The Good Wife- run, Alicia, run! [edited by MNHQ to say NO SPOILERS PLEASE]

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Anyone watching?

I can see what you mean Bue about the new dynamics with Geneva et al but I like her being a lawyer. Although the balance of character screen time might swing a little more away from Alicia to include more of Diane etc then I suppose.
I'd prefer Alicia as lawyer and Prady as SA. I also think a loss would see her less politically motivated and therefore less tied to Peter which would be nice to see!

Jonny AND Finn at Alicia's place. Awkward, but appealing viewing.

Warning! Next week's Radio Times carries the result of the election!! It was only a glance but the words are indelibly burned on my memory - very frustrating. Don't look!

I can't believe Jonny left and that Finn is seeing someone well its me obviously. Jonny is obviously not happy with the whole Peter bit but neither are well all here on MN.

I felt for Jonny.

It was nice that we got to say bye to Prady. He was a good character.

I did wonder if it would hit the headlines that Alicia spent election day gunning down soldiers in Halo, given her stance on gun crime. I'll admit to zero knowledge on online multiplayer gaming, but they seemed to be on open channels and other people could overhear their election chitchat plus Alicia's use of her own name rather than a 'handle', so it wouldn't take much to identify her or make a story of her arranging a lunch date withFinn (i.e. Stepping out on Peter). Have I missed the point spectacularly? I still think it was a funny conceit - and a well chosen gift.

Oooh never thought of that DustBunny ! That'd be interesting!

What's happened to her hair? If it's a wig it needs an update and if it's her own hair she needs a new stylist imo

I'm not sure Finn is genuinely "seeing someone"??

It was great how they subtly paused after they terminated their call and were equally troubled by Finn's revelation, like it had brought them both up short/prompted a realisation. I love this show. There's so much in what is not said, almost as much as the dialogue.

I also loved the Dianne bagged her own big game by being her usual opinionated Democratic self.

(I take no responsibility for any typos or drivel above - after work Mojitos etc)

Totally agree DustBunny.

I don't get the Kalinda / Bishop thing?? I want more of the blonde investigator & legal shenanigans!

Can Bishop really leave the business? Anyone care to hazard a guess about how that story line will play out? Has Alicia kept enough distance to remain unimpeachable over her connection with Bishop?

This series seems to have lost it's way. The writers seem to be trying to keep our interestby trying new stuff but it's all over the place. It's gone from one of my fav progs to a bit of a chore - never thought I'd say that about this programme!

I'm confused! All that celebrating seemed to be on the back of a news station's 'predictions'. And I'm pretty sure that is UK viewers know that you can't really trust the exit polls etc. or did I miss something and they actually announced the result after counting the vote too?!

Us not is!

I don't know. Some of the random stuff has been really funny - Grace's Christian choir parading through the house and bursting into song when Alicia was being serious was hilarious. I thought the Halo stuff this week was really fun too, as was Diane's hunting trip. I'm going with it. The legal beagle stuff will be back on track soon, I'm sure.

One thing that bugs me is that no-one has twigged Peter and Alicia's sham marriage yet. They must have a much less nosey gutter press in Chicago, as they don't even live together and are rarely seen together.

I loved the in-jokes and references to The West Wing in the last couple of episodes. The fake Toby Zeigler email address for drumming up money for the PAC, having to resort to Carol (CJ's PA) rather than the president when they needed a voice for the robocall, and then just dropping her when things moved on. Brilliant!

I wondered if the Mrs Laningham stuff was a bit close to the bone - the actress died fairly recently.

To have Carol on there and then the Republican shooting guy being the White House lawyer was also hilarious

Oh yes: Oliver Babish! I must admit I thought the actress playing Mrs Landingham had died when they wrote her out of the TWW

Just caught up. Can't believe they've got rid of Johnny, his puppy dog eyes were getting quite appealing (although I love Finn and like how they are such good friends).

I'm loving all of Diane's stories this series, and agreed loved that she got the work by not compromising herself. Wonder if Kurt knew exactly what he was doing?

The whole Finn being embarrassed about seeing someone was a funny interlude. I think the Halo storyline was there for humour rather than a pre-cursor to something.

I have to admit that whilst I'm happy for Alicia and the validation I would imagine she gets from a victory ( disclaimer that I'm still confused about that as I really felt that all the celebrating was based purely on predictions!) I'm still a bit disappointed that we won't get her back as a lawyer with Prady as her friend/ nemesis. I hope it's not the last we see of the Prady character.

Wonder if Kurt knew exactly what he was doing?

Excellent theory. I like it!

I'm really disappointed that Alicia won. I know that sounds churlish but I just want to see her being a lawyer. I can't imagine how the show will work if she gets relegated to more of a bit part, the way that previous DAs have.

Her and Finn's storyline CANNOT be over. I'll be gutted if it is. They belong together!

Same as How about I'm confused how she won about a minute after the election finished? Was it exit polls or do they have a computerised system or something? Or has she not won yet?