Spector vs. Huntley

So in case you haven’t heard, British Harvey is coming to town…and it ain’t big enough for the both of them. British actor Max Beesley is assuming the role of Stephen Huntley, Harvey’s “across the pond” double.

This will undoubtedly put more tension in the office and create even more strain on poor Mike, who has enough people as it is to hide his secret from.

However, I think there are excellent opportunities to explore between Stephen, Harvey and Mike. I would LOVE it if, in this season of Suits, Mike’s genius was more pronounced. He ought to be kicking ass and being so brilliant that everyone takes notice. I think it would be delectable if Stephen were to take an interest in Mike, which would undoubtedly piss off Harvey.

Harvey and Mike’s relationship is hanging by a thread, especially after the finale where Harvey thinks Mike has betrayed him. I could assume that their friendship has weakened some and that Stephen would see it as an opportunity to woo Mike. But what if he gets too close and figures out Mike’s secret?

I wouldn’t be surprised if Rachel begins to hate Mike and wants nothing to do with him. She loves the firm so she wouldn’t spill his secret, but she would lose her trust in him.

And of course I predict that Jessica and Edward Darby will wrestle for power, influence and dominance. I expect that Jessica will have to assert her authority over the new Brits and that Darby will undoubtedly step on the toes of the Pearson people.

But the intrigue truly lies with Mike, Harvey and now Stephen. I would love Mike to be impressed with Stephen, to be mentored by him, and for it to immensely peeve Harvey – who will attempt to act like he doesn’t give a damn until Donna asks him if Huntley is stealing his “golden boy.” Then he’ll lose his shit and go after Mike like Richard Geer going after Julia Roberts, riding away in the back of that mail truck.

I can see a ton of fanfiction in the making; that’s for sure. I do wish…and it pains me to say this…that the actor playing Stephen Huntley was more attractive. I wish he had golden blonde hair and emerald green eyes and wore suits that were up to par with Harvey’s – oh and he should smoke a cigar and have mischievous eyes. But that’s not going to happen – the die is cast, and so is the role.