Before it became a meme-generating global phenomenon, Suits was simply a clever USA Network drama with a risky premise. Season 1 (2011) is lean, mean, and relentlessly fun. With only 12 episodes (a blessing compared to later seasons), it fires on all cylinders, establishing character dynamics that would carry the show for nine years. The pilot is one of the best in modern TV history. Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a brilliant college dropout with a photographic memory, stumbles into a job interview by accidentally running from a drug deal into a hotel lobby. Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), Manhattan’s best closer, is arrogant enough to hire him on the spot. The chemistry is immediate: Harvey’s slick swagger vs. Mike’s nervous genius.
Score: 8.5/10 Verdict: A tight, witty, and addictive introduction that proves a legal drama doesn't need a courtroom to be brilliant. suits season 1 episodes
The origin story of TV’s best bromance. Skip it if: You need realistic courtroom procedure or hate shows where everyone is too attractive to be a real lawyer. Before it became a meme-generating global phenomenon, Suits