Harvey Specter’s Return in Suits LA Stirs Up Old Rivalries — With a Nod to Daniel Hardman

Harvey Specter Returns in Suits LA

Harvey Specter is back — and he’s not coming alone.

In the latest episode of Suits LA, fans witnessed another charged appearance from Gabriel Macht, reprising his role as the sharp-tongued, impeccably dressed attorney who helped define the original Suits series. But what made this week’s cameo even more exciting was a direct callback to one of the franchise’s most notorious villains: Daniel Hardman.

“I’ve got no love for Hardman,” Harvey says — a one-liner that hits like a gavel and brings back years of tension.

The moment unfolds during a flashback where Harvey, reluctantly assisting former federal prosecutor-turned-Hollywood fixer Ted Black (Stephen Amell), provides confidential intel. Harvey clarifies he only crossed a line because the client had gone over to Hardman’s side — a sharp, brilliant reminder of the original Suits chaos.

Revisiting the Daniel Hardman Saga

Harvey Specter Returns in Suits LA with a Reference to This Original Series Character — David Costabile, who played co-founding law firm partner Daniel Hardman on the USA Network drama, will reprise his role on NBC’s Suits LA,

Daniel Hardman, played by David Costabile, was ousted from his own firm years ago by Harvey and Jessica Pearson. The move was strategic and ethically gray — involving a blackmail threat over an affair during Hardman’s wife’s cancer treatment. Classic Suits.

Now, Suits LA drops a new bombshell: Harvey once gave Black insider details about Hardman’s clients and helped strategize against him — unknowingly using Hardman as leverage.

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Old Rivalries, New Stakes

While Hardman hasn’t officially returned (yet), it’s confirmed that David Costabile will reprise the role soon. The callback hints at a larger narrative arc — and reminds fans of the show’s roots in moral ambiguity, power plays, and loyalty.

The Easter egg doesn’t stop with Hardman. Rick Hoffman (Louis Litt) is also expected to make his return soon, suggesting that Suits LA is more than just a spinoff — it’s a canon expansion.

Why Harvey’s Return Matters

This isn’t just fan service. Harvey Specter’s return, even for a few lines, reopens a world of unresolved tension, making Suits LA feel like a true continuation, not just a rebrand. His line about Hardman wasn’t just a dig — it was a promise that the legacy of Pearson Hardman still shapes this universe.

For fans, that’s the hook. For new viewers, it’s the perfect invitation to explore the past — and understand what’s coming next.