Parents' Guide to Suits

Parents need to know that Suits is a legal drama that centers around a man (Patrick J. Adams) whose photographic memory lands him a job at New York City law firm. Characters frequently say "s--t" and "goddammit," plus mentions of "hell," "ass," "d--k," "p---y," and various sexual innuendo ("I eat c--k for breakfast, lunch, and dinner"). Romantic relationships develop between characters, who talk about sex and adultery/cheating. On screen, sex is implied in non-explicit bedroom and shower scenes. Characters drink socially, and a supporting character sells pot; in one scene, main characters smoke joints and get high. Characters frequently argue, yell, and belittle others, but physical violence -- such as face slaps and punches -- is rare. Characters also experience loss and grief. There's surface-level diversity, with several Black characters in key roles, but main characters are White men who get the lion's share of screen time. And women fall into supporting roles as love interests and colleagues -- often both -- and there's a strong emphasis on "alpha dog" masculinity. Overall, Suits shows the serious consequences of lying and pretending to be someone you're not. But it also celebrates teamwork, even when characters use morally (and legally) gray tactics to achieve their goals.