Ep 1. Denial

The season 5 premiere of Suits, titled "Denial," picks up where season 4 left off with Mike being arrested for conspiracy to commit fraud. The episode opens with Harvey frantically trying to find a way to help Mike, who is out on bail, but faces a possible sentence of up to seven years in prison. Louis is also struggling with his guilt over knowing the truth about Mike’s lack of a law degree and is determined to make things right.

The tension is high as Jessica must deal with the aftermath of their biggest client, Logan Sanders, discovering the truth about Mike. As the law firm deals with the fallout of Mike's arrest, Jessica must navigate a tricky situation with Logan and keep the firm's reputation from being tarnished. Meanwhile, Donna tries to keep Harvey grounded and focuses on his work, but he's consumed by his worry for Mike and unable to concentrate on anything else.

Mike, on the other hand, refuses to accept that he might end up in prison and remains in a state of denial that he's done anything wrong. He's still determined to be a lawyer and believes that there must be some way for Harvey to get him out of his mess. This leads to some tense moments between him and Harvey as the latter tries to make him understand the severity of his situation.

As the episode progresses, tensions between the characters escalate. Jessica is pulled in various directions trying to protect the firm and its clients, while dealing with the emotional fallout of Mike's arrest. She even tries to reconcile with Jeff Malone, her ex-boyfriend, but it doesn’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Louis is torn between his desire to make things right and his loyalty to the firm.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Harvey, desperate to help Mike, makes a risky move that could change everything. As the show progresses, it becomes clear that the decision Harvey made at the end of the episode will have long-lasting repercussions for all of them.

Overall, the season 5 premiere of Suits is a tense and gripping episode that sets the stage for a season full of drama, intrigue, and complex character relationships. The dynamic between the characters has never been stronger, and the stakes have never been higher. The writing is sharp and compelling, and the performances are top-notch. Fans of the show won't be disappointed with this episode and will be eager to see what happens next.