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The legal drama you're thinking of is "Suits." This popular series, which originally aired on USA Network (Review), captivated audiences with its sharp dialogue, intricate legal battles, and compelling character relationships. It centers on the unlikely partnership between two brilliant legal minds.
The show's premise revolves around Harvey Specter, a highly successful and charismatic corporate lawyer, known as Manhattan's best closer, who is forced to hire an associate from Harvard Law School. However, he takes a chance on Mike Ross, a college dropout with an eidetic, or photographic, memory and a profound understanding of the law, despite never having attended law school. The core tension of the series stems from Harvey and Mike's efforts to win cases and climb the ranks of their prestigious New York City law firm, all while meticulously guarding Mike's secret from their colleagues, including the formidable managing partner Jessica Pearson and the often-suspicious Louis Litt.
"Suits" premiered in 2011 and ran for nine seasons, concluding in 2019 after 134 episodes. Beyond the legal intricacies, the show is often described as a "relationship show disguised as a legal drama," focusing heavily on the evolving dynamics and personal lives of its characters, including paralegal Rachel Zane and Harvey's indispensable legal secretary, Donna Paulsen. The series experienced an enormous resurgence in popularity in 2023 when it became available on streaming platforms like Netflix and Peacock, topping Nielsen ratings charts for weeks and becoming the most-streamed show of the year with 57.7 billion minutes viewed.
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