The Good Fight (Good Wife Spin-off)

JP Liz V1

http://tvline.com/2016/05/12/the-good-wife-spinoff-christine-baranski-diane-cbs-all-access/

Diane and Lucca spin off could happen on CBS All Access

JP Liz V1

http://tvline.com/2016/09/17/the-good-wife-spinoff-sarah-steele-marissa-gold-returns-cast/

Eli daughter Marissa in spin off

maudgonner

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

http://tvline.com/2016/09/17/the-good-wife-spinoff-sarah-steele-marissa-gold-returns-cast/

Eli daughter Marissa in spin off

That's great, I loved that character.

Also opens the door for Alan Cumming to guest star, hopefully.

Agent Coulson

Ye I want the Eli show that's who the spin off should have been based around.

But I'll take and hope for a guest appearance.

JP Liz V1

CBS forthcoming all digital spinoff of The Good Wife will be titled The Good Fight

http://tvline.com/2016/10/31/the-good-fight-cbs-spinoff-good-wife/

Agent Coulson

The spin off is called..........The Good Fight

Set to stream exclusively on CBS All Access after its first episode debuts on the Eye’s broadcast network, the series will pick up one year after the end of “The Good Wife.” After an enormous financial scam destroys the reputation of young lawyer Maia and wipes out the savings of her mentor Diane Lockhart, the two are forced out of Lockhart & Lee and join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago’s pre-eminent law firms.

Christine Baranski and Cush Jumbo will reprise their roles as Diane Lockhart and Lucca Quinn from the original series. They will be joined in the cast by Rose Leslie, Delroy Lindo, Sarah Steele, Paul Guilfoyle, Bernadette Peters and Erica Tazel. “The Good Wife” creators Robert and Michelle King will executive produce

http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/the-good-wife-spinoff-official-title-1201905031/

Pepe LeFrits

Would have had a lot of enthusiasm for this but they made such a mess of TGW's finale that it gets a big meh from me.

Frank O. Pinion

Online TV forum?

Mr E

First episode will be on network TV. I'll move this thread in time for episode 2.

ThisRegard

Does that synopsis give spoilers for the Good Wife for anyone watching at Irish/UK pace?

JP Liz V1

ThisRegard wrote: »

Does that synopsis give spoilers for the Good Wife for anyone watching at Irish/UK pace?

The final season has aired on RTE and More 4

Foresty

ThisRegard wrote: »

Does that synopsis give spoilers for the Good Wife for anyone watching at Irish/UK pace?

No, you can read it.

JP Liz V1

http://tvline.com/2016/11/07/the-good-fight-gary-cole-cast-kurt-returns-cbs-spinoff/

Gary Cole's Kurt returning

JP Liz V1

Justin Bartha joins http://tvline.com/2016/11/18/justin-bartha-the-good-fight-spinoff-cast-cbs/

Agent Coulson

Debuting on Sunday February 19th 2017 on CBS for the pilot episode and then move to CBS All Access exclusively and will air weekly from then on.

Mr E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsZ2kejlHF8

Agent Coulson

They can go a bit more adult with the language being online.

“Oh yeah, Diane is going to swear,” Robert King tells TVLine, exclusively. “There is nothing quite like hearing Christine Baranski swear.”

Agent Coulson

They have had to reshoot a scene from the pilot episode as they predicted Hillary winning and Diane was basking in that glory.

_Whimsical_

Agent Coulson wrote: »

They have had to reshoot a scene from the pilot episode as they predicted Hillary winning and Diane was basking in that glory.

That's interesting! The Good Wife was very often ahead of the curve with topical issues, they were regularly anticipating the news. I'd have thought they might have called it!
Are they the same writers ?

I hope they've had enough time to integrate it into their storylines as really it makes for a much more interesting political landscape than if Hilary had won in ways for the purposes of the show at least.

Agent Coulson

Nah I'd say there won't be a need to be huge rewrites series wish or anything like that as it wouldn't be part of a huge on going storyline.

I'd guess it's the same writes but to be fair Hollywood and the press all called the election wrong.

_Whimsical_

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Nah I'd say there won't be a need to be huge rewrites series wish or anything like that as it wouldn't be part of a huge on going storyline.

I'd guess it's the same writes but to be fair Hollywood and the press all called the election wrong.

Yeah I guess that's true, by the same token though The Good Wife was the only recent series I can think of to ever take a look at the more conservative /Republican perspective in a respectful way. In one or two episodes they covered some issues like gun control and the pro life point of view and looked behind the usual stereotype of Hilbilly wooden heads which led to some interesting conversations I thought. I hope it's the same writers. I've missed the Good Wife.

Mr E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv7BEXo0YjI

Agent Coulson

Kicks off tomorrow night in the States with a double episode.


I've been watching all of the tv spots over the last few weeks for it and they have me hooked for this.

Agent Coulson

That was really Good (pun intended) and lots of cursing

They have started with a really strong story to kick it off and to introduce the new cast.


If you liked The Good Wife I'd say you will enjoy this.


Alicia not being in it is a plus for me.

SoftMicro

Excellent start and would highly recommend it to any TGW fans.

moby2101

SoftMicro wrote: »

Excellent start and would highly recommend it to any TGW fans.

+ 1
Reminiscent of the earlier seasons of Good Wife before it went crap.
Good solid cast and really good opening story arc

princess3901

Does anyone know if this will be shown on sky or Netflix

gmisk

Agent Coulson wrote: »

That was really Good (pun intended) and lots of cursing

They have started with a really strong story to kick it off and to introduce the new cast.


If you liked The Good Wife I'd say you will enjoy this.


Alicia not being in it is a plus for me.

Totally agree with this it much more of an ensemble now and all the better for it. The final season of the good wife was poor IMO, but this is right back on track and I like the little nods and mentions of Will and Alicia.
The new characters are terrific....one criticism and it is a minor one Rose Leslies accent is a little shaky.
But cush jumbo and Christine baranski are smashing it out of the park already!
Lovely to see some old faces popping up! Especially in episode 2.

messy tessy

Ah enjoyed that now!! Was a big fan of the Good Wife so am delighted it is up to that standard. Didn't know Marissa was returning, was happy seeing her!

Tokyo

Not bad opening episodes - I'll probably watch for a while to see where the show goes.

Though, I'll be honest, part of me is still expecting/hoping for a courtroom scene where the lead actress screams 'YOU KNOW NUFFIN'!!!' at the opposing counsel, A Few Good Men style....

longshanks

Two solid episodes, this could be a great show in time.

gmisk

longshanks wrote: »

Two solid episodes, this could be a great show in time.

Pity there is only going to be 10 episodes this season

Agent Coulson

Another great episode this week and Matthew Perry on form and the whole fake news angle is done really well.

pixelburp

Yeah, I've only caught the first two episodes and it's a really strong continuation of The Good Wife 'brand' so to speak. The various characters felt on point & all concerned slipped right back into their respective moulds. The Ponzi schema daughter is more sympathetic than I thought she might be, given her obviously privileged background.

Any news on international distribution, if Netflix might get their hands on it?

brian_t

pixelburp wrote: »

Any news on international distribution, if Netflix might get their hands on it?

More4 has the UK rights - to premiere this Spring

gmisk

I am now up to date with the first 4 episodes still really liking it.
The 3rd episode was a little bit of a dip in quality IMO but the 4th one was excellent and great to see yet more old faces popping up!

IrishBelle

I have watched the first three episodes now. I love it. Although at this point, Maia is still a bit wooden. But I was never a huge fan of Alicia, so that wont preclude me from loving this anyway!

Agent Coulson

Nothing more needs to be said about this episode other than Elsbeth

gmisk

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Nothing more needs to be said about this episode other than Elsbeth

Ha totally agree! Probably the strongest episode so far for me...terrific first 5 eps

gazzer

Would you have needed to see The Good Wife to watch this show?

pixelburp

gazzer wrote: »

Would you have needed to see The Good Wife to watch this show?

Kind of, but not really. You will be missing out on a lot of the backstory of the characters who travelled across from The Good Wife, so you may be wondering what his/her deal is at times (for instance, Diane's marital status)

messy tessy

gazzer wrote: »

Would you have needed to see The Good Wife to watch this show?

Not really, some of the characters that occasionally pop up in the good fight won't have any significance for you - like you won't be delighted to see the above mentioned Elsbeth return, but I imagine you can watch it as a stand alone.
The good wife is great though so if you are looking for something new that is well worth watching.

johnire

Elsbeth is back?? Brilliant. I love her. :-)

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Nothing more needs to be said about this episode other than Elsbeth

gmisk

Its been announced that this has been renewed for a second series!

JP Liz V1

brian_t wrote: »

More4 has the UK rights - to premiere this Spring

brian_t wrote: »

The Good Fight starts on More4 on Thursday March 30th at 9pm

:cool:

SimonTemplar

I'm getting a strong Jodie Foster vibe from Rose Leslie's performance, especially her portrayal of Clarice from Silence of the Lambs.

corkie

SimonTemplar wrote: »

I'm getting a strong Jodie Foster vibe from Rose Leslie's performance, especially her portrayal of Clarice from Silence of the Lambs.

I thought the same from her expressions and body language, so I'm not alone in it.

SimonTemplar

Regarding today's episode,

the conceit that the appeals panel of a banned user of an website consists of five high powered layers including named partners is ridiculous! The first major misstep of the series so far.

barney shamrock

This week's episode was great. Just like the good wife at its peak!

gmisk

barney shamrock wrote: »

This week's episode was great. Just like the good wife at its peak!

Totally agree, another strong episode, close to season 5 peak good wife!

Agent Coulson

This is really hitting the levels of The Good Wife at it's best.

Paul Guilfoyle falling while putting up the rope this week might just be one of the funniest things I seen on tv in a while.


Poor Lucca meeting Colin's family is a close second to it.


Also great to see Lou Gossett Jr.