We're so used to the protagonist always winning in TV shows, it was surprising and hard to watch when Mike not only failed, but was repeatedly humiliated and then criticized by both of the senior lawyers. I kept having hope that things would work out, and the episode made you relate to the crushing defeat. I guess the lesson is what Mike says - that it's not about winning, it's about retaining your humanity and doing the right thing. Small consolation though when the "human" issue with Rachel was only the final in a long string of mistakes. But I guess the episode made me feel things, so it did it's job.
@zachbrownies probably one of the most real interpretations out there. In real life, the real failure comes and crushes you more often than not. Great episode!
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We're so used to the protagonist always winning in TV shows, it was surprising and hard to watch when Mike not only failed, but was repeatedly humiliated and then criticized by both of the senior lawyers. I kept having hope that things would work out, and the episode made you relate to the crushing defeat. I guess the lesson is what Mike says - that it's not about winning, it's about retaining your humanity and doing the right thing. Small consolation though when the "human" issue with Rachel was only the final in a long string of mistakes. But I guess the episode made me feel things, so it did it's job.