re liked seasoned veterans that support Mike and Harvey even when the Associate and Senior Partner are acting like petulant children. Earlier in the season, Donna had her tussle at the firm and, while that’s all settled, it seems like Rachel never catches a break with Mike and his foolishness.

This finale of “Suits” has left fans hanging by a thread as the cards reshuffle for January’s 3rd season. Daniel is here to stay and he’s going to fight with everything he’s got. Powerful and ruthless, he likely has more plots in the works and Jessica better be ready. The firm still remains in trouble, as evidenced by previews of the show. Now that Louis has risen to Senior Partner status, he has the right amount of sway to make waves of his own. Mike and Rachel’s on again, off again status will have fans screaming at their televisions for the next few months of reruns but one thing remains sure: it’s boring in the relationship world of “Suits.”

Rating: 4.5/5 For excellent acting from the leads and ensemble cast, providing a convincing hour of drama that is only just a touch manufactured and out of character.

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This is the episode that will shock and surprise many “Suits” fans. Each episode of “Suits” thus far has featured a surprise reveal or two to keep the pacing fresh and exciting. Episode nine features movement across the board for everybody in the entire cast. Much anticipated is Donna’s return as well as the continued battle between Jessica and Daniel for control of the firm. Mike and Rachel make their impact strongly felt in this episode as the lingering heat between them builds with storybook romance.

It may come as a surprise to many viewers that Mike’s grandmother is well enough to leave her nursing home, since she is rarely seen elsewhere in the show. She is suitably sweet and sassy in that old-time gal kind of way. Her visit  at the office to bring Mike his lunch is both welcome and unexpected. It makes sense for her to visit the firm and see Mike; after all, isn’t it a grandmother’s prerogative to dote on her grandchildren?

Like a cheetah, Rachel pounces all over Mike and says how nice it is that his grandmother brought him lunch. Their interaction continues to stroke a simmering heat that threatens to boil over in the next episode. Fans are left with a deep and abiding hope that they will get together again. Whatever else can be said of them, these two are coming to know each other almost as well as Harvey and Donna know each other.

Speaking of Donna, fans will be glad to know of her return since she walks with a style and grace all her own. There is a bounce in her step, and her cheerful mood greets viewers like a warm comfort in a cold winter. She is a vital cast member, and her absence has been felt by many at the firm, even Jessica. Still, her return was contrived and too easily achieved. What should have been a much more notable return is quickly overshadowed by the giant elephant in the room that is Louis Litt.

For two seasons now, Louis has felt undervalued and in Harvey’s shadow. In the last five years, he has watched an associate go from beneath him to above him in the hierarchy at Pearson Hardman, and it has rankled him on a desperate level. Starved for acknowledgement in this episode of “Suits,” he gains the necessary fortitude and trust, both in himself and in the managing partners at the firm, to make a decisive impact on its future as the partners start voting in the next episode.

The psychology has its own twists and turns, most of it centering on Louis, Jessica, Daniel, and Harvey. Jessica makes her play when she can, first with the carrot and then with the stick. She needs Louis, but refuses the notion of buying him off; even the very idea repulses her. In her eyes, she will win, and Louis will regret it if she votes against him. This side of Jessica is what got her name on the door and the letterhead at the firm, so she is going full throttle against Hardman and his condescending attitude.

Everything is going to come down to the season finale. Every partner at Pearson Hardman must vote on who shall be the Managing Partner, choosing between Jessica and Daniel. In many ways, Jessica has changed the firm in the last five years in her capacity as Managing Partner; only a vote will tell which of the two is more wanted. Daniel’s honesty could indeed be false, but David Costabile’s acting brings his character a new dimension of ominous sympathy that succeeds where Jessica’s carrot and stick approach does not.

Episode nine has many highlights, such as Donna’s return and Louis’s celebration dinner. Mike’s grandmother is one of the best scenes of the episode, showcasing that even Harvey is a few years too young in a battle of wits with her. Her battle is with something a lot more lethal, and her presence is felt even when not on screen. Losing his way in this episode, it seems Harvey is again served his fair share of humble pie. Despite all attempts and speeches, Harvey fails at convincing Louis to vote for Jessica, and she now questions Harvey’s skills at every turn before stepping in herself.

The heat between Rachel and Mike will continue to simmer, and fans can expect an explosion of events in the season finale. Jessica and Daniel’s battle will reveal itself, as well, since episode nine pulled out a ton of psychological tricks. The one question that needs answering will be addressed next week in the showdown to end the season. What fans will expect and what they will get is likely going to be two vastly different things.

Rating: 4.5/5, For a great episode in a season full of exceptional drama that is uplifting and heartbreaking

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There have been many questions plaguing the minds of “Suits” viewers. What is Daniel Hardman’s history at the firm; fans know he has had some past illegal and immoral dealings. How did Harvey rise to Junior Partner and how did Louis handle it. Have Donna and Harvey always been close and what happened to Harvey’s father. These questions, and more, have been answered in this week’s flashback episode.

Amazingly entertaining with its past-versus-present atmosphere, this chapter of “Suits” was a sure hit. Fans rave that it’s a stand-out episode of season two and rightly so. A metric ton of questions were answered about everyone’s past and it leaves viewers wanting more in the coming episodes.

Fans now know just what kind of man they are dealing with looking at Daniel Hardman and it will make the last episodes of Season two that much more entertaining. It is clear that Hardman is rising to the occasion after five years of absence from firm. In “Rewind” fans laid witness to the mighty Daniel Hardman falling from grace due to Harvey’s actions.

Watch as Mike Ross pokes fun at uptight lawyers and begins to make his mark in the test-taking world of the LSAT. Fans will be excited to see just how Trevor and Jenny met as well as some of the chemistry that Jenny and Mike exhibited prior to the start of “Suits” Season one. Strapped for cash, what does a man with the perfect memory do to earn some cash. The answer is revealed but we learn there were some bumps and bruises along the way.

Speaking of bruises, the ego of junior partner Louis Litt definitely takes a hammering as he watches associate Harvey Specter become junior partner Harvey Specter. Fans know from Season one that Harvey has the guts to put his foot down in answer. What viewers see in this episode is just how cutthroat Harvey really can be.

On the other hand, fans of the Harvey Specter persona will delight in his character’s reaction to his father Gordon, showing viewers he hides his emotions well — but not all the time. Even the best of us get teary eyed when bad news hits home.

Too true is the need for Donna’s return as Harvey slowly spirals out of control. Fans know from past episodes that Donna and Harvey are a package deal. Not only is Donna the gateway to Harvey’s office, she is his anchor in a sea of chaos. Donna knows all that goes on at Pearson Hardman and credit goes to her for providing the information that elevated Harvey to that cushy corner office that he has had since the start of the show.

The producers must have known they had a hit on their hands when this episode aired. One of the most talked about of this season, “Rewind” will likely rank as a fan favorite episode in any “Suits” discussion. Not that the arrival of Rachel Zane isn’t important but each flashback was a revelations to fans.

Cleverly noted throughout the episode though, is how Mike slowly changes himself as well. The flashbacks of Harvey and the present day Mike Ross bear an eerie similarity. In part, this is because Mike is learning from Harvey but more than anything else, it means that Mike has the potential of becoming a big fish.

This episode may have been created to provide fans and viewers with more character-defining moments of the “Suits” cast but what fans have taken from this is a shared history with some of their favorite characters. If each of us considers who we were five years ago, it is a good bet that we are different people. For this reason the flashback technique creates both a wistful nostalgia as well as a charge of electricity as we consider the future.

Rating 4.5/5 For as close to a perfect episode as you can get and keeps fans guessing as well.

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