The latest episode of Suits: LA, aired on Sunday, April 20, 2025, brought a mix of emotional depth and nostalgic callbacks to the original Suits series. While Donna Paulsen did not appear onscreen, she was mentioned by Ted as he and Harvey Specter worked together to bring mobster Pellegrini back to justice.
During a scene in New York, Harvey received a text from a contact saved as "My Boy," reading: "Daddy, when are you going to call?" Ted later questioned Harvey about the texts, confirming that his friend now has a son. Harvey jokingly said the boy’s name was Ted, before revealing with a smirk, "It’s Kevin. I always liked him better." The exchange not only revealed Harvey’s fatherhood but also gave fans a glimpse into his life with Donna following their wedding in the series finale.
Although the LA spinoff hasn’t confirmed whether they’re still in Seattle working with Mike and Rachel, Harvey’s wedding band and mention of their child suggest the couple remains happily together. The episode also offered a moment of emotional vulnerability as Harvey told Ted that his brother, Marcus, had died from cancer a few years ago. That moment was followed by a closing tribute: "In honor of Billy Miller," referring to the actor who played Marcus Specter. Miller passed away in September 2023 at age 43 following a battle with bipolar disorder.
Adding another connection to the original series, David Costabile returned as Daniel Hardman. In a flashback, Ted questioned Hardman during the 2010 racketeering trial against Pellegrini. In the present, Harvey, Ted, and Kevin attempted to turn Pellegrini’s associates against each other by offering immunity—though Harvey later admitted that his contact, Cahill (a DOJ prosecutor played by Neal McDonough), lacked the jurisdiction to make such a deal.
Fans of Suits are buzzing with excitement over the latest relationship update on Harvey Specter and Donna Paulsen. The episode, titled "Bat Signals," confirms that the iconic duo is not only still happily together after tying the knot in the original series finale but are thriving as parents. The spinoff, which premiered in February 2025, has quickly won over both loyal viewers and a new wave of fans with its gripping storylines and signature blend of messy, high-stakes legal drama.
In this episode, Ted Black mentions Donna Paulsen while working with Harvey to bring mobster Pellegrini to justice. Harvey receives a text from a contact saved as "My Boy," reading, "Daddy, when are you going to call?" This leads to the revelation that Harvey has a son named Kevin. The scene not only provides a heartwarming glimpse into Harvey and Donna's life together after their wedding but also has fans eagerly waiting for the couple to make a cameo together.
Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement over the news. One fan wrote, "After denying and running from their feelings for 10+ years, Donna Paulsen and Harvey Specter are married for almost 6 years now and are canonically parents." Another chimed in, "Harvey got his mini Harvey Specter with Donna; I'm crying." The emotional depth of the episode was heightened by Harvey's heartfelt revelation about his brother Marcus's passing, followed by a poignant tribute to Billy Miller, who portrayed Marcus and died at 43 in September 2023 after battling bipolar disorder.
Gabriel Macht, who reprises his role as Harvey Specter in Suits: LA, described his return to the franchise as "nostalgic." Macht, who has a three-episode arc in the spinoff, filmed some scenes in Rancho Park in Los Angeles, where he practiced baseball during high school. He called the experience "extremely nostalgic" and mentioned how shooting scenes with the same directors and writers from the original show added to the feeling.
Macht invited his father, actor Stephen Macht, to the set for a "full-circle moment." He described how his father watched him play baseball as a child and how it felt special to have him present while filming. "There he is, sitting in the stands … where he used to watch me play [as a kid] … That was a full-circle moment," Macht reflected. He noted that it was not only nostalgic but also a sweet experience to return to a character that has left a significant mark on both the TV industry and the public's consciousness.
As fans eagerly await the next episodes, they can look forward to more of the high-stakes legal drama that Suits is known for, along with the emotional connections and character developments that have made the series a beloved staple. Suits: LA airs Sundays at 9/8c on NBC, with episodes available for streaming the following day on Peacock.
