Monday, November 21, 2011
S3E10 'Parenting Made Easy' Promo: Child Missing
Grace is missing? OMFG. Remember no TGW next week. We'll have to wait until December 4...
S3E9 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' Recap - Military Time
I have to be honest with you: I'm not a big fan of anything related to the military and this episode was no exception... Also, I'm a bit under the weather so excuse the negativity that permeates the following post.
-I thought the case of the week was unconvincing. I can appreciate a look at sexism in the armed forces or critical look at the consequences of drones but throughout the episode I felt like something was off. I know we're supposed to be left guessing whether she really screwed up or if it was all just a witch hunt but the judge's reaction at the end seemed absurd. Considering the amount of civilian casualties in these endless wars, it seems absurd that a military judge would care about the deaths of some Middle Eastern civilians.
-The B plot about the cheese lobby was also not that great. Cute puns but we all know by now that the government is a slave to corporate interests which I guess was the point of the story. I did enjoy watching Eli getting all depressed about losing a client and Diane having to cheer him up.
-Jackie and Alicia at it again. I almost felt sorry for Jackie but the I remembered: "She's such a bitch." It's also interesting to note how Alicia and Jackie are representative of a big generational divide. Does Jackie really think the kids would be better of with Peter? Doesn't he just work as many hours? If not more? I know he's her son but it's odd that she demonizes Alicia for 'neglecting' the kids when Peter has hardly been a perfect father to them.
-Finally, Diane confronted Will about his relationship with Alicia. I don't think I've ever seen Diane stare someone down like that. She must be really worried about the investigation. How much does she know about Will's past? Also, ouch. When Will hit that pole in frustration, I was expecting his hand to be bruised in the scenes that followed.
The Good Wife is still by far my favorite show on TV but lately it feels like they've been dragging their feet on the Will/Alica storyline. Also, Kalinda needs to do something crazy. At least the next episode looks like it will be quite epic.
-I thought the case of the week was unconvincing. I can appreciate a look at sexism in the armed forces or critical look at the consequences of drones but throughout the episode I felt like something was off. I know we're supposed to be left guessing whether she really screwed up or if it was all just a witch hunt but the judge's reaction at the end seemed absurd. Considering the amount of civilian casualties in these endless wars, it seems absurd that a military judge would care about the deaths of some Middle Eastern civilians.
-The B plot about the cheese lobby was also not that great. Cute puns but we all know by now that the government is a slave to corporate interests which I guess was the point of the story. I did enjoy watching Eli getting all depressed about losing a client and Diane having to cheer him up.
-Jackie and Alicia at it again. I almost felt sorry for Jackie but the I remembered: "She's such a bitch." It's also interesting to note how Alicia and Jackie are representative of a big generational divide. Does Jackie really think the kids would be better of with Peter? Doesn't he just work as many hours? If not more? I know he's her son but it's odd that she demonizes Alicia for 'neglecting' the kids when Peter has hardly been a perfect father to them.
-Finally, Diane confronted Will about his relationship with Alicia. I don't think I've ever seen Diane stare someone down like that. She must be really worried about the investigation. How much does she know about Will's past? Also, ouch. When Will hit that pole in frustration, I was expecting his hand to be bruised in the scenes that followed.
The Good Wife is still by far my favorite show on TV but lately it feels like they've been dragging their feet on the Will/Alica storyline. Also, Kalinda needs to do something crazy. At least the next episode looks like it will be quite epic.
Monday, November 14, 2011
S3E8: 'Death Row Trip' Recap
Death Penalty: This episode featured another hot button issue. What if someone raped and killed your child, would they deserve to die? Throughout the episode, Alicia seemed to favor the death penalty until the very end when things with the killer's family got emotional. But then, of course, he revealed his true colors and the moment was ruined to say the least.
Kalinda/Cary: It was cute to see Cary get all jealous when Kalinda started getting cozy with Dana. Kalinda is hard to figure out but when Cary left her hanging in the final scene, it looked like she was fairly upset. Could she actually be in love with him?
Fellating Santa Claus: Ok, this was silly. Even the 'Facebook Generation' would not make a scandal out of a politician's goofy college photos. I mean, he wasn't even facing the camera so how could someone have used it against him?
Won't someone please think of the children: Jackie pretty much ransacked Alicia's apartment in search of used condoms or other proof that Alicia is a horribly neglectful, improper mother. She means well but can't escape the horrible mother-in-law stereotype. It's just a matter of time before Alicia has to put her back in her place...
Overall, this episode felt a bit rushed. Having Eli around kind of ruins the balance of the show because it means that they have to either cut back on Will/Alicia or Kalinda time (or Eli time which is what they did last week). When they try to do it all like with this episode 40 minutes of airtime just aren't enough.
Kalinda/Cary: It was cute to see Cary get all jealous when Kalinda started getting cozy with Dana. Kalinda is hard to figure out but when Cary left her hanging in the final scene, it looked like she was fairly upset. Could she actually be in love with him?
Fellating Santa Claus: Ok, this was silly. Even the 'Facebook Generation' would not make a scandal out of a politician's goofy college photos. I mean, he wasn't even facing the camera so how could someone have used it against him?
Won't someone please think of the children: Jackie pretty much ransacked Alicia's apartment in search of used condoms or other proof that Alicia is a horribly neglectful, improper mother. She means well but can't escape the horrible mother-in-law stereotype. It's just a matter of time before Alicia has to put her back in her place...
Overall, this episode felt a bit rushed. Having Eli around kind of ruins the balance of the show because it means that they have to either cut back on Will/Alicia or Kalinda time (or Eli time which is what they did last week). When they try to do it all like with this episode 40 minutes of airtime just aren't enough.
S3E9 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' Promo
Looks like Will will be getting some unsolicited advice from Diane...
The Good Wife Ratings Update: Flat Despite Move to Sunday
Even though we can smugly say that The Good Wife is one of the most highly acclaimed TV shows on the air right now, we all know that our show has not been setting record ratings and has been in danger of cancellation pretty much since the second half of the first season.
As we mentioned here and here, ratings are just too low compared to the usual CBS fare (CSI: Lunar Eclipse or whatever). Many of us hoped that a move away from the lower-rated 10pm time slot could help the show but unfortunately it hasn't. Ratings so far this season are virtually identical with those of last spring. The editors at TVbytheNumbers.com, who are pretty much the overlords of TV ratings predictions, predict the following:
As you can see the those 3 faces aren't too happy and TGW has ratings 40% below CBS' average. A different chart that uses a slightly different approach lists the show as "likely renewal." Why the difference? Well, when a show completes four season it can be syndicated which means lots of money, so a show isn't likely to be canceled after 3 seasons. But, of course it could still happen.
In my opinion, barring an unexpected drop in ratings in the spring, we'll get a 4th season (2012-2013) but don't expect a 5th season unless ratings pick up significantly.
As we mentioned here and here, ratings are just too low compared to the usual CBS fare (CSI: Lunar Eclipse or whatever). Many of us hoped that a move away from the lower-rated 10pm time slot could help the show but unfortunately it hasn't. Ratings so far this season are virtually identical with those of last spring. The editors at TVbytheNumbers.com, who are pretty much the overlords of TV ratings predictions, predict the following:
| The Good Wife |  |
0.63 |
As you can see the those 3 faces aren't too happy and TGW has ratings 40% below CBS' average. A different chart that uses a slightly different approach lists the show as "likely renewal." Why the difference? Well, when a show completes four season it can be syndicated which means lots of money, so a show isn't likely to be canceled after 3 seasons. But, of course it could still happen.
In my opinion, barring an unexpected drop in ratings in the spring, we'll get a 4th season (2012-2013) but don't expect a 5th season unless ratings pick up significantly.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
S3E8: 'Death Row Trip' Sneak Peak - Things Get Real
We all know Will is being investigated and it looks like Kalinda and Will will be getting closer (as mentioned by Archie Panjabi) while Alica and Will are going to have to be more careful... Check out these 3 scenes from tomorrow's all new episode:
Archie Panjabi Talks About Season 3 - Kalinda's Past, Will, Eli, and Reconnecting with Alicia
I came across this Associated Press interview with the lovely Archie Panjabi. She reveals some of the upcoming storylines and it looks like Kalinda will be Will's ally throughout this whole District Attorney's investigation ordeal. Also, she promises that we'll learn more about Kalinda's mysterious past.
Monday, November 7, 2011
S3E7 'Executive Order 13224' Recap
Yesterday's episode was the first of the season without Eli and it turned out to be one of the best so far. Here are some of my favorite moments:
1. Hey Mom Pick up the Phone: Was it the first episode of the show when they introduced Grace's ringtone? Who would have thought that two years later it would still be so relevant. I really liked the way this scene was written. It was subtle and even though I expected Diane to confront Will immediately, it's nice to have a little bit of tension. Also, Kalinda knows. Could this mean that she and Alicia might finally bury the hatchet? Please?
2. Carrie Preston is back: I'd completely forgotten about her but she really is amazing. Unlike so many other shows out there, TGW has come up with such unique and interesting characters and thankfully isn't above bringing them back again and again. I bet Elisabeth Tascioni would make a great divorce lawyer too...
3. Peter/Will: I was pleasantly surprised that Peter managed to do the right thing and stay out of the whole gambling investigation. In the past, it was always the other way around. Peter was the bad guy and Will the good guy, at least from Alicia's point of view. But it seems that as Will is being backed into a corner he is losing his cool and I have a feeling this won't end well. Also, he should come clean and tell Alicia about his past. Now.
Thoughts?
1. Hey Mom Pick up the Phone: Was it the first episode of the show when they introduced Grace's ringtone? Who would have thought that two years later it would still be so relevant. I really liked the way this scene was written. It was subtle and even though I expected Diane to confront Will immediately, it's nice to have a little bit of tension. Also, Kalinda knows. Could this mean that she and Alicia might finally bury the hatchet? Please?
2. Carrie Preston is back: I'd completely forgotten about her but she really is amazing. Unlike so many other shows out there, TGW has come up with such unique and interesting characters and thankfully isn't above bringing them back again and again. I bet Elisabeth Tascioni would make a great divorce lawyer too...
3. Peter/Will: I was pleasantly surprised that Peter managed to do the right thing and stay out of the whole gambling investigation. In the past, it was always the other way around. Peter was the bad guy and Will the good guy, at least from Alicia's point of view. But it seems that as Will is being backed into a corner he is losing his cool and I have a feeling this won't end well. Also, he should come clean and tell Alicia about his past. Now.
Thoughts?
Julianna Margulies Interview: On Work/Family Balance & Sex Scandals
GlobalTV.com has a great interview with our favorite leading lady, Julianna Margulies. She talks about why the show is flimed in New York instead of Los Angeles and what she thinks about the media coverage of sex scandals like the one Alica went through on the show. Here's an excerpt:
For the full interview click here.
What are you most proud of professionally and personally?
ER was a phenomenon and it was a great thing to be a part of. Proud is a funny word because it sounds so egotistical but I’m very happy to have been a part of it. But my most fulfilling job ever was The Mists of Avalon. I rode horses all my life and I got to ride horses. I was getting paid to ride horses. I grew up in England so I got to have my English accent. I couldn’t believe they were paying me to do that job. I was in heaven.
For the full interview click here.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Archie Panjabi Talks About Her Philanthropic Work
We all may know and love her as Kalinda, the tough-as-nails private investigator, but if you've seen any of Archie Panjabi's movies (I highly recommend the Constant Gardener) you know that there is more to her than her The Good Wife character. Archive works with several different charities and is very concerned with making this a better world. She says that her mother and former co-star Angelina Jolie inspired her to get involved. Check out this Variety article to learn more about the various charities that Archie has worked with.
Promo for S3E7 - 'Executive Order 13334'
Why do CBS promos always put so much emphasis on the case of the week?
*Major Spoilers* for S3E7 'Executive Order 13224'
TVGuide.com just posted an interesting article about our favorite show. At first glance it may seem like the usual PR fluff but for some reason it looks like it was posted a week to early as there are several allusions to the November 6th episode.
*Spoiler Alert* (Spoilers after the jump)
*Spoiler Alert* (Spoilers after the jump)
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