---
title: "The Good Fight"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-fight-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 69158
imdb_id: "tt5853176"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 6
episodes_count: 60
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 341
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# The Good Fight (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-fight-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Good Fight is an American legal drama television series that is a spin-off from and standalone sequel to The Good Wife. The series was created by Robert King, Michelle King, and Phil Alden Robinson and was the first original scripted series produced for CBS's streaming service CBS All Access, later known as Paramount+. The show follows the story of Diane Lockhart and a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, after an enormous financial scam has destroyed Maia's reputation and wiped out Diane's savings. As a result, they join Lucca Quinn at a preeminent law firm in Chicago. The series features Christine Baranski and explores the characters' experiences in the legal profession. The Good Fight was produced for several years and has been made available through various online platforms, including IMDb and The Movie Database. The show's title, The Good Fight, is a phrase that connotes a sense of moral excellence and virtue.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A financial scam destroys a young lawyer's reputation and wipes out her mentor's life savings."

### Why Watch
- strong character dynamics
- engaging legal conflicts

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex narrative threads
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains mature themes related to financial crimes and professional fallout.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: legal, dramatic, fast-paced, professional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Channel 4, UKTV Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Stan, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
The first season of The Good Fight picks up one year after the final episode of The Good Wife. An enormous financial scam wipes out the personal savings of Diane Lockhart, a senior partner, and destroys the professional reputation of her goddaughter, Maia Rindell, a young lawyer. With both women forced out of the firm where they had built their careers, they seek new employment at a leading Chicago law firm. There they join Lucca Quinn, a prominent attorney, and become part of a new legal team tasked with navigating high‑stakes cases while cont

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 50
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 43 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Michelle King, Robert King, Phil Alden Robinson
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS All Access, Paramount+

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christine Baranski** as *Diane Lockhart*
- **Sarah Steele** as *Marissa Gold*
- **Nyambi Nyambi** as *Jay Dipersia*
- **Michael Boatman** as *Julius Cain*
- **Audra McDonald** as *Liz Reddick*
- **Delroy Lindo** as *Adrian Boseman*
- **Cush Jumbo** as *Lucca Quinn*
- **Rose Leslie** as *Maia Rindell*
- **Gary Cole** as *Kurt McVeigh*
- **Charmaine Bingwa** as *Carmen Moyo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a young lawyer and her mentor as they navigate the aftermath of a massive financial scam.

### Q: When does the story take place?
The events begin one year after the final broadcast episode of The Good Wife.

### Q: Who are the central characters?
The story focuses on Maia Rindell, Diane Lockhart, and Lucca Quinn.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The series is set in Chicago.

### Q: What happens to the main characters at the start?
Maia Rindell faces a ruined reputation while Diane Lockhart loses her savings, forcing them to join a new law firm.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Google](https://www.google.com/)
- [The Good Fight - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Fight)
- [GOOD Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good)
- [The Good Fight (TV Series 2017-2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5853176)
- [GOOD Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/good)
- [The Good Fight (TV Series 2017-2022) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/69158-the-good-fight/seasons)

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