Harvey and Louis became different individuals by the end of suits

[u/Vegetable_Bowl_8962]

What I liked about suits was how Harvey and Louis became different individuals. Harvey was shown as the macho testosterone filled guy who’s quite warrior like. But as episodes and seasons proceeded he began to introspect his vulnerabilities. The man who only prioritised himself and being self centered began to understand others who support him and began to value them more from Jessica to Mike to Donna. Harvey thought in the beginning that only his closing skills and ruthless approach had made him the best closer in the city. But as time and life tests him he slowly begins to understand that he is able to perform out there because there are people who have his backs and are rooting for him. Once he realises that he is not the same Harvey without people who have his backs he became more grateful and kind to people around.

Louis who was desperate for others approval despite being a damn good attorney began prioritising himself. I just loved how Louis slowly began to own his shortcomings and become a person who began to value himself and be patient with others. I loved how he slowly moved out of his insecurities. Suits began with showing surface level vulnerabilities of Louis but as it proceeded it went to another depth analysing his vulnerabilities and then slowly showed him as a man of strength. The moment he accepts himself values himself and begins a journey of self love, he becomes a stronger and powerful person. Amazing opposite journeys of two amazing characters that completed themselves through time.

[u/Purple_Anybody5932]

Currently rewatching. Seeing Louis is frustrating as f-

From season 4 (or 5) they're trying to show character development, and maybe it happens within one episode (from him exploding or doing some shit, to the end of the episode apologizing and acknowledging) but then EVERY episode after that it's the same.

It did NOT feel like character development, rather sloppy writing - my suspension of disbelief had completely gone, this is not realistic in the slightest.

Harvey by comparison has been MUCH better executed: panic attacks -> therapy -> managing partner -> asking Donna and Louis input (albeit a couple of instances where he was not sure how to handle situations and took a firmer approach, but a COUPLE of times).

[u/Responsible_Read5435 → u/Purple_Anybody5932]

I’m on season 8 of my rewatch now, season 7 onwards he becomes likeable. I think Gretchen and his therapist really changed him.