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The Good Fight 2017

“Kill all the lawyers.”

★ 7.6/10 · 341 votes TV-MA Drama 6 seasons · 60 eps Ended
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What is The Good Fight?

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+.

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Ended
Episodes
60
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Feb 19, 2017
Last aired
Nov 10, 2022
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS All Access, Paramount+
Genres
Drama
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“A financial scam destroys a young lawyer's reputation and wipes out her mentor's life savings.”

Reasons to watch
  • strong character dynamics
  • engaging legal conflicts
Keep in mind
  • complex narrative threads

Watch it if you enjoy legal dramas featuring high-stakes professional and personal consequences.

The series contains mature themes related to financial crimes and professional fallout.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Season 4 · 7 episodes
Season 5 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

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.

When does the story take place?

The events begin one year after the final broadcast episode of The Good Wife.

Who are the central characters?

The story focuses on Maia Rindell, Diane Lockhart, and Lucca Quinn.

Where is the show set?

The series is set in Chicago.

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.