The good wife should end at the end of season 7, michael slezak argues. We never had a chance to get very invested in the aliciajason relationship. Jul 12, 2017 peter florrick chis noth says that to his wife, alicia julianna margulies, in the middle of sunday nights exceptionally strong episode of the good wife, the first of the final four episodes. The good wife reaches its dramatic conclusion on the series finale. This story contains spoilers from the series finale of the good wife. The seventh season of the good wife was ordered on may 11, 2015, by cbs. While the good wife in no way hits the finale lows of lost or the xfiles, there is a tonal shift in the last half of the seventh season that puts the rest of the series trajectory in doubt. Cbs cast talk what theyll take from the set april 27, 2016. The shows last nine episodes will air on sundays 98c, with the finale airing on may 8. The good wife finale ended with a divisive scene that shocked viewers, but the creators say it was always part of their plan for the last episode. Alicia attempts to revive her struggling law career by once again starting her own law firm, this time with the assistance of jason crouse new cast member jeffrey dean morgan, a calm, experienced investigator whom she hires.
The good wife is ostensibly not a show so many critics and fans should enjoy. On sunday, cbs announced the final season of the beloved hit show the good wife with a special promotional spot broadcast during super bowl 50. This story includes details about the series finale of the good wife. May 05, 2016 the good wife is ostensibly not a show so many critics and fans should enjoy.
It was announced in a commercial that aired during super bowl 50 that the seventh season would be the final season of the good wife. The good wife spoilers spoilers and episodes guide. The good wife ended its run on a high note, ratingswise, bringing in 10. The good wife announces its final season during super bowl.
All good things must come to an end and so it is for the good wife. The beloved legal drama will end after season 7 on cbs. Robert and michelle king on the good wife series finale. Having just started the final season with the political ramifications of peter florricks decision to enter the 2016 presidential race ive noticed a number of prescient comments made by the scriptwriters about both hillary clinton and donald trump candidatures maybe we should all have paid more attention in the light of yesterdays result. Watch the good wife episodes online season 7 2016 tv. Good wife creators explain series finale ending, slap. A last dis to alicia, and fans too last episode of cbs politicaldomestic drama proves a real disappointment mark peikert may 8. During this age of peak tv, it is not on one of the prestige channels like amc, fx or hbo. The good wife creators michelle and robert king say they want to show. One of the strengths of the early seasons was that the characters were realistic. Peter florrick chis noth says that to his wife, alicia julianna margulies, in the middle of sunday nights exceptionally strong episode of. The good wife has been praised over the years for its use of alist actors in recurring guest roles.
After an unsuccessful lawsuit against judge schakowsky, jasons return to chicago, and a looming malpractice suit, alicia reaches her breaking point. Robert and michelle king on the good wife series finale youtube. The series finale will air sunday, may 8, the network confirmed in a. This story contains details from tonights series finale of the good wife. May 09, 2016 good wife has finished, and if youve been left with any questions then watch this video from the series creators. And while the episode felt true to the programs roots, ultimately, the good wife s finish and indeed, the entire final season didnt match its highs along the way. The good wife series finale recap hollywood reporter. Ridley scott takes you a bit out of your comfort zone to show you, the viewer, what has become of the land of the free. Meanwhile diane takes on a private college defunding and shutting down its newspaper.
The good wife tv series 20092016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. At the 2016 super bowl, cbs confirmed that the good wife will end after season 7. Cbs the good wife ended its sevenseason run the way it started, with the final scene in the closer. May 09, 2016 the good wife ended its seven season, 156episode run in the same way it started. Good wife final season confirmed hollywood reporter. I think ill just pretend that party was the actual series finale. The good wife tv series 2009 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Feb 07, 2016 on sunday, cbs announced the final season of the beloved hit show the good wife with a special promotional spot broadcast during super bowl 50. Some characters will return for the final episodes. The shows incredible finale belongs to an earlier age of television. Seven seasons ago, alicia florrick slapped her husband across the face in the moment she realized that her life was not what she thought it was. The good wife knows how to bring its agame to a finale.
Cbs used tvs biggest platform the super bowl to confirm that the current season of the good wife will be its last. With julianna margulies, matt czuchry, alan cumming, cush jumbo. In a time when ambition and being clever are a virtue, the good wife, especially the final season, ranks as the best show of the last 8 years. The good wife finale surprises as alicia florricks emotional saga ends spoilers. Within the first 15 minutes of the last episode, will gardner snuck his way back in and we couldnt help but love it. Series creators explain the last episode by jessica pena, may 9, 2016 it was goodbye for the good wife last night as cbs aired the legal dramas series finale. The final season dvd, 2016, 6disc set at the best online prices at ebay. Speaking of jason, morgans charming, but his characters a late arrival to the good wife party. Nine episodes remain this year for the legal drama, with its. A total of 156 episodes of the good wife aired over seven seasons. The good wife will come to an end in may after seven seasons. Watch the good wife finale josh charles returns for. It premiered on october 4, 2015, on cbs and consisted of 22 episodes.
Why the good wife creators think that finale was a tragedy. And as the last moment in a sevenseason series, its one final bold. The good wife ended its seven season, 156episode run in the same way it started. After the good wifes final episode airs, the show will be remembered as an incredibly strong network tv series, and rightly so. Good wife has finished, and if youve been left with any questions then watch this video from the series creators. The good wife is a legal drama television series created by robert king and michelle king, which premiered on cbs on september 22, 2009. May 11, 2016 why did the good wife spend its last 10 minutes contorting itself into darkness at noon, the. The good wife ended its sevenseason, 156episode run in the same way it. Season 1 season 2 season 3 season 4 season 5 season 6 season 7. The seventh and final season of the legal drama opens with alicia julianna margulies trying to revive her career after rejecting a proposal from canning michael j. The cbs drama aired its series finale on sunday, may 8 after seven critically acclaimed seasons.
The good wife spinoff is officially a go at cbs all access, series launches in 2017 october 10 2016 the good wife spinoff still under negotiations with cbs. On may 11, 2015, cbs renewed the series for a seventh season. As i noted in my story on the good wife finale, the cbs drama recreated the opening scene from the pilot for. The good wife is a holdover from an earlier age of network.
Cbs broke the news sunday via a commercial during its telecast of. In the final hour of the good wife, a ghost came to visit, one relationship blew up and another had an ambiguous ending. May 09, 2016 and while the episode felt true to the programs roots, ultimately, the good wife s finish and indeed, the entire final season didnt match its highs along the way. The good wife ended its sevenseason, 156episode run in the same way it started. The last ride is a brutally honest look at the wrestlers final years in the ring. The good wife heightened this existential suspense by spending much of its final season on a narrative fakeout. Watch the good wife episodes online season 7 2016 tv guide. The good wife creators robert and michelle king weigh in on the ending that even star julianna margulies said would be very divisive. I cant risk being away from you until youre thirty. Lets face it, alicia, especially as depicted in the last few seasons, had all the qualities an. The good fight stars tease the good wife cameos coming in season 4. The good wife will end its run at the conclusion of its current seventh season, cbs confirmed in a super bowl promo sunday night. Reviewed in the united states on december 21, 2016. Courtesy of cbs peters fate, among other things, was finally revealed when the critically acclaimed cbs legal drama wrapped sunday after seven seasons.
Why did the good wife spend its last 10 minutes contorting itself into darkness at noon, the. She returns to her old job as a defense attorney under will gardner and diane lockhart. The show tells the story of alicia florrick julianna margulies, whose husband peter has been jailed following a very public sex and corruption scandal. Cbs broke the news sunday via a commercial during its telecast of super bowl 50. End was a thoroughly and deeply unsatisfying way for the good wife to take its final bow, a bit. May 09, 2016 the good wife finale ended with a divisive scene that shocked viewers, but the creators say it was always part of their plan for the last episode. But the scenes are played as if they could have been from seasons one or two, without a shred of. Think about a final season with a time jump in which alicia was states. The series focuses on alicia florrick margulies, whose husband peter.
And while the episode felt true to the programs roots, ultimately, the good wifes finish and indeed, the entire final season didnt match. Alicia florrick is now running for states attorney, even though she showed no interest in politics before. Seven seasons ago, alicia florrick slapped her husband across the face in the moment she realized that. Its been clear for several episodes know that the good wife was aiming to come full circle with its season finale. The good wife series finale reaches a frustrating verdict. Julianna margulies and chris noth in the good wife 2009 add image see all 2 photos. A promotional advertisement for the series that aired during super bowl 50 announced that the seventh season would be its last. Courtesy of cbs peters fate, among other things, was finally revealed when the critically acclaimed cbs. Season eight wouldnt have changed last episode may 6, 2016.
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