Suits Season 1 Episode 8 cast and characters: Here's who brought the legal drama to life

Suits Season 1 Episode 8, streamed on August 11, 2011, showcased Mike and Harvey facing new challenges.

Mike is spiraling if his brilliance is enough to save himself, or he will have to lose his job forever. The episode is titled Identity Crisis, underscoring the theme.

This revelation about Mike not being from Harvard not only threatens him but also Harvey, as he is someone who trusted Mike at first and was keen to keep him in the firm. Here is the synopsis of the Suits season 1 episode 8:

"While Harvey and Louis come to blows after Louis' reckless behavior threatens to cost the firm a case, Mike is assigned to a businessman who is trying to get back money from his estranged daughter."

Several cast members return for the episode, with some new faces appearing in supporting roles. Here is the complete list.

Here is the complete cast and character list of Suits Season 1 Episode 8

Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter

Harvey is one of the top officials in the firm, known for his problem-solving skills and sharp wit. However, in episode 8, his position is under threat as the pressure around Mike's credentials comes to the surface. Being someone loyal to Mike, he thinks he could be blamed for trusting Mike under such circumstances. This changes his attitude towards Mike in the episode as he wishes to save himself first.

Wondering where you have seen the actor before? Gabriel appeared in The Spirit and Behind Enemy Lines before being cast in Suits.

Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross

Mike Ross is the brilliant college dropout who has a visual memory. He is in the facing an "identity crisis" as the truth about him not being from Harvard University Law School is out in the open. This is what makes this episode most emotionally charged, as Mike is fearful and feels guilt for what he has done, and that this can cost him his job.

After Suits, the actor also contributed to Sneaky Pete and A League of Their Own, proving his versatility and ability to play complex characters.

Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson

Jessica Pearson is the managing director of Hardman and commands authority and respect. It was Jessica who sensed something off and eventually discovered the truth about Mike's credentials. She tells Harvey to fire him for being involved and orchestrating a fraudulent activity.

Torres is widely known for her work in Firefly and Serenity, as well as Alias and 24. She also got to reprise her role in the Suits spin-off Pearson, continuing his command and power position.

Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt

Litt in episode 8 is a comic relief and also becomes part of the emotional drama unfolding. He is ambitious and insecure about his position, and this is what draws the tension, expanding his arc. He becomes the most unpredictable character and eventually also blackmails Jessica for hiding Mike's fraud.

These were the primary cast without whom the show's episode wouldn't have been complete. However, there are other cast members as well who are equally significant in driving the plot further. This includes Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane. Meghan's character is important for the impact it brings on Mike, growing emotionally close to him. Sarah Rafferty appears as Donna Paulsen, Harvey’s fiercely loyal and perceptive legal secretary.

Supporting actors, per IMDb, include Christopher Gross as Lab Student and Samuel Mekonnen as Coffee Vendor. Alongside them is Max Topplin as Harold Gunderson, and some more guest and supporting roles portraying additional lawyers, clients, and judges.

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