This morning, I watched episode 16 of the 3rd season of "The Good Wife", and I remain continually impressed with how this show is developing. Personally, I feel as though with every episode the show just keeps on getting better and better. "The Good Wife" perhaps is one show that uses a technique that is lost on several TV shows currently airing, which is to emphasize the power of the "thing unsaid". In this episode (After the Fall), several moments on camera would have one of the characters simply give a look to one of their characters expressing whatever emotion they intended to, without saying a single word. It often was more powerful then characters trying to find the right thing to say to capture the moment.
Perhaps what is even more impressive is the fact that they use such unique cases and deal with them with extreme expertise. when you're watching "The Good Wife", you feel as though you are a part of the cases and you are invested from the beginning to the end of each episode. Furthermore, the way they deal with firm politics is exquisite. It has a feel of realism that no other legal show has been able to exude; and this includes shows like "The Practice, Boston Legal, Suits and Alley Mcbeal. Without a doubt, "The Good Wife" is one of the best shows currently airing and anyone who fancies LEGAL TV should definitely get their hands on it.
I must admit that when Boston Legal met its end, I feared that Legal TV was in the toilet, at least for a while. David E Kelley wrote a show called Legally Mad that never made it on the air, and one couldn't help but feel that the void left by Boston Legal would be impossible to feel. Before Boston Legal, we had "The Practice" which was phenomenal, and "Ally Mcbeal" which was decent. However, we are currently experiencing a period of excellent LEGAL TV shows.
The 3 shows I would most recommend are "SUITS", "The Good Wife" and "Franklin and Bash" which are all exquisite shows.
In all Honesty, If you have not watched "Suits", even for non-legal fans, you're doing everything wrong on the TV front!! Suits is nothing short of incredible, and in fact there is no point on dwelling on the matter any longer. SIMPLY WATCH IT. I can't wait for Season 2 this summer. It will be fantastic.
"Good Wife" is realistic, dramatic and very well written. As mentioned above, It is a MUST watch for LEGAL TV fans.
As for "Franklin and Bash".. it really just takes a much more relaxed approach to the law. it is probably the weakest of the aforementioned shows, but it is very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend it over "Harry's Law" which in all honesty is dwindling- it is not the best of David E Kelley. And if you've watched "The Practice or Boston Legal", you will feel as though some of the cases and concepts are redundant.
LEGAL TV is Soaring people- As much as I miss Boston Legal, and would revive it if given the option, LEGAL TV is doing just fine without it!!
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