Alright Suits fans are you ready to head back into the world of sharp lawyers and high-stakes drama? Suits LA is officially underway and episode 2 just dropped some major hints about its connection to the original show plus it looks like we've got a new bromance brewing! Let's break down all the juicy details.
Harvey Specter Sighting? Suits LA Episode 2 Teases Connection to Original Series with a Familiar Name
Hold up did someone just say Harvey Specter? Yep in Suits LA Episode 2 there's an actual shout-out to the one and only Harvey Specter from the original Suits. It happened when Ted Black ( Stephen Amell ) and his old pal Kevin (Troy Winbush) were digging into a case. Turns out Ted and Harvey go way back. There’s even a photo in Ted’s office showing them on a baseball team together back in their New York days! Lester Thompson Ted's client even jokes about Harvey calling him cocky and pretty. It's a small moment but a big wink to long-time Suits watchers hinting at more connections to come.
This name drop is not just a fun Easter egg. It sets the stage for Harvey Specter's Confirmed guest appearance later on. We are all waiting to see how Gabriel Macht will step back into Harvey's perfectly tailored shoes and how he will cross paths with Ted Black and the Suits LA crew. Will it be a friendly lawyerly meet-up or something more dramatic? We'll have to wait and see!
Move Over Harvey and Mike? Suits LA Episode 2 Hints at a New Bromance Duo: Ted Black and Kevin
Speaking of duos it looks like Suits LA might be cooking up its own iconic bromance. While Episode 1 made us think Ted and Stuart (Josh McDermitt) could be the next Harvey and Mike vibe Episode 2 is shifting gears. It's all pointing towards a Ted and Kevin friendship being the heart of the show.
Kevin is not just some random sidekick. He is a cop from Ted's past in New York. They go way back to Ted's prosecutor days and Kevin is now helping Ted out with his cases in LA. They have that classic buddy cop dynamic – they argue they challenge each other but they always have each other's backs. Episode 2 really put their bond front and center with a full-blown screaming match followed by a genuine apology. Sounds familiar Suits fans?
Stephen Amell himself told NBC Insider that fans wanting that bromance feel should look to Ted and Kevin. He mentioned his fantastic friendship with Troy Winbush who plays Kevin and how that dynamic will play out on screen. While Ted and Stuart might be rivals it seems Ted and Kevin will be the friendship to watch in Suits LA.
Suits LA Episode 2 Recap: Legal Battles Hollywood Intrigue and Office Drama is Back
Beyond the bromance and Harvey hints Episode 2 of Suits LA dove deeper into the show's main storylines. Ted is fighting to prove Lester Thompson's innocence in a murder trial while also battling his own inner demons and past mistakes. Erica (Lex Scott Davis) is navigating the tricky world of Hollywood entertainment law trying to land a big client and outsmart her rivals. And Stuart and Samantha's new firm is proving to be just as cutthroat as you'd expect.
We see Erica competing with Rick a lawyer at the rival firm for a famous actress's business. There is office politics betrayals and plenty of snappy legal dialogue just like in the original Suits. The episode even throws in a messy personal connection Erica and Rick apparently have a past romantic history adding another layer of complication to their rivalry. It is all very soapy dramatic and entertaining in that classic Suits way.
Is Suits LA Throwback TV or Something New? Familiar Vibes with a Fresh Hollywood Twist
Some reviews are calling Suits LA a throwback to classic network TV legal dramas like LA Law or The Practice. It has that familiar feel of competent attractive people in suits dealing with high-stakes cases and personal drama. If you enjoyed those kinds of shows or the original Suits Suits LA might just scratch that itch.
However Suits LA also adds its own flavor with the Hollywood setting. Entertainment law becomes a big part of the cases and storylines mixing in the glitz and glamour of the movie industry with the gritty world of criminal law. It is still early days but Suits LA seems to be trying to capture the essence of what made Suits popular while also doing its own thing with a new location new characters and new kinds of cases.
Characters to Watch in Suits LA: Episode 2 Highlights
- Ted Black (Stephen Amell): The former prosecutor turned entertainment lawyer haunted by his past and determined to prove himself.
- Kevin (Troy Winbush): Ted's loyal cop friend who provides a grounded perspective and a dose of bromance.
- Erica Rollins (Lex Scott Davis): Ambitious entertainment lawyer navigating office politics and client demands.
- Stuart Lane (Josh McDermitt): Ted's former partner now rival adding fuel to the legal battles.
- Samantha Khan (Rachelle Goulding): Ted's ex-girlfriend and business rival creating personal and professional conflict.
- Lester Thompson (Kevin Weisman): Ted's new client in a high-profile murder case with secrets of his own.