Ep 10. Managing Partner
- TV-14
- September 19, 2018
- 45 min
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8.7 (1,799)
As the legal drama Suits reaches its eighth season, the tension is higher than ever. Episode 10, titled "Managing Partner," follows the lives of high-powered lawyers at the firm of Zane Specter Litt Wheeler Williams and their constant balancing act between personal and professional lives.
As the episode begins, Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and Alex Williams (Dulé Hill) are busy working on a case involving a construction company that had previously been convicted of cheating its workers. Meanwhile, Samantha Wheeler (Katherine Heigl) is assigned to uncover a potential merger between two pharmaceutical companies that could have dangerous consequences for consumers.
But while the firm's attorneys are busy working on these cases, an unexpected challenge arises when Robert Zane (Wendell Pierce), one of the founding partners of the firm, is arrested and charged with criminal contempt of court. This unexpected event leaves the attorneys at Zane Specter Litt Wheeler Williams scrambling to figure out what to do next, as they are now without one of their key players.
The episode also explores the personal lives of the attorneys at the firm. Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman) struggles with the idea of becoming a father, as his wife, Sheila Sazs (Rachael Harris), is due to give birth soon. Meanwhile, Harvey deals with his own personal issues, including the unexpected return of an old flame.
As the episode progresses, tensions continue to mount at the firm. Harvey and Alex disagree over the best course of action in the construction company case, while Samantha's investigation into the pharmaceutical merger leads to some troubling discoveries. With Robert Zane's arrest casting a shadow over everything, the attorneys must work together to figure out how to move forward.
In the end, "Managing Partner" delivers yet another thrilling episode of Suits. The show's trademark blend of high-stakes legal drama and personal relationships is on full display here, as the attorneys of Zane Specter Litt Wheeler Williams are forced to confront a major test of their abilities. With solid performances from the entire cast, this episode is not to be missed for fans of the series.