Season 6, Episode 6
Air Date: August 17, 2016, 10/9c on USA
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“Let’s just admit we’re in this together.” – Harvey
Will Cahill sell his soul to win?
The pressure of trying to get Kevin (Erik Palladino) to turn on his father-in-law, William Sutter (Alan Rosenberg), begins to take a toll on Mike (Patrick J. Adams). Learning why Kevin is in jail doesn’t help matters when the truth hits too close to home for Mike. Will Mike’s emotions get the best of him or will he find a way to get Kevin to open up?
Anyone who has read my reviews knows I despise two things when it comes to my television viewing enjoyment—musicals and dream sequences—and unfortunately,“Spain” has the dreaded dream sequences. Frankly, I can’t think of a single time someone’s dreams have moved a story along. Instead, the writers often use it to mess with an audience by laying out a scenario that would never happen. I don’t know about you but I abhor having my emotions toyed with like that.
I’m confused; am I supposed to like SEC Investigator Sean Cahill (Neal McDonough) or be against him? With all the legal wrangling going on between Cahill and Harvey (Gabriel Macht), the lines of allegiances have become very blurred. All I know is what they are doing is supposed to help Mike. That said, it’s great to see Harvey in court so much this season, especially with Cahill proving to be quite the worthy adversary. Their scenes are some of my favorite moments of the season. Speaking of the case between Harvey and Cahill, I absolutely love how Sutter uses the same gimmick Mike used on Harvey in the in the series premiere.
For better or worse, Louis (Rick Hoffman) has provided much of the humor this season. It’s hard not to laugh as Donna (Sarah Rafferty) creates an HR manager’s worst nightmare by getting Louis all worked up over what type of wood to use in his new house. As funny as Louis is, seeing Donna’s pleasure in it all is totally hilarious. That said, Donna proves she will do anything to help him when needed.
It was clear from the moment Louis first laid eyes on his architect, Tara Messer (Carly Pope), there was only one way things would go. As Louis’ deception continues, it’s apparent Louis is trying to set himself up for an epic romance. Wait, what? Who would have thought Louis’ antics would be appreciated by Tara? It’s a twist I never saw coming and I loved it. Although, I will admit, part of me wonders if Donna has something to do with it. Perhaps a heart-to-heart talk with Tara to better explain Louis?
Jessica meeting with Sutter can’t be good.
Julius’ (Malcolm Jamal Warner) scenes are very enjoyable but I’m never satisfied with the amount of time he’s on screen; I wish the writers would find a better way to utilize him. Unfortunately, we only get bite sized moments that are great to watch but don’t fill you up. On a related note, did anyone else harken back to The Cosby Show when Julius tells Mike about growing up and how his father eventually went to jail?
As much as I’m enjoying this season, I’m beginning to wonder if the writers have put too much substance into the story to the detriment of some of the secondary characters. With an empty office at the start of the season, I assumed people like Gretchen (Aloma Wright) and Benjamin (David Reale) would have larger roles. Even the new characters, Stu (Ian Reed Kessler) and Frank (Paul Schulze), are nowhere to be seen in “Spain.” What’s up with that?
What’s interesting about Suit’s sixth season is how personal the storylines are. With Frank being upset at Mike because of Harvey; Rachel (Megan Markle) wanting to help Leonard (Glenn Plummer); Cahill wanting to bust Sutter; Mike’s frustration with Kevin; Harvey’s need to help Mike; and Louis and Tara’s relationship, they all have one thing in common—logic has gone out the door as emotions have taken over.
For years, Harvey has warned Mike about the pitfalls of letting his conscience get in the way of the law. Yet the longer Mike’s in prison, the more Harvey is taking on characteristics previously associated with Mike. Harvey’s questionable behavior is starting to go down the kind of slippery slope that could land him in a cell next to Mike, not to mention dragging Cahill down in the process. I can’t wait to see how it all plays out.
As much as I enjoyed “Spain,” it feels more like the episode is meant to set up a future episode rather than stand alone on its own. It’s obvious something ominous is lurking just around the corner for Mike and Harvey.
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