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The Good Wife

2009·Show
156Episodes in7Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.3Metacritic818.6Rotten Tomatoes93%91%
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Where to watch

Paramount+The Roku

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The Good Wife fingerprint

Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Don't let the name fool you.

Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.
Legal Procedural DramaPolitical IntrigueComplex Female ProtagonistHigh-Stakes Workplace DynamicsMarital Fallout & RedemptionSmart Writing & Sharp DialogueEnsemble Cast ExcellenceEthical Gray AreasChicago SettingSlow-Burn Character Evolution

Crew

Directed by:
Rosemary Rodriguez, Michael Zinberg, Brooke Kennedy
Written by:
Robert King, Michelle King, Adam R. Perlman
Produced by:
Julianna Margulies, Nichelle Tramble Spellman, Corinne Brinkerhoff
Composed by:
David Buckley, Danny Lux

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Good Wife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Good Wife legally?

Paramount+The Roku

The Good Wife is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Good Wife worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good Wife rated?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong languageViolence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and violence.

How many seasons does The Good Wife have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 156 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Good Wife?

Critics87
Audiences87

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 87 out of 100, so both groups see The Good Wife much the same way.

When did The Good Wife air?

It ran from 2009 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is The Good Wife in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Good Wife?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Good Wife in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Good Wife use?

The Smurfette PrincipleExact WordsDramatic Spine InjuryContraception DeceptionObnoxious In-LawsAttack of the Political AdPass the Popcorn"The Reason You Suck" SpeechHypocrisy CalloutWhat Happened to the Mouse?Previously on…The Ingenueand 232 more

TV Tropes lists 244 storytelling tropes for The Good Wife, including The Smurfette Principle, Exact Words, Dramatic Spine Injury.