Gabriel Macht’s return to Harvey Specter inSuits: LAcan finally make up for howSuitsfailed his endgame romance. Macht starred inSuitsalongside Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross) for the first seven seasons before officially becoming the sole main character during the latter two. Years after retiring his infamous role, Macht is officially set to return inSuits: LA, one of themost anticipated new shows of 2025.Hopefully, his appearance will shed new light on his relationship with Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty) and give a glimpse into their married life.
Since the pilot episode ofSuits, Donna and Harvey were inseparable. Time and time again, they proved they needed each other, at least as professional partners. Donna and Harvey dated other people, but the connection they shared was special. InSuitsseason 8, the show finally allowed them to act on their attraction. After marrying in theSuitsseries finale,Donna and Harvey leave New Yorkto join Mike’s legal clinic in Seattle, effectively starting a new life that audiences sadly never got to see — an issueSuits: LAcan now solve.
Suits Didn’t Show Harvey & Donna’s Married Life
The Show Concluded After Their Wedding
Many original viewers felt thatHarvey and Donna’s relationship took too long inSuits. It’s no mystery why it’s one of the biggest gripes fans have with the show since their relationship was left until the end of the penultimate season. Even thoughSuitsseason 9 explored their romantic relationship in part, they still never got the proper coverage for a relationship nearly a decade in the making. While their dating life was truncated in the show,Harvey and Donna’s married life inSuitswas nonexistentthanks to the series ending almost directly after their wedding.
Why It Took 8 Seasons For Harvey & Donna To Finally Get Together In Suits
Donna and Harvey’s chemistry was clear from the get-go, but Suits still took 8 seasons before they finally got together. Here’s the reason why.
Harvey and Donna’s relationship was always secondary to Mike and Rachel Zane (Meghan, Duchess of Sussex), but they took the helm as the main romance after season 7. Mike and Rachel left big shoes for Harvey and Donna to fill, soSuitsprioritized the tension in their relationship. While there were many realistic obstacles to Harvey and Donna becoming a couple, it’s likely thatSuitsalso needed to stretch out their story. As a result,Suitsshowed a lot of conflict, but Harvey and Donna had very little resolution.Close to a decade later,Suits: LAcan answer key questions.
Harvey’s Suits LA Return Can Provide An Update About His & Donna’s Married Life In Seattle
The Return Of Harvey Can Answer Questions About His Post-Suits Life
Although Gabriel Macht is primarily there to help connectSuits: LAto its predecessor and attract a broader audience, his time on the spinoff could be just as valuable for his character as it is for the new batch of lawyers. Whether it’s a major focus of his three-episode arc or simply small references here and there,Harvey’s time in LA has to allude to his life in Seattle.While some thinkHarvey Specter’sSuitsreturn without Mikeis a problem, being alone will offer more opportunities for Harvey to discuss Donna and what their life is like in Seattle.
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Macht’s cameo seems toconfirm theSuits: LAtheory that Harvey Specter and Ted Black (Stephen Amell) are friends. However, it also gives the franchise a secondchance to explore Harvey and Donna’s life after theSuitsfinale.Suitshas always blended personal and professional lives seamlessly, so Harvey can easily help Ted while still peppering in details about his wife and career in the Pacific Northwest. There’s a chance that Donna could even appear via phone call, picture, or archival footage. Of course, that pales in comparison to Sarah Rafferty.
Donna Still Needs To Return To Suits LA, As Well
Sarah Rafferty Has Yet To Confirm Any Involvement
While it would be a nice change of pace to hear Harvey gush about Donna for once, it would be even better if Donna were there herself. Rafferty’s impeccable comedic timing and tender emotional beats made Donna one ofthe best characters inSuits, with her legacy lasting long after the original series ended.Suits: LAwill likely feature more cameos from formerSuitsstars, so Rafferty should absolutely be on the shortlist.
Suits: LAis the second official spinoff ofSuits, with Gina Torres leadingPearsonfor a season before its 2019 cancelation.
Suits: LAcould even solve unresolved issues with her character by giving her some independent development. Donna and Harvey enjoying marital bliss would be a compelling episode, but so would Donna helpingthe LA spinoff ofSuitswith the same nearly omnipotent ease she displayed during her time at Pearson-Hardman (and its multiple name changes). It would serveSuits: LAto be wise about how it includes its predecessor to ensure it maintains its own identity, but it should make the most out of its planned guest appearances.
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Suits is a legal drama series that premiered in 2011, centering on Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory who lands a job at a top New York law firm despite lacking a law degree. Partnering with one of the city’s best legal closers, Harvey Specter, they navigate the challenges of high-stakes cases and firm dynamics.
Suits LA
Suits LA follows Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who now represents influential clients in Los Angeles. As his law firm faces a critical juncture, Ted must navigate the challenges of a role he once disdained, balancing moral dilemmas with the demands of high-stakes legal battles.
