Ted starts his day flustered after another inappropriate dream about his co-workers, something Kevin wastes no time teasing him about. But the focus quickly shifts to the trial, where Ted ropes in Amanda as his Second Chair.
In court, the prosecution and defense delivered their opening statements when, out of nowhere, the prosecution demanded that Valerie’s divorce be removed from the case. The reason? A leaked LA Times article has stirred the pot. The judge postpones the admissibility decision but grants the prosecution’s subpoena, leaving Ted scrambling.
Suspecting an internal leak, Ted confronts Stuart in a heated exchange that nearly turns physical before Samantha intervenes. Later, she confesses regret over the messy fallout between their old firm, believing they could have ruled LA together.
Meanwhile, Erica and Rick uncover something shocking—Lester’s police statement isn’t original; it’s copied from a movie. Elsewhere, Ted resorts to hacking a reporter’s phone records to expose Elizabeth Smith’s involvement in the leak. But just as one problem is tackled, another arises, and Lester disappears before his court appearance.
Kevin tracks him down, hiding at Ted’s place, a calculated move by Ted to buy time. With a signed affidavit from the journalist in hand, they return to court, forcing the prosecution to back off. But the relief is short-lived as Valerie takes the stand, throwing Lester under the bus.
Later, Amanda confronts Ted for his reckless move, furious that he blindsided her. She quits the case, leaving Ted reeling. In a final twist, Kevin pushes Lester, who finally confesses that he did kill Simon.
The biggest problem with Suits: LA is that it’s hard to root for anyone. Lester is unlikable, and now that we know he’s guilty, why should we care about his defense? Even Ted, with his smug arrogance and questionable ethics, doesn’t make for a compelling protagonist.
The legal maneuvering is still entertaining, and the tension between Ted, Amanda, and Stuart adds some intrigue. But without truly compelling characters, the stakes feel hollow. Even Samantha’s moment of reflection on the firm’s breakup feels like wasted potential rather than meaningful character growth.
Add in unnecessary flashbacks that do little to move the story forward, and the show continues to drag. At this point, it’s hard to see how this show turns itself around.
