The Good Wife - Season Seven

[jeffisjeff]

I would have liked it more if the last shot we saw was Alicia and Jason literally driving off into the sunset.

I presume the authors wanted to avoid exactly that kind of storybook ending.

I am sure it was no mistake that during the episode we were reminded of Eli's political aspirations for Alicia. And, given the side of Alicia we saw in the last episode (doing whatever it takes to win, even if it means hurting Diane), she may be headed in that direction. The last scene, where she wipes her eyes, straightens her suit and walks off, certainly struck me as indicating that a political career may be in her future.

Question: Are we to understand that

Spoiler

Kurt did in fact have an affair with the blonde?

 

[skatingfan5]

I presume the authors wanted to avoid exactly that kind of storybook ending.

I am sure it was no mistake that during the episode we were reminded of Eli's political aspirations for Alicia. And, given the side of Alicia we saw in the last episode (doing whatever it takes to win, even if it means hurting Diane), she may be headed in that direction. The last scene, where she wipes her eyes, straightens her suit and walks off, certainly struck me as indicating that a political career may be in her future.

That's what I took it to mean -- the question of whether Jason would be part of her future was a bit more uncertain in my mind.

Question: Are we to understand that

Spoiler

Kurt did in fact have an affair with the blonde?

Yes.

Spoiler

At least I'm pretty sure that he did -- but iirc he maintained that it was before he and Diane were married.

 

[Angelskates]

I loved it. It was real. Sooo glad they didn't do the riding off into the sunset with Jason. That would have annoyed me. I like the tie-in, and the ambiguity. I thought the whole seven seasons were brilliantly written and the finale confirmed the intelligent writing and I love the non-typical ending.

 

[madm]

CNN commentary on current political analogies:
http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/09/opinions/clinton-good-wife-good-husband-kohn/index.html

 

[Scrufflet]

Finales are so hard but I'm in the loved it camp I think. I'm glad they didn't have A. riding off into the sunset with her man.
I was fascinated by her in this episode: she's become so strong, has figured out how power works (something that men get exposed to when they're in diapers but women don't until they're older, if at all). Whatever comes next, she'll handle it. I would love to see where she goes next but I'm glad they didn't wrap everything up with a nice bow. I should have seen the moves coming from Eli but didn't. If she does decide to go with his wishes, he's in for one stormy ride.
The one thing that saddened me was the thing wiyh Diane. Will they still have a partnership? I kind of think so as Diane will come to realize why Alicia did it. She may forgive but will never forget.
And I wish we'd had just a tidbit on Kalinda. Even a mention?
Seeing Will again was wonderful!
So overall, I liked it. I'm sad it is over. It should be included in courses on women and power to my thinking.

 

[Sarah]

I think I would have almost loved it, but I hated the ending with Diane. That ruined it for me but at the same time, I can understand why they did that. Nonetheless, I'm still camping out in the "I understand why" but "I hated it" camp.

 

[Allskate]

The only good thing about it was Josh Charles, even if I kinda assumed he'd be back.

I think I'm the only one who didn't like him. I thought his last season was ridiculous. And his role in last night's finale just seemed gratuitous to me.

That's what I took it to mean -- the question of whether Jason would be part of her future was a bit more uncertain in my mind.

She was running after the guy she thought was Jason. So what she wanted didn't seem ambiguous. But, I didn't care. I guess that's a good sign that it was time for this show to end. It used to be my favorite tv show, but I don't think it's been nearly as well written in the last couple of seasons.

 

[skatingfan5]

She was running after the guy she thought was Jason. So what she wanted didn't seem ambiguous.

No, that she wanted Jason wasn't what was ambiguous -- but whether or not they would eventually reach common ground for a future together was.

 

[Susan1]

No, that she wanted Jason wasn't what was ambiguous -- but whether or not they would eventually reach common ground for a future together was.

I thought it was kind of strange when she was supposed to be imaging who she would be coming home to. Jason already said he wasn't a settling down kind of guy. How often would he actually be there to come home to? And Peter never would have either. So what was the point of those fantasies? That Will would have been the only one to be at home waiting for her? But he was dead.

 

[skatingfan5]

I thought it was kind of strange when she was supposed to be imaging who she would be coming home to. So what was the point of those fantasies? That Will would have been the only one to be at home waiting for her?

The point of that thought experiment was for her to learn what/who she really wanted -- and it was Will. Which, of course, was no longer possible, but at least it let her know who was in her heart of hearts.

 

[Scrufflet]

I really think finales are impossible to get right. The only one I ever saw that I liked was Buffy The Vampire Slayer (all the would-be slayers teamed up to use their powers).

 

[smurfy]

I really think finales are impossible to get right. The only one I ever saw that I liked was Buffy The Vampire Slayer (all the would-be slayers teamed up to use their powers).

I would add 'Newhart' - one of the best endings ever.

Back to The Good Wife. I watched it Sun pm, and went - ok, whatever, glad she did not end up with a man.
And then I forgot to read here or at previously tv, because I forgot it and just do not care.
I am glad that Cary has a good ending. Not happy with how they ended Diane.
I think overtime I will just forget about this show. It was so good for a few years, then it losts it way.

I have been binge watching House of Cards - Season 3 and now 4 since last week - such an awesome show.

 

[Artemis@BC]

I would add 'Newhart' - one of the best endings ever.

That's the one that comes to mind for me too.

Other great series enders, off the top of my head: M*A*S*H, Star Trek Next Gen, Cheers, Six Feet Under, and St Elsewhere.

 

[skatesindreams]

The Good Wife's Creators, on the Finale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLNkGlTEdRk

 

[Colleen]

I liked the finale, and that they left Alicia's romantic life ambiguous. Maybe that's because I didn't like Jason (both the character and the actor). Loved seeing Will again; he was one of my faves. And I'm in the minority because I still like Peter. Didn't like that they messed with Diane and Kurt since they had one of the few adult relationships on the show, but in my mind they work through that. Good ending to a great series.

 

[Cachoo]

I wanted Alicia to have a temporary break from the firm and the politics. I don't believe Jason would ever be permanent in her life. But once the press conference and the slap played out (beautifully) I wanted to see Alicia and Jason somewhere on a beach for a vacation. The woman never gets a vacation. And then she could return refreshed, ready to run or ready to tell Gold to stick it. And to pick up the pieces--or not---with Diane.

 

[Scrufflet]

Some good news! I read today that Diane will have her own spin-off series and Lucca will be in it! I always thought that they spent too much time having Lucca be the go-between for Alicia and Jason. I'm sure she'll have many good stories. Diane is the best one for a spin-off. I hope that some of TGW regulars drop in to visit for periodic stories. We need to have Alicia at least once to settle some issues. I'm thrilled to have Christine B. around more. And I love her on Big Bang!

 

[Angelskates]

Some good news! I read today that Diane will have her own spin-off series and Lucca will be in it! I always thought that they spent too much time having Lucca be the go-between for Alicia and Jason. I'm sure she'll have many good stories. Diane is the best one for a spin-off. I hope that some of TGW regulars drop in to visit for periodic stories. We need to have Alicia at least once to settle some issues. I'm thrilled to have Christine B. around more. And I love her on Big Bang!

I love her! And on TBBT, too.