The Good Fight

One year after the finale of The Good Wife, The Good Fight throws Diane Lockhart into a fresh legal storm. A sweeping financial scam has crushed the career of Maia Rindell, a young attorney on the rise, and wiped out Diane's savings at the same time. With her firm no longer able to stand by her, Diane must rebuild from the outside, while Maia struggles to salvage her future under the glare of public scrutiny. The two unlikely allies turn to Lucca Quinn, and together they navigate a cutthroat Chicago firm that tests loyalty, ethics, and the dangers of reputation. Within the turf they must prove themselves again while old loyalties are tested by a media spotlight and rival factions.

Produced as a spin off from The Good Wife, The Good Fight was created by Michelle King, Robert King, and Phil Alden Robinson. It premiered in 2017 on CBS All Access, with Robinson directing the pilot and Baranski leading.

The series sparked discussion about gender, power, and accountability in the legal world, offering sharp takes on media narratives and political anxieties. Its strong ensemble led by Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald highlighted how professional competence and personal resilience intersect under pressure and ambition, influencing TV discourse.

Critics welcomed its timely premise and ambitious performances, noting how it balances courtroom drama with personal loyalty and ambition. The show digs into ethical gray areas, the price of ambition, and the way institutions respond when trust is broken, especially under public scrutiny for many viewers.

The Good Fight earned nominations at awards ceremonies, highlighting its sharp writing, timely themes, and performances. Christine Baranski and the ensemble received praise for elevating the spin off beyond a standard procedural, drawing attention to both humor and heart. Its nominations reflected the show's bold approach to current events.