Suits Season 2. 

Crucial info about season one: Mike Ross, an unemployed young man with an incredible ability to memorise facts, is taken on at law firm Pearson & Hardman, a firm that only hires Harvard Law graduates. Mike didn't graduate from Harvard, in fact, he didn't graduate from anywhere but when he accidentally stumbles into the interview room for first years at Pearson & Hardman, he manages to impress the firm's hot shot lawyer, Harvey Specter, and earns himself a job.

I didn't think it was possible, but Suits Season 2 is even better than Season 1. Whilst Season 1 focused a lot on the cases and the law suits, Season 2 gets personal. David Hardman (Yeah, Hardman as in 'Pearson & Hardman') is back and he means business. Hardman left the firm years ago after he was caught embezzling company money, something Jessica (Pearson) kept quiet as long as he left the firm, but after the death of his wife, he's back, claiming that he's a new person. Whilst Harvey and Jessica remain skeptical of this 'new' Daniel, the rest of the company seems to have been won over by him and rumours of takeovers start to arise.
All the main characters have got issues going on both at work and in their personal lives so there's so much more drama in season two. Harvey, Mike, Jessica, Rachel, Donna and Louis all face hardships and there's a lot of tension between characters as people start choosing sides between Jessica and Daniel. I felt that the plot was much, much better in season 2 because the added element of each character's personal lives made the show even more interesting to watch and made sure that season 2 stepped it up a notch from season 1. That said, the majority of the action still takes place in their working environment and the plot has been cleverly crafted so that both the personal and the professional are seamlessly interlinked so there's not risk of this descending into a soap opera type drama.

Despite the fact that things get a lot more serious in this season, this show is still really funny. There is a brilliant fusion of humour and drama here so you find yourself either gripping the edge of your seat or chortling to yourself. The fact that there is an element of humour to this show is definitely one of the reasons that it's so successful as it lightens the serious tone ever so slightly. I don't know how the scriptwriter has done it but the tone of the entire show is kept perfectly balanced so that it doesn't become too melodramatic or too comic.
The cases in each episode are all really fascinating so if you're someone that's interested in law this show has a sort of extra learning element to it too. Prior to watching Suits I had absolutely no interest in the law or becoming a lawyer but now I am. You find that you learn a shockingly large amount about the law and how court cases work by watching this show as it doesn't shy away from using professional and technical language. That said, this doesn't alienate those that don't understand these terms as each scenario is set up in such a way that it's obvious what's going on.

Fans of Mike and Rachel will go gaga this season as their romance heats up. Mike and Rachel's relationship goes up and down like a yo-yo which although slightly irritating, keeps fans on their toes. The sexual tension between the pair is undeniable and everyone knows that they're going to get together at some point, but the question of when and how is something elusive. This season is definitely sexier than the first with lots of different character finding themselves in romantic situations. The romance has by no means become a major theme of this series or anything, but it is a steady plot strand that runs throughout.


Harvey is just as sexy as he's always been, flirting with anyone that's caught his eye, but you see a completely different side to Harvey as we learn about his personal life. There is definitely another dimension to Harvey and he proves that is not always work, work, work, but don't worry, hard-as-nails Harvey who doesn't take cr*p from anybody is still there.

The acting is still phenomenal and thoroughly realistic. With emotions running high in this series, each and every actor demonstrates his/her broad range of talents in a variety of different situations. Each character feels so real, and I could totally imagine all of them existing in real life. Harvey, played by Gabriel Macht, is most definitely the star of this show with his cool exterior and suave suits. He is the reason why most people start watching the show and continue to watch it after that.


If you're a fan of good drama and good acting, then this is the series for you. If you loved season 1, then season 2 is a must-watch as things get personal and there are even better cases.

Legally Blonde.
I'm going to be honest with you. I had absolutely no interest in seeing Legally Blonde and my sole motivation for booking tickets to see it was because I had to entertain some French girls on a Saturday night at a fairly low price. Ever since this musical first came to London I've wondered how on earth they could've possibly turned a movie into a musical and wondered even more about how it could be so successful. However, after seeing it, my views have totally transformed and I think I'd go as far as to say this is the best musical I've ever seen.

So as I said, I was looking for really cheap tickets at very late notice and so I turned to lastminute.com. I've always been dubious about websites such as this one and questioned their authenticity; however, it proved to be very easy to find tickets at really low prices with no strings attached. At 12pm on the day of the show I managed to find 4 tickets, priced at just £30 each in the Grand Circle. My view was ever so slightly restricted as I couldn't see the very front of the stage, but this didn't matter since this part of the stage was never used. I simply gave my name at the box office when I arrived at the theatre and I was given my tickets. Simple.


The theatre itself is magnificent. Legally Blonde is currently being shown at The Savoy Theatre which is located right next to the Savoy Hotel so you get the pleasure of walking down the stretch of road leading into the hotel and pretending that you can actually afford a room there. The theatre seating goes up extremely high so if you have a fear of heights I wouldn't recommend sitting in the Grand Circle.

The majority of you will have seen the Legally Blonde movies, and if you haven't then you'd better go and rent a copy now because it's a must see, and the plot of the musical is basically the same. Elle Woods, a blonde sorority girl of Delta Nu majoring in fashion marketing is all set up to get engaged with her long time boyfriend, Warner Huntington III; however, instead of popping the question, Warner breaks up with her. Elle is absolutely devastated and hearing that the reason they cannot be together is because she is not 'serious' enough, she decides to follow Warner to Harvard Law School. Of course, this is no mean feat for this sorority girl who has an aversion to books and an affinity for parties. After much hard work, Elle manages to pass the entrance exam and gains a place at Harvard Law and so off she goes to get back her man. However, on arrival, she sees that he has already found himself a new girlfriend. On her first day in class, Elle is kicked out of the classroom for not reading the required books prior to coming to class and so she enlists her professor's assistant, Emmett Forrest to help her study and keep up in class and thereby stay near Warner.

Whilst Legally Blonde is typically categorized as a 'chick flick', it is undeniable that there is actually a serious message underneath it all. Everything that is great about the Legally Blonde movies is made better by this musical -  The plot, the humour and the underlying message. It is truly amazing how this musical manages to incorporate such funny jokes with such a deep message.

The songs were extremely catchy and addictive and I'm still singing them two weeks later. The soundtrack is absolutely perfect and the song lyrics aren't in the least bit ridiculous as I thought they would be. All the cast have superb voices with astounding ranges and if you're not going to go see the show then at least purchase the soundtrack from Amazon! The dance numbers were also really fun and fitted in well to the rest of the show.

The use of set is also incredible and really really clever. They made great use of the manhole in the middle of the stage and because of my very high position I was able to see exactly how it works which was most intriguing. I don't understand how they managed to change the sets so fast or so smoothly given the huge dimensions of them but it was flawless and you barely noticed it.

This musical is actually hilarious. I cannot even begin to describe the pain that I felt in my abs after all that laughter. I did not expect it to be this funny but it really was pure class comedy. There were some jokes which I had my doubts about as whilst they were funny I wondered whether they were 'politically correct'. For example, there is a very funny number called 'Gay or European' which is extremely entertaining, though probably less so if you're European. There are many jokes which refer to the American confusion of other cultures namely Ireland, Britain and Europe which had me rolling off my seat. There actions of Elle herself and those around her are also extremely funny as you see the characters side notes to the audience.


In contrast to all the laughter, I actually found myself close to tears at one point. The romance was simply beautiful and perfectly acted out and is sure to make any girl swoon. This musical really does fill you up with a dose of female power and leaves you feeling inspired. For boys, well, you can just enjoy the comedy. The underlying message is not only about fighting the stereotype of 'dumb blondes', but also against sexism and the importance of remaining true to yourself no matter what.

If you're interested in seeing this show, I'd definitely recommend booking tickets as soon as possible before to avoid any cast changes! In my post-Legally Blonde hysteria I watched just about every single video of the show on Youtube and the cast that is currently in show is by far the best (yes, even better than the celebrity version). I've never watched a show that made me want to rewatch immediately after it, but this one did. This Olivier Award winning show would be the perfect gift this Valentine's Day so go on, treat your girlfriend to a great night out!

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