By the end of the episode, the defense has suffered a major blow due to Donna’s testimony. Seeing the jury's reaction, Harvey makes a drastic shift in strategy, finally agreeing to step down and let Mike take over his own defense for the remainder of the trial to win back the jury's favor. Suits Recap – Season 5, Episode 14: Self Defense
: Realizing Harvey is right about the tactical necessity of a seasoned lead, Mike agrees to let Harvey represent him as the official trial starts. The Real Trial and Anita Gibbs [S5E14] Self Defense
The episode opens with a fundamental disagreement: wants to represent himself to show the jury he has nothing to hide, while Harvey Specter insists on taking the lead, believing Mike's emotions and lack of trial experience will lead to a conviction. By the end of the episode, the defense
In the Suits episode , the central story revolves around the internal and external power struggle over who will lead Mike Ross's defense as his fraud trial officially begins. The Battle for Representation The Real Trial and Anita Gibbs The episode