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> Why not a character like Mike from "Suits"?

Suits already has a character like Mike from Suits. The characters name is, surprisingly, named Mike.

If Elliot were to be like Mike from Suits, Mr Robot would need to change the name of the show to Suits.

> If Elliot were to be like Mike from Suits, Mr Robot would need to change the name of the show to Suits.

And it follows that the space of sitcoms is a singleton.

That explains a lot.