March was packed to the brim with new episodes of The Good Wife and with just three new shows left, it’s time we take a quick look back over the last month. This means it’s time to update your playlists with songs from The Good Wife and review the results behind our “Why Alicia Shouldn't Return to Highland Park” poll.
Alicia's iPod Playlist
I’m not going to lie. I haven’t been able to stop playing Audra Mae’s “Here I Go Again” since it was featured in January, but fortunately, March brought with it a few new songs worthy of a playlist upgrade.
Originally featured as the opening aria in Handel’s Serse
The scene: As Will sits at home (in a rustic, manly and superbly decorated loft), just days after the grand jury, he finds himself watching a video documentary on suicide for a case on which he is still allowed to comment. “Ombra mai fu” plays somberly in the background as a young woman throws herself from a bridge. End scene.
The scene: After hearing her old house in Highland Park is back on the market, Alicia takes an emotional walk through the place she called home for 15 years. In a performance truly worth of another Emmy, we watch Alicia struggle with the joy and sorrow trapped in each room of the house. This song is a perfect accompaniment to the heartbreak we all felt as we opened the door to the past with Alicia. This scene deserves to be watched over and over again.
The scene: Alicia and Will get together with Frank Michael Thomas (Fred Dalton Thompson) in a bar to discuss a suit Lockhart Gardner is bringing against the NHL. Thomas, however, is looking for something different, something he can use against Louis Canning in an upcoming class action. Nothing is ever simple, is it? At least we can hope Will and Alicia shared a drink before they left the bar…
The scene: Sitting in a different Chicago bar waiting for our favourite process server, Jack, Diane realizes she has been stood up. What’s a lady to do but go to plan ‘b’ with the lyrics “And all night I was on your mind” playing in the background? Seizing the moment, Diane decides to call the oft-thought about ballistics expert, Kurt McVeigh. If there's one person who deserves to have a little fun (and a night on the town), it's Diane. The song may have been "Pretty Good," but Diane of late has been more like Pretty Great.
The scene: With encouragement from her realtor, Alicia decides to write a heartfelt letter to the woman selling the old Florrick house, in the hopes it will give her offer an edge. As Alicia struggles to write the letter, as an audience, we similarly struggle watching her go back down memory lane. Warning: This song is intense but beautiful – listen only if you are prepared to feel a little morose.
For more songs from The Good Wife, check out Tune Find.
The Results: Why you, the readers, don’t think Alicia should return to Highland Park
In case you missed it, I’ve been stewing over this whole “Alicia moving” debacle since the story first surfaced and I couldn’t help but put together a list of reasons why I thought going back to Highland Park was a bad idea (click here if you missed it). Having had the poll up for just over two weeks, the results are in! You, the readers of Lockhart Gardner: An Inside Look at The Good Wife, have voted and in doing so, helped me rank the reasons why Alicia should take Highland Park off her radar and focus on her future:
From my perspective, the only thing this list is missing is the obvious #9: The fact living in her old house would be awkward when things with Will finally work out. Oh for the love of Team Gardner *sigh.*
Next Up (Note: Spoiler Alert)
The wait is finally over! April 15 is boasting the first of three episodes that will marathon through the finale on April 29. In the upcoming “Pants on Fire” (formerly titled “No Ordinary Lie”), things will pick up right where they left off with Jackie and Alicia in the beauty salon. Word on the street is that Alicia recruits Kalinda to help her with the Jackie problem, but it might not be quick enough as Peter has a thing or two to say about his mother’s interference in his life. Meanwhile, Mike is back to give Peter a run for his money, Cary is back to join Lockhart Gardner and an old “friend” of Will’s (Cassie), enters the scene and is looking for a date. Get out your paper bags, stress balls and memories of the season two finale (elevator fireworks anyone?) – the final three episode of this season are set to be explosive.
What happens when Will’s ex-girlfriend, a case about hockey, two warm beers, an Australian, a ballistics expert, a job offer and Louis Canning collide? Sheer bliss, that’s what. After this episode, I’ve come to an important conclusion: The Good Wife should come with a warning: “Likely to render speechless.” Thank goodness they've been renewed for a fourth season!
This week, I’m going to skip the full episode rundown and try something different – character updates – followed up with a special feature: The Top Five Things We’ve Missed about Kalinda and Alicia.
Tammy. Will’s ex-girlfriend, best known for not wanting
Will to fall in love with her… which was exactly what happened.
When we last saw Tammy, she was heading to London for a dream job involving writing and the Olympics. The truth be known, “Gloves Come Off” marks the first time we’ve ever seen Tammy actually working. We’ve seen her run, dance, eat cake, roll around on the floor with Will and get frustrated when he would answer calls from Alicia, but it’s nice to see she has a viable career. For some reason (and I can’t explain why), I actually really like her character. She’s a little whimsical but she’s also kind. Sure, I’m crazy for Alicia’s “three-pointer this and three pointer that” impression of her (and if Owen had been hanging around, I’m sure we would have heard it again), but Tammy brings with her a level of ease and sincerity. Also, in this episode, she brought with her a dynamite wardrobe. London may have been rainy, but at least the shopping was good.
This week, Tammy was back in Chicago to report on the Lockhart Gardner hockey case – could the firm really be taking on major league hockey? Well sure, why not? If they can tackle Lemond Bishop’s viable business, surely they can handle profession sports. Enter Tammy with her tape recorder. Interview one: Will. It was as cordial as could be expected – like the singing of the national anthem in a gold medal hockey game. Was there tension? Sure, but they could shake hands and be at peace with the results. Interview two: Alicia. This went about as well as a shoot-out in game five of the Stanley Cup playoffs (okay, I’m done with hockey analogies – I do better with baseball… or wild animals). What was great about this scene was that Tammy didn’t ask Alicia if she had slept with Will, she told her, as though she already knew… which of course, she did because of Will’s behaviour. I had an early prediction that Alicia would play it cool, giving Tammy her patented “you’re out of control face.” The only time Alicia has talked about her relationship with Will was when she was forced to at the grand jury. Of course she wasn’t going to talk to Tammy, because she didn’t have to: The stare said it all.
Cary: The Extreme Packer
Cary. While attempting to work his way to the top at the State’s
Attorney’s Office, he promptly found himself working his way down.
Last week we saw Cary confess to Peter that he’d had a sexual relationship with Dana Lodge and this week we saw the results. Cary is back working out of a closet. Gone are his etched glass doors and fancy wall art. It appears as though Cary’s back where he started. At least he has a job though, right? He could be out with Will, playing bridge in the afternoon and sipping tea while gossiping about David Lee’s shocking lack of ability to match a shirt and tie. With Alicia stopping by, she took note of his new digs. Asking if he was alright, Cary had to confess he wasn’t sure. The upside? With the amount he moves, Cary must have packing down to a science. If ever a show “Extreme Packing” was created, Cary would be a shoo-in to be their poster boy. The downside? Who knows where he’s going to end up next.
Diane’s World: Three’s a Party
Diane: The powerhouse, the matriarch, the ruler of
all that’s good. Not only has she proven she can succeed in
a man’s world, she can run it, all while wearing
four-inch heels and juggling multiple dates. Take notes, ladies.
If ever there was a doubt Diane was the brilliant mind behind most things at Lockhart Gardner, this episode proved it: She can defend Will, frighten Equity Partners into silence (which reminds me, what was Eli’s problem this episode?) and tread fine ethical lines like a master tightrope walker. The best part? She has recently found herself with two love interests. Of course, she deserves some fun – she works harder than anyone.
The scene: After having been stood up because of “complications” by Jack (Bryan Brown) the process server, she called on the gone but not forgotten ballistics expert, Kurt (Gary Cole). While arranging schedules and trying to manage call-waiting has already proven to be a bit of a challenge, Diane appears up for whatever comes her way. In this case, that means dinner out with Jack on Friday and fishing with Kurt (yes, fishing) on Saturday. I can’t even imagine what Diane would look like while fishing (what would she wear? How would she style her hair?) and though I know we won’t get to see her teetering in a boat, on a lake, batting at mosquitoes, we’re left to dream. Are you picturing it now? See – isn’t it fun?
Julius, Eli and David: The Boardroom Brawl
Everyone’s fighting. Enough said.
Will Gardner, Consultant at Large
Will. Working his way through probation by kicking
back in his office, Will is busy wearing jeans and
blazers while “consulting” on cases.Personally, I
think he’s mainly concerned about guarding his office supplies.
This week, the developments surrounding Will were negligible. He was around, he looked good kicking it casual, he conferred on the hockey case and he lurked in the courtroom to keep his toes wet. At one point he attended a meeting with Alicia, and while I couldn’t help but hope they drove to said meeting together and shared a drink at the end of things, that was simply left as an unknown. Pure wishful thinking on my part? Probably. I just can’t help but envision a world with Team Gardner – it’s a blight that follows me always.
Canning, Meyers and Florrick?
Alicia. Trying to figure out a way to balance work and future mortgage payments, Alicia has found herself between a rock and a hard place, a.k.a. Diane and Louis Canning.
Last week Alicia asked Diane for a raise. This week, Diane took it to the Equity Partners and was met with a variety of reactions. Meanwhile, Alicia took the opportunity to see what Canning (Michael J. Fox) was willing to put on the table to secure her very astute legal mind. We don’t know the specifics, but the offer was good enough for Alicia to put her career with Lockhart Gardner on the line. Watching Alicia give Diane an ultimatum over salary was almost like being punched in the stomach. It reminded me of Will and Alicia’s break-up – nothing about it felt right. Lockhart Gardner gave Alicia a chance when other firms didn’t and now she has threatened them with leaving? Although you could tell Alicia didn’t want to put Diane in a difficult spot, she still did. It’s Alicia 2.0, remember? Even Canning felt ripped off by the deal.
In the end, Diane approved the bonus, securing Alicia’s future at the firm, but at what cost? Will this negotiation have changed their relationship going forward?
Two Cold Beers and a Box of Tissues
Kalinda. She's been busy trying to repair her relationship with Alicia while simultaneously tracking down her "unsubstantiated" income. As usual, things are complicated.
Let's cut to the chase. Kalinda was busy this episode – she was lurking around corners, following men in trench coats, making phone calls and secretly posting videos of hockey fights online – you know, the usual.This week, none of these things really mattered (okay, Lockhart Gardner won the case, so they mattered a little), but that’s not the real story.Kalinda finally took a big step towards repairing her relationship with Alicia.She offered her a late night beer.(Say what?!?!?Did that just happen?!Why did the commercial wizards not show this juicy morsel?Where’s my paper bag?! ).
Going into Alicia’s office, Kalinda was hesitant, but for all of her trepidation, Alicia’s uncertainty surrounding K’s advance was palpable. Of course, Alicia couldn’t accept the beer and while Kalinda was upset, she understood.
Flash forward.
After having had the face-off with Tammy (one more hockey reference, just for good measure), the show-down with Diane over salary and the on-paper number crunching over her finances, Alicia looked through the glass walls of her office and saw a friend… her old best friend. Slowly, she approached Kalinda and proclaimed, “I’d like to try to make it work.” Wait… what? Did the dream of all Kalinda and Alicia fans just become a reality? Oh. Yes. It. Did. #LosingMyMind.
A Pre-Countdown Note
I recently met another super fan of The Good Wife – the brilliant writer of The Oncoming Hope. In a quote I must paraphrase, because its cleverness deserves repeating, she matches my irrational love of all things Gardner with an irrational love of all things Kalinda. Together, we are a hot mess of excitement for The Good Wife, and alongside two other cohorts (M and E, you know who you are), we’ve turned into a dynamic group who support each other’s fandom quirks. This top five list is for all of you – my dear friends of The Good Wife, with whom I would share a drink any time, circa Alicia and Kalinda season one, two... and now, maybe three.
The Top Five Things We've Missed about Kalinda and Alicia
Sidelong Glances – Oh how we've missed the looks between them – whether they are walking down the street, catching each other’s eye across the office or solving a case while sitting on Alicia’s bed – their non-verbal communication speaks volumes.Despite the fact they are so different, they are drawn together by a sameness (and no, I don’t think that’s Peter).We've seen glimpses into a new lease on friendship in season three, but so far, it has been largely one-sided: Kalinda retrieving Grace from internet Jesus, Kalinda peppering the grand jury file enough to keep Dana from accusing Alicia of forgery – you know, Kalinda being Kalinda.This was the first time since season two that we’ve seen Alicia offer Kalinda much of anything (well, minus when Alicia bailed Kalinda out of jail – that was very friendly).Sidelong glances, welcome home.
Best Friends at a Bar – Tequila, beer, wine… these ladies know how to celebrate with an after-hours beverage and it has typically been one of the best parts of their relationship. Kalinda usually gets Alicia to admit something personal, Alicia usually concludes that Kalinda is as mysterious as ever, but somehow it works. With their new friendship brewing, Alicia has put in a caveat that Kalinda has to be honest, upfront and spill on details more often. For the audience, this is great news. For Kalinda… I’m not so sure. Her lips said she could accept that offer, but her face screamed “Wait, what?!” Kalinda’s closet is stacked to the rafters with leather jackets, short skirts and a mountain of secrets. Pass the tequila; this is going to be good.
Revealed Details – Whenever Alicia and Kalinda get together during downtime, details of their lives are always revealed. It’s like when Owen comes to town and gets Alicia to dish on what’s happening in her life… only with Kalinda, it happens much more frequently. Or, at least, it did. Season four prediction? Things are going to get very personal. Now, if only they would hug.
Team Gardner Bandwagon – Admittedly, one of my favourite things about Kalinda is how she’s secretly a Team Gardner supporter. Will and Alicia are two of Kalinda’s best friends (Are? Were? Tomato, tomatoe) and she wants to see them both happy. Of course, this makes me love Kalinda even more, as if that was even possible.
WWKD? – When making an important life decision, it’s essential to ask yourself: What Would Kalinda Do (WWKD)? Shouldn’t all of us be using Kalinda as our inspiration? Okay, okay, she’s made some bad decisions… but she’s loyal to a fault if you’re part of her inner circle, she’ll do anything she can to either protect you or make things right. With Alicia and Kalinda back together, I have a feeling we’re going to get a deeper insight into her soul (and her past)… and even more opportunities to ask ourselves, WWKD? Side note: Why isn’t there merchandise with this phrase written all over it? I need a mug, STAT!
Quotes of the Week:
Will: “Who leaked it?”
Diane: “Could be any of them.”
Will: “It’s a good thing they don’t like each other, or I’d be dead.”
Diane: "Was it Louis Canning who gave you a chance after 13 years away from the law?"
Alicia: “This is his offer. If I stay at the firm, it has to be more.”
Diane: “You’ll give me until the end of the week."
Alicia: “No. I can’t.”
Diane: “Yep. Everybody changes. End of the week, Alicia, or you can clean out your desk right now.”
David: “We must have missed the memo. We’re now Stalin and Associates.”
Alicia “… I’d like to try to make it work. It’s just that everything, it has to be on the table. I can’t be the only one being forthcoming. I can’t be the only one being honest. Can you do that?”
Kalinda: “Yah.”
Alicia: “Okay. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
What's Next?
Matthew Perry arrives next week as a new lawyer, Mike Kresteva, for episode 19, "Blue Ribbon Panel." It seems that a group has been called together to investigate a police shooting but Alicia and Mike don't really see eye-to-eye. Also, if there's one thing I've learned, it's that when a commercial focuses solely on a case, it usually means there's some good personal story lines brewing in the background. Perhaps we'll get a full-fledged attempt at friendship for Kalinda and Alicia? With March quickly coming to a close, we're left to hope!
After a one-month hiatus, I couldn’t have been more thrilled to have a new episode of The Good Wife to kick off 2012. Let’s be honest – I spent most of my day keeping busy so as to pass the time more quickly before that elusive hour of 9 pm (okay, 9:17 pm, because I live on the east coast, home of the football/CBS/The Good Wife/hot mess). Lucky for me, the four week and 17 minute wait was absolutely worth it – this episode exceeded my exceptionally high expectations on every level: dialogue, story line, humor and fashion. To say it was a drama-filled, madcap adventure would be an understatement.
Typically I write a full episode recap and leave it at that, but this week I thought I would spice things up with an overview of "Alienation of Affection" and finish things off with my top 10 favourite moments of the episode. Look out – you’re being served.
In My Opinion – Episode Commentary
Despite being very confused by what day this episode was supposed to be starting on (Diane was at an art gallery, Alicia was at a busy school, Will was at a wedding and David Lee was backstage at a Gilbert and Sullivan production), everyone had one thing in common: getting served. The Good Wife production staff must have placed a special order for office supplies just to keep enough yellow envelopes on hand. The problem? A 2010 divorce gone awry. As it would happen, David Lee, and therefore Lockhart Gardner, was being sued for $44 million dollars – the value of a company that was sold in said divorce. The crux of the problem was actually the tort Alienation of Affection – did Lockhart Gardner try to further their business interests (and therefore make a tidy sum) by ensuring the successful breakup of April and Jake Hundley? With the hard-hitting Burl Preston (played by F. Murray Abraham) in from LA, the heart of the matter came down to what information could be collected in depositions.
First up: David Lee. Always good for sarcasm and banter, David can’t pass up the opportunity to, as Will would say, “poke the bear.” Does David run his legal dealings above board? If I were to be called to the stand, I would have to confess to having some reservations about his ethical conduct. What I do know is: a) he likes to tread a fine line around semantics and b) he could be cast in a production of H.M.S. Pinafore quicker than most. While we don’t know much about David, we have the keen suspicion he is rather smart. In “Alienation of Affection” we see this shine when he proclaims he didn’t hire a stripper to sleep with his client’s husband. No, he had Kalinda do it – but Preston didn’t ask, so that little tidbit was astutely left out of the discussion. Was it perjury? No. Is Diane going to be giving David sidelong glances for the rest of the season? Hopefully… but not just because she’s seen him in tassels.
Second in the hot seat: Alicia Florrick. I’ve never seen anyone give a stare-down quite like her and let me just say, it’s intimidating. If there’s one thing I’ve come to respect and admire about Julianna Margulies’ character, it’s that she is always in pursuit of justice. Certainly the path isn’t without its meanders and proverbial potholes, but that doesn’t change the fact Alicia always tries to land on the right side of the fence. This week, Alicia seemed even more direct and determined when it came to depositions – She’s done with being raked over the coals, personally and professionally. While it provided a point of frustration for Buro Preston, I think in the end Diane was a little proud.
Buro: “You told her [April Hundley] you had also dealt with an unfaithful spouse?”
Alicia: “We commiserated over similarities in our personal lives.”
Buro: “Did you express what a relief it was to be away from a cheating husband, saying “You can’t imagine the relief you feel that first night, just being alone, having a glass of wine”
Diane: “Objection Mr. Preston. Are we really delving into the private life of Mrs. Florrick?”
What I loved most about this scene is not that Alicia stood her ground and didn’t crack one iota under the pressure, but that Diane was in the room to hear Alicia’s quote about her personal life.Diane only knows Alicia to be someone who draws a strong line in the sand between her home and work spheres.Yes, there was the relationship with Will (sigh…), but that didn’t impact the quality of her work. In hearing those very intimate feelings Alicia had shared with the client, Diane can now appreciate what Alicia has be juggling for the past three years.It may never be brought up again, but I think the level of respect Diane has for Alicia, has further elevated.Also, I’m pretty sure if the circumstances were different, she would be rooting for the Team Gardner relationship.
Third time’s the charm: Cary Agos. With all questions going somewhat unanswered, Buro had no option but to call in Cary to the deposition process. You see, a rider went missing with the original divorce filing… unfortunately it happened on Alicia’s watch. Believe it or not (emphasis on “or not”) the document was found in Cary’s old files. Happenstance? Unlikely. David Lee definitely planted a fresh copy and passed it off as the 2010 document, but there’s no way to prove it. Well, there is. A $30,000 ink analysis could confirm its legitimacy, but who was going to conduct that analysis with the divorce being back on? Oh yes, in an unpredictable series of events, the man responsible for serving everyone with those treasured yellow envelopes, Jack Copeland, was the one to break the news to Diane – the husband in the divorce was still cheating on this wife. Case closed.
Alienation of Affection – Top 10 Favourite Moments
(because 11 seemed like too many and nine seemed like too few)
1) On Exhibit– The episode opens with Diane standing alone at a Harry Borgman art exhibit(robust piano music plays in the background). Personally, I was thrilled with this scene as we got a glimpse into the world of Diane after hours (she wears flats and likes art - now we're getting somewhere). Enter a rather handsome older man with an Australian accent. They strike up a slightly flirtatious conversation and all signs point to Diane having plans for a dinner date later in the week until… she gets served. The man? Jack Copeland. Well, at least he was nice.
2) “I am the Captain of the Pinafore”– Having also been served, David Lee shows up to work wearing his costume from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore. I may or may not have clapped when I saw him dressed in such theatrical garb – moments like these make The Good Wife stand apart from other network dramas. Diane, Alicia and Will all did their best not to laugh and/or cry at David’s expense. I tried to do the same. There’s nothing more I can say, except, perhaps, “Ahoy!”
3) Fisticuffs– There’s nothing I like more than a good bout of verbal sparring and this week was full of moments on which the writers can proudly hang their hats. The fact there is no love lost between David and basically everyone at the firm was officially settled. Julius almost punched David in the face and Eli began quickly crafting a coup to oust Lee from his high horse... or ship deck, whichever the case may be. It’s just a good thing Eli didn’t see David dressed up.
4) “I’m going to write that down as a yes”–For the first time since season two, Kalinda and Alicia were finally on semi-casual speaking terms. In fact, the thawing ice between these two was a welcome addition to “Alienation of Affection” especially because Alicia was responsible for the missing rider. Kalinda had to bring up the error and you could tell she was willing to do just about anything to get Alicia out of the sticky situation. While Alicia became confused about what could have happened to the document, Kalinda once again proved she has Alicia’s back. On the trust report card, I think Alicia would move K back up to a solid C+.
5) "Are you looking for a lawyer?"– Let me open with this: Did anyone predict the whole “grand jury” situation coming out to Alicia so, well, plainly? Just one more thing to add to myI didn’t see that cominglist I suppose. Will just blurted out “Wendy Scott-Carr” and “grand jury” over the speaker phone and that was it: Can of worms, you’ve been released. That surprise aside, I was thrilled to see Alicia and Will have a somewhat normal conversation. It was sweet, genuine and a little mysterious. It made me long for the days of “Feeding the Rat” with the proclamation of love, but, in a strange way, Will being able to approach Alicia for Elsbeth Tascioni’s business card sent a message:I’m around, I love you, I’m not mad and I could be in trouble.
6) "Don’t judge by first impressions"– Will quickly headed to Elsbeth Tascioni for help after a few botched interviews with other lawyers (who unwittingly would have him inside of a prison cell faster than Kalinda can take a bat to a car). As it turns out, Elsbeth’s office was under construction so off the top, the meeting was a bit unorthodox. First, Elsbeth had to double check the chair she gave Will because the contractors were practical jokers. Well, sure. Second, it seemed that while she had no desk, she also had no phone. Correction. She had a phone (maybe two) and all were hidden under drop cloths. Kicking at the floor, she tried to dislodge them to stop the ringing. Third, for whatever reason the only thing exposed in her office, aside from two chairs, was a pile of purses. I’m going to keep active notes on this in the future, but do we think she ever carries the same bag twice? Despite all of this, Will trusted Elsbeth with his grand jury turmoil because unlike the other lawyers he talked to, Elsbeth began to immediately tackle the idea of innocence.
7) “I like anything with bears”– You just never know where or when Elsbeth is going to show up when she’s on a case, but surprising Wendy Scott-Carr at a children’s play was a brilliant move. Also, she probably bought a ticket and thoroughly enjoyed the show with dancing stuffed bears, elephants and lions. No judgment here – I think she’s a superb blend of clever and zany swirled together with comedic genius and dramatic flair. Even better? As predicted, Wendy Scott-Carr has no idea what to do with her! Oh yes, and Elsbeth leaked Wendy’s back-room dealings to the press and therefore three of Cook County’s most honest judges. Point Tascioni.
8) The questioning of Cary Agos– This scene was brief but telling. Cary truly loves being a lawyer and he’s not in it to throw anyone under the bus. In fact, out of anyone on the show, he may have the most altruistic goals of all. He’s willing to work hard, he appreciates a job well done and if circumstances had been different, I truly believe he and Alicia would be friends. As Cary stated: “I have absolutely no reason to believe that document is a forgery. I knew Mrs. Florrick and Mr. Lee to be outstanding, competent and ethical lawyers at the firm.” Maybe this is the new leaf that needed to be turned, after all, the last time Alicia and Cary spoke was because Kalinda had been arrested. It’s just too bad Cary is being pulled into Wendy Scott-Carr’s hornet’s nest.
9) For the love of children– Diane never had children, and I think at this point, she’s grateful. Quite frankly, with Eli and David going head-to-head trying to fight each other to the death, she is playing both mother and boss. The best part? She’s tough and she wins. Both men are strong-willed, but no one is more capable of sending two people to their corners to make them think about what they’ve done than Diane Lockhart. There’s a reason she’s the master of the eye-roll. That’s a time-out, men.
10) The pillar push– Finally! The scene I’ve been waiting since November for – the lobby altercation! This is the scene I saw filmed live (see The Good Wife: On Location in NYC for details) and I couldn’t have been happier to see it finally air. What’s even better is that we now have context for that story line – Jack Copeland, welcome to the show.
Quotes of the Week:
Diane: “We’re not throwing anyone under the bus.”
Eli: “Last time I looked we were all under the bus.”
Will to Alicia (about the grand jury): “I just don’t want to make life more complicated”
Will: “It’s probably too early to drink…”
Diane: “Another two hours”
Jack: "Where am I looking?" (when searching for the artist's autograph in a painting)
Diane: "The inside top of the right thigh... That wasn't a pick up line, I did think you wanted the spot."
Jack: "I know, I just like your voice. I wanted to hear it again."
What’s Next?
Next week we’re in for a real treat when guest star Jason Biggs joins the cast as a computer programmer turned client who is “arrested by the government for not revealing the name of an anonymous client” and it all ties back to a new online currency (Clarissa, TV Over Mind). Stay tuned, it’s going to get juicy.
Also, Elsbeth will be back for round two, where it’s likely her run-ins with Wendy Scott-Carr are only going to increase in number. Will we finally learn how legitimate this case against Will really is (or isn't, as it may turn out)?
To top things off, Bob Balaban will return as Gordon Higgs (remember, the man from the Department of Treasury who just loves his red velvet cupcakes?). I can only hope there will be a happy reunion between Tascioni, Higgs, Florrick and Gardner over coffee in a break room.
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