WARNING: Spoilers ahead for Suits LA season 1, episode 5, "You're On Your Own."

good Suits episodes, combining character development with an interesting case.

While Suits LA’s standalone cases have been very disappointing so far, the broader storyline about Lester’s murder case has been fun to watch. Lester’s case escalated quickly in episode 5, which brought Suits LA to the courtroom in a way that didn’t happen that often in Suits. It doesn’t seem like Ted Black will settle this before the trial, so we’ll probably spend a few more episodes with this storyline. Regardless, the scene in which Ted confronted Stuart about the transcripts hilariously referenced one of the most iconic recurring Suits lines.

Suits LA Episode 5 Finally Used “What The Hell Did You Just Say To Me?

Suits Fans Know The Importance Of That Line

When Ted Black accused Stuart Lane of leaking the transcripts, Josh McDermitt’s character quickly responded with a powerful “What the hell did you just say to me?” While this would have been just a regular line in any other TV show, Suits fans are more than used to hearing variations of “What did you just say to me” in this universe. Suits was a very formulaic show in which the dialogue could get a little repetitive, and I’m pretty sure “What did you just say to me” was one of the most used expressions on the original show.

The fact that Stuart used that line with such conviction in Suits LA episode 5 makes me think that the writers are aware of how popular that line has become with the fanbase. “He’s testifying,” “This deposition is over,” and “Get the hell out of my office” are some of the other recurring Suits expressions that defined the original show’s identity, but if there were to be a callback to that in Suits LA, I’m glad that “What the hell did you just say to me” was the one.

Suits LA Is Finally Starting To Feel Like Suits After Episode 5

Suits LA Episode 5 Was The Best One So Far

More than using a famous Suits expression, Suits LA episode 5 captured the essence of the original show by letting the story breathe and focusing on the things that matter. Suits had its fair share of disappointing episodes, but it never failed to deliver some great arcs where both the characters and the cases they were working on were compelling. Suits LA has yet to find that balance, but episode 5 is a promising first step.

Hopefully, the rest of Suits LA season 1 will be as strong as episode 5.

Suits LA's Lester murder case has never been more compelling than in episode 5 and should be even more fun now that Kevin has found out the truth about Ted’s client. The original Suits shined brighter whenever our characters were dealing with high-stakes situations, and while the “filler” cases could be entertaining, it was the overarching storylines that gave the show its best moments. Hopefully, the rest of Suits LA season 1 will be as strong as episode 5.

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