What I’m Watching: The Good Wife

The Good Wife: Season 7, Episode 9 “Discovery” (B)

In this show’s world, it’s hard to find new lawyers in Chicago since the same ones seem to be facing off against each other or sitting side by side on countless occasions. Forget Diane losing clients because of her defense of a conservative cause or Alicia and Lucca getting them in the windfall. Instead, we get the return of Monica, a character who seemed like she would definitely come back given her loud entry, and with her she brings a case of racism that had all the makings of a sure thing but fell apart in a number of ways over the course of the episode. Cary going back and forth with Monica about Biff and Skippy and his hiring practices was probably the best part, though he cost himself some credibility when he called Lucca to tell just her about the new information he had procured. Louis’ role in the whole thing was in a background capacity, and I like seeing just a little of him each episode, especially in a context that doesn’t find him using his condition in a manipulative manner. Eli’s romance with Courtney didn’t progress too much in this hour, but he did stick his nose in another person’s affairs at Ruth’s urging. Alicia was cold and unresponsive to Eli infringing on her personal life, and Jason also reacted in a rather stoic and intense way that makes me worried about what he’ll do and whether he’ll stick around for a while given how awkward things are becoming in his work environment.

What I’m Watching: Suits

Suits: Season 2, Episode 4 “Discovery” (B+)

With each passing episode, Mike is being more overconfident, and that bit him in the ass (pardon the expression, but they’re using language like this incredibly often on this show) when an annoyed Harvey assigned him to Louis for two weeks as a punishment. Fortunately, it gave Mike the opportunity to see Louis at his best, crushing his opponents because he feels personally offended by them, and unfortunately, he got tape-recorded insulting Louis and lost his shot at being the go-to guy for both of the top dogs at Pearson-Hardman. Harvey turning down Louis’ help was rude, as usual, and Daniel was roaring with fury when he found out that Jessica and Harvey had kept him out of the loop. It’s no surprise that Harvey’s grandstanding tendencies would have earned him a nemesis determined to take both him and his firm down, and maybe this will be just the thing that proves Daniel’s loyalties once and for all. Rachel doesn’t seem to have much of a purpose now that Mike isn’t romancing her, and I can do without the spotlight on Harold, who is an utterly useless character. I did like Donna’s quick thinking and willingness to make it seem as if she and Mike were engaged in an affair, though things are going to be getting much less funny for Donna now that she’s realized that she alone is to blame for the document that Harvey never saw. I’m sure he’ll stick by her in the end, but there’s no way this can be good for their relationship.