tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678481478994191244.post2297527167307263790..comments2024-03-24T03:19:39.745-04:00Comments on Just About Write: Suits 7x03 Review: "Mudmare" (Undermining Authority) [Contributor: Jenn]Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678481478994191244.post-6848447359923601142017-07-30T00:01:42.223-04:002017-07-30T00:01:42.223-04:00I tend to agree more with the comments above than ...I tend to agree more with the comments above than your analysis - no offense meant, just trying to analyze. I think firstly that the episode is called Mudmare, not Mundane. <br /><br />In the timescale of the show, it has only been a few days since Mike got into the bar and can practice. Harvey is finally in a position to focus on the firm, and his first job was to get a team together. Hopefully the new team and he as the head settle down soon.<br /><br />Harvey has had a LOT to deal with and we have to remember that he barely gets a break between the various crises that come hurtling at him. He hasn't yet had time to process Jessica's departure and we must understand that that was one of the things that drove him to somehow get Mike back. He also has the unenviable task of establishing his position as the head of the firm, which must be especially harder with his colleagues, equals and those who have seen him for years. Jessica didn't have to fight for such things because she was the one who hired them all from a position of power. <br /><br />To me what is baffling is that everyone around Harvey acts as unstable and worse, quite cocky. Donna isn't herself, and her timing to focus on her own needs couldn't be worse. She did not even help Harvey move into his new office before she demanded a seat at the table. This is a dereliction of her normal self/duties, and uncharacteristic of her.<br /><br />Mike needs time to settle down to his position as a Senior partner and juggle his corporate and pro bono work, and of course savor his newfound freedom. Rachel is also adjusting to her new role.<br /><br />Louis, as you rightly pointed out, is in a terrible state - again so badly timed as far as the firm's and Harvey's needs are concerned. Alex is too new to comment upon, but Harvey has to help him adjust and rise up to the challenges.<br /><br />Considering all these, why wouldn't Harvey be overwhelmed? He not only has to find his feet and put the firm back on its feet, but he has to smooth out these many readjustments/transitions. I would cut him some slack and give a few more days to adjust to everything.<br /><br />As for Agard, I agree that it was totally unexpected, even weird. One would think that Harvey's choice would have been Donna - it would have been a no-brainer and made some of the transitions smooth. But Donna is the one who asks for the seat at the table rather than anything personal, so why blame Harvey for her choice? She drew the lines 12 years ago and Harvey has respected it all along. If the story moves differently and they get together I will of course be very happy. Scottie or Zoe would have been equally possible choices for Harvey to pursue and in fact he has left the Scottie relationship hanging when he asks in S5 if he can call her once everything is over. Other than the fact that Abigail Spencer (who plays Scottie) isn't available, I have no other explanation for this not being pursued. <br /><br />Agard, according to some men, seems like a natural choice (I see that only to the extent that Harvey isn't going to be a guy who will start with a woman who doesn't know/get him very well already). Given that Aaron Korsh is a guy, perhaps the story flows more naturally in this direction for him. At this point, I still don't see much build-up or chemistry there, but it has only been 3 episodes. If somehow Harvey learns to commit because of Agard and then ends up hooking up with Donna, Scottie or Zoe, that would be a good ending as far as I'm concerned. But truth be told, I don't want to hate Agard so much at this point and spoil the rest of the season for myself!<br /><br />I have a huge soft corner and a blind spot for Harvey - so I will wait and watch to see how he does. :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6678481478994191244.post-49000485853475608992017-07-28T19:32:54.272-04:002017-07-28T19:32:54.272-04:00I am enjoying Season 7! I think the journey that ...I am enjoying Season 7! I think the journey that Harvey has been on and is still on is great television. I felt they would need to have him in a relationship this season to show he's grown intimacy wise. I imagined they might bring back Zoe but Paula Agard brings a much more interesting dynamic and conflict to the story. Without conflict, there is no story...without story, no Suits.<br /><br />It's no surprise that Harvey would want to be with Paula. The surprise is that Paula would allow a relationship to unfold, and that's where the story & conflict unfolds because it's going to be up to her to make things right. I absolutely cannot wait for Donna and Paula to end up in the same room this season. Aren't you all enjoying the stress and the angst?!<br /><br />It's interesting you mention that Harvey is insufferable. The person who makes me cringe every time when on screen now is Donna. I hate what they've done to her character, now she is just like Joan on Mad Men. They need to show her friendly & witty side again soon or people are going to forget why they liked her in the first place.<br /><br />As for Louis, I hope they tone down the drama with him. I want dominating Louis back. The way he fought with his therapist last episode made me wonder if he might end up becoming a patient of Dr Agard? That would be fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com