The Good Fight
The Good Fight

The Good Fight

2022TV ShowEnded6 SeasonsEnglish

Picking up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of "The Good Wife", an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart's savings. Forced out of her law firm, now called "Lockhart, Deckler, Gussman, Lee, Lyman, Gilbert, Lurie, Kagan, Tannebaum & Associates", they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.

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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic84/100
Google Users95%
Director: Robert King, Michelle KingGenres: Drama, Political Drama, Legal Drama

Plot Summary

The Good Fight continues to follow Diane Lockhart and her colleagues at the Chicago law firm of Ri'Chard Sterling. The firm grapples with a new world order and absurd resolutions to real-world issues, navigating the complexities of progressive politics and legal battles. Diane faces personal and professional challenges as she adapts to a shifting legal landscape.

Critical Reception

The Good Fight consistently receives critical acclaim for its sharp writing, timely social commentary, and strong performances, particularly from its lead cast. Critics often praise its willingness to tackle controversial topics and its unique blend of satire and drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its timely and fearless exploration of contemporary political and social issues.
  • Lauded for its exceptional ensemble cast and sophisticated, often satirical, storytelling.
  • Recognized for its consistent quality and willingness to push boundaries with its narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the show's intelligence, relevance, and compelling storylines, with many appreciating its bold approach to current events and its strong character development.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, Critics' Choice Television Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Fun Fact

The show is a spin-off of 'The Good Wife', and was one of the first original dramas produced for CBS All Access (now Paramount+).

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

After we finished watching The Good Wife, we knew we would continue on to watch this spinoff show. I checked some reviews on a different site and saw a bunch of one-star reviews, which I have come to know is usually due to liberal politics,...