bhaskar saikia

Among the many television series I have watched, Suits remains one of my all-time favorites. Beyond the sharp dialogue, the courtroom battles, and the stylish drama, what has always drawn me in is the way the show quietly explores the human side of ambition, loyalty, and love.

In the series finale (Season 9, Episode 10: “One Last Con”), there is a moment between Donna and Harvey that has stayed with me ever since. As they come to an understanding about their relationship before their wedding, Donna says:

“Love is a terrifying thing. It’s not safe. Because when you love someone, you have to face the fact that you could lose them. Sometimes life throws an unexpected wrench in your way. It might be that you’re in jeopardy of losing your career, your freedom, or—worst of all—you might even find out that a loved one has died. These things make you realize how precious life is, how important every second we have on this Earth is, and how important the people we care about are to us.”

It is rare for a TV drama known for its wit and power plays to pause and give us something so raw and universal. Love, as Donna reminds us, is not about safety—it is about risk. To truly love someone is to accept the possibility of loss, to open yourself to uncertainty, and yet to choose connection anyway.

That is the paradox of love: it is at once our greatest strength and our greatest vulnerability. It exposes us, makes us fragile, yet it is precisely this fragility that teaches us how to value each moment.

In our everyday lives, we often chase security—careers, reputations, routines—forgetting that what gives meaning to all of it are the people we love. Suits, in that final scene, whispers a reminder: life is fleeting, unpredictable, fragile. But instead of shrinking back in fear, the invitation is to lean into love more deeply, more bravely.

And perhaps that is why this show, beyond its stylish veneer, resonates so deeply with me. It doesn’t just tell us stories of lawyers and deals—it reminds us that beneath all the battles we fight, the only thing that endures is the love we give and receive.