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How “Suits” Almost Lost Me

USA’s fast-paced, lawyer show Suitsquickly hooked me when I began watching. Early on, the series…

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Yep. It kind of has lost me already, because of all this.

It’s not that the premise is ridiculous, we knew that going in; it’s just been incredibly unfair and obvious in its treatment of all the players. The women and people of color are constantly shoved aside at the expense of Harvey and especially Mike. Remember when kickass WoC Maria couldn’t be hired because, despite her awesome record, she put Mike at risk. Whatever Rachel has done or will do, she exists around Mike. And then you have Jessica Pearson, the awesomest bestest smartest prettiest character ever and make her the unjustified antagonist of your lead.