8 most iconic Mike and Harvey bromance moments in Suits

It is undeniable that Harvey and Mike’s duo is the most iconic one in Suits. Their bromance is a complex blend of mentor-mentee and also a brotherly bond. There is unwavering loyalty that has captured the hearts of the viewers throughout. The legal victories, along with the bond they shared outside of work, were truly unconventional.

From the very first moment when Mike stumbled into the interview with Harvey, their bond grew with time. The evolution of their bond from skepticism to trust resonates with the viewers. Their bromance was not always about grand gestures, but even shared glances and subtle nods of affirmation spoke volumes. Their unwavering belief in one another shone through.

The power of their genuine connection with each other has transcended professional boundaries and endured through the most challenging times of their lives. This is not just an exploration of their bromance but a nostalgic trip down memory lane. So let’s delve into the 8 most iconic Mike and Harvey bromance moments in Suits.

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1)Harvey and Mike smoking together

In Season 2, episode 10, when Mike finds out that his grandma passed away, he was in shock and completely heartbroken. His grandma was a crucial part of his life. The day after his grandma died, he came back to work. Rachel tells him to deal with the loss instead of avoiding it, but Mike refuses.

Later, Harvey sends him home. Harvey understood Mike’s pain and went to visit his apartment. Harvey tells him that he wanted to keep him busy because he understood that Mike was not ready to deal with the loss of his grandmother. When he went inside his apartment, he found that Mike was smoking, and he started to smoke with him. Though they had a professional relationship, Harvey always considered Mike to be his friend.

This moment transcended their power dynamics, and they connected on a personal level. This moment was one of the very first times when Harvey and Mike’s bromance showed off their friendship beyond the confines of the law firm.

2)Mike refuses to give Harvey up in season 3 episode 16

In Season 3, episode 16, Mike and Harold were arrested for fraud. Eric Woodal arrives in the room Mike was in, and he tells him that he has not been processed despite being there for two hours.

He demands to call Harvey, but Woodal refuses. Woodal tells them about their crimes, along with the number of years they will receive jail time. When Harvey found out about Mike’s arrest, he quickly went to him and demanded to see him. Harvey visits Mike, and he tells him that Louis will convince Harold not to talk.

Mike tells Harvey that even if Harold confesses about Mike, he will not be telling them about Harvey. Mike’s loyalty to Harvey shows their relationship and the bond that they grew over the years. It was not just professional loyalty but proof of their genuine friendship. Mike’s refusal to even entertain the idea of betraying Harvey has resonated with the viewers.

3)Mike asks Harvey to be his best man

In Season 5, episode 16, Mike and Rachel decide to get married. Mike goes to Harvey’s apartment and tells him that he wanted to talk to him. Harvey also tells him that he would like to discuss some things as well. Mike asks Harvey to be his best man, which surprises Harvey.

Harvey tells Mike that he was about to go to prison, yet he was thinking about getting married. Harvey tells him that he could be his best man only if Mike lets him go to prison instead of him. Mike refuses to accept this and tells him that he will not let Harvey go to prison for a crime that he committed. Harvey tells him that he was going to be found innocent and that he lied to him.

Though initially, this was supposed to be a heartwarming moment, it quickly turned into an intense one. Their relationship was complicated, and the strength of their bond was tested once again. This was truly one of their best moments of bromance as we see the extent to which they would go for the sake of the other.

4)Going to prison for Harvey

In Season 5, episode 16, when Mike was going to jail, before entering the prison, his conversation with Harvey was a testament to their brotherhood and friendship. Mike tells Harvey that it was not his fault because he was the one who convinced Harvey to hire him in the first place.

Even though what Mike said was true, Harvey says that he was the one who decided to hire him. Mike then tells him that even after how things turned out, he would do it again. To which Harvey said that he would also take the same decision again.

He adds that he did not know that he would meet someone who would go to prison for him. Even during a tough time, their bond did not falter. Mike’s choice solidified their bromance and proved the lengths they would go to for each other.

5)Harvey tells Jessica that if Mike leaves, he will also leave

In Season 2, episode 1, after Jessica had dinner with Mike, she went to Harvey. Harvey tells Jessica that if she wanted to know something about him, she should have asked him instead of Mike. Harvey understood that Jessica might be hiding something, and he asked her about it.

Jessica tells Harvey about the allegation that Mike never went to Harvard or any other law school, so she checked him. She tells him that she found nothing. So she took him to dinner to see why Harvey found him so special. She tells him that even though Mike’s record was clean, she found out that he never graduated from any college and that she would give him the benefit of the doubt that he did not know about the truth. She tells him to fire Mike Ross.

Later, when she finds out that Mike was still not fired, she asks Harvey about it. Harvey tells her that if Mike goes, then he will also go. Harvey’s loyalty towards Mike in this moment resonated with the viewers.

6)Harvey supporting Mike when he got fired

In Season 4, episode 7, Donna tells Harvey that Mike has been fired. He goes to Mike’s house right away. Harvey asks Mike why he got fired, and he tells him that Forstman was behind it. He also tells him that he got a job offer from Forstman, but Harvey warns him about the type of person Forstman is.

Harvey tells him that he would try to ask Jessica to bring him back. Harvey consistently tries to help Mike out of the situation he is in. This shows their bond and the connection they had with each other. Even after knowing Mike’s fraudulent background, he was willing to take risks for him.

7)Mike and Harvey at the Casino

In Season 2, episode 6, Harvey and Mike went to a casino for their case. On their way to the casino, Mike tells Harvey about how he has an extra set of tuxedos in his car, to which Harvey said he knew Mike would need it and it was common sense.

Their banter is one of the most entertaining parts of their friendship and bond. When they arrive in front of the casino, Mike tells him that he was banned from the place because he counted cards. Even though Mike was nervous, Harvey calms him. The back-and-forth quick remarks between them allowed their relationship to shine in a less formal setting, making this moment one of their best bromance scenes, according to the viewers.

8) Mike’s Idea

In Season 5, episode 9, Mike had an idea that would work for the case they were working on. He tells Harvey that they are going to get the money for the equity from Sidwell and Gianopolous. When Harvey tells him that they will never go in on a deal together because they hate each other.

To which Mike says that the two hating each other was the exact reason he was counting on his idea. Mike goes to Tony Gioopolous, and Harvey goes to Jonathan Sidwell. Each of them convinces Tony and Sidwell, and their plan succeeds.

Each of them handled their situation with ease, and it shows their trust and understanding for one another. This is yet another significant example of their bromance that has left a lasting impact on the viewers.

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