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The Good Wife
Kyoko Hasumi (Takako Tokiwa) is a former lawyer who quit her job to become a housewife and a mother. Her husband is an elite prosecutor. He works as the leader of a special investigation department at the Tokyo District Prosecutor's Office, but he is charged with corruption and gets arrested. A scandal with another woman is also revealed. Kyoko Hasumi's life as a "good wife" begins to change. To protect her children, she decides to work again as a lawyer. She is hired temporarily at a law office and begins to work as a lawyer for the first time in 16 years.
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Plot Summary
Alicia Florrick, a wife and mother, restarts her legal career after her politician husband's public sex and corruption scandal. She must navigate the cutthroat world of a Chicago law firm while balancing her family's needs and her husband's political comeback. The series explores themes of ambition, loyalty, and morality as Alicia becomes a formidable litigator.
Critical Reception
The Good Wife received widespread critical acclaim throughout its run, praised for its intelligent writing, strong performances, and complex characters. It was lauded for its exploration of contemporary issues, its legal procedural elements, and its sophisticated portrayal of female ambition and political intrigue.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp writing and intricate legal plots.
Lauded for Julianna Margulies's commanding lead performance.
Appreciated for its nuanced exploration of ethical dilemmas and political machinations.
Google audience: Viewers consistently praise the show's compelling storylines, strong character development, and the excellent performances from the entire cast, particularly Julianna Margulies. The legal cases and political intrigue are often cited as highlights.
Awards & Accolades
Won multiple Emmy Awards (including for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Julianna Margulies), Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Nominated for numerous other prestigious honors.
Fun Fact
The show's creators, Robert and Michelle King, initially conceived the series with a more serialized format but adapted it to incorporate strong, self-contained legal cases each week, allowing for a blend of long-term character arcs and episodic drama.
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