Just when you think things cannot get any worse, you hear The Good Wife has been cancelled

[Samantha]

Just 9 more episodes left.

My heart is broken.

Sam

[MADem]

1. Anyone know why?

I was hoping Peter would run for the Senate and she'd end up in DC!

[Samantha]

4. There have been rumors that the show has been "struggling" to find itself scriptwise

I thought the show last week was pretty good, and I wish they had just given it a little more time to find its footing. I know the loss of Will was devastating, as well as the departure of "Kalinda." But overall, I think this show was one of the best ever aired. The writing was just stupendous, the relationships between the characters so "real" and the plot twists were really great.

One thing that really made it a standout was that it just had no many talented actors, great, great people.

There was one steamy scene between Will and Alicia in which she smiled down at him and said, "I have never been happier" that was just so beautiful, I think I will never forget it. What a love affair....

There is no other show on television I watch as religiously as this one.

Sam

[MADem]

17. I was hoping she'd end up in DC eventually!

Florrick for VP....!! Or as a Senator!

There was so much potential, there! Ah, well....this, too, must pass I guess.

I'll tell ya, when they killed Will, I felt as bad as when they killed Brian on Family Guy....but they bought Brian back! Alicia needs to borrow Stewie's time machine...LOL!

[Samantha]

34. I felt the same way

And that would have been great if they had ended up in DC. Maybe they would have let visitors check out the set!

I am really, really going to miss this show. It was so impressive in so many ways. And we haven't even mentioned Alecia's wardrobe!

Sam

[MADem]

40. Or those astounding wigs!

http://www.eonline.com/news/542616/the-real-reason-why-julianna-margulies-wears-a-wig-on-the-good-wife-revealed-on-the-writers-room

[justiceischeap]

14. I think they screwed up when they broke Alicia off from the firm

The relationships there really helped to create good tension between the characters.

I stopped watching religiously when they wrote Kalinda off. She was by far one of the most interesting characters on the show (which is why, IMO, Juliana M. had her written off) and the show just wasn't the same without her.

[MADem]

15. I think she's heading back there again...?

I got irritated when they had a dodgy schedule. It wouldn't be on for weeks at a time, then it would be on again...and they've changed the night--it did better on any night but Sunday, when HBO and SHOWTIME...to say nothing of PBS, have so much material on offer.

I had heard that Archie Panjabi and JM didn't get along--a shame, because yes, she was a complex character!

[justiceischeap]

16. I read the issue between JM and AP as jealousy

The show was supposed to be JM's baby but Archie got the most press and accolades for her performance.

I was disheartened with the show when they purposely broke that relationship between the two because it was such a good relationship. Then Josh Charles left, then they wrote off Kalinda and the show never really found its footing again.

Of course, then they have a great chemistry between Alicia and Eli and they even (last I saw) ruined that relationship.

The show kinda deserves to be cancelled after so many boneheaded moves.

[MADem]

19. Alicia forgave Eli in the latest episode--I think they're back on track.

He confessed about erasing Will's voicemail. That whole voicemail thing was a bit of a stretch, anyway.

In real life, people speak face to face about things, and they don't let things go without at least trying to resolve differences.

[Samantha]

35. I read she wanted to leave because she got a series on FOX

Never checked that out but that is what I read.

Sam

[Fla Dem]

28. Julianne Margulies had already hinted this would be her last season

And really how could the show go on without her. I loved this show, but felt it lost it's way a few times. The whole Peter running for President was a real stretch. I'll miss it but it ran it's course. It would appear from the ending of the last episode that Alicia may be going back to Lockhart & Agos so she'll end up where she started. I hope it ends well for all the main character, Alicia, Cary, Diane and Eli. I suspect Alicia will finally hook up with Jason.

Related article.

Why It's Great The Good Wife Is Ending


The Good Wife is ending and that's fine. Actually, it's more than fine, it's good.

http://www.eonline.com/news/737819/why-it-s-great-the-good-wife-is-ending

[MADem]

29. Peter would have been believable if they'd developed it a bit more.

I mean, after all, John KASICH is running for President! John WHO?

And he's still in it!!!

I think they should have run him for a Senate seat. Peter, I mean--not Kasich (LOL!). Of course, it's not normal for a sitting governor to run for the Senate, though it's quite normal for them to run for POTUS (as Block That Bridge Christie will tell us!).

[Samantha]

36. If you have the time, check out my improvised ending for The Good Wife

and see what you think, OR, write your own if you have ideas.

Sam

[dixiegrrrrl]

30. The Kings, who wrote the show, are leaving to do another show.

They said they had written a 7 season Good Wife.
So after this season, it would have been up to new writers. Guess CBS decided to not risk it without the original writers.

EXCELLENT writing is what keep me hooked.Every episode seemed fuller and longer than it actually was.

Gonna mis Jeffery Dean Morgan's smile, tho.

[elleng]

2. Damn.

but we know things can ALWAYS get worse.

[Samantha]

6. Oh, please don't say that, elleng

I won't be able to sleep tonight worrying about what IS the next thing.

Nice to see you here. Shows there is a life beyond politics....

Sam

[elleng]

7. Sorry, Sam,

but you KNOW it's true, like The Good Wife may/or may not be coming up on my local station in a minute as TVGuide says it will.


edit: NO, some silly show's on now, DAMN, again!

[CC]

3. Margulies said she would be unemployed

in April a couple weeks ago. Since she is the star and a writer of the Good Wife I figured that it boded the end of the show. It is a shame but the writers, including Margulies seem to have no idea what to do with her character. I really like the show but both I and the SO have said every episode the last 2 years that the writers were going to ruin it.

[Samantha]

5. I think "Will's" sudden death sounded the literal death knell of the show

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The actor who played that part (I think his name is Josh Charles??) burned out. That was the reason he wanted to leave. Perhaps the show could just never rise to that same level without him, but it does have some other really great people. I think where it went wrong was just not finding the exact right person to succeed Will in Alicia's love life.

Sam

[MADem]

20. He took a job on "Masters of Sex." He's the fictionalized paramour of 'Virginia Johnson'-he plays

a perfume manufacturer!

[Samantha]

8. It's 1:06 am and a Good Wife rerun is about to air

I am going to watch it and I will check back tomorrow to see if there are any more DU'ers checking in to commiserate.

Sam

[elleng]

9. HOLD ON, Sam, or not, it's some b.s. place holder!

[Samantha]

10. If that Good Wife rerun doesn't show up soon

I might have to start another type of revolution. It was bad enough it didn't show up at 9:00 pm this evening, but my addiction to that show needs to be fed so I want my rerun!!! And the Guide shows it will be starting soon....

Sam

[elleng]

11. DITTO re: Revolution.

STILL not here! It's post-SuperBowl silliness!

[elleng]

12. Didn't take TOO long,

2:10 am edt, rerun!

[Samantha]

13. I saw it come on but it is too late for me to stay up and watch

It also has that blonde attorney in opposition, and I really can't take her tonight.

I really am so sorry to see this show end....

Sam

[TexasBushwhacker]

18. It's possible that Juliana Margulies pulled the plug

She left ER even though they offered her a mountain of money to stay. She may have felt it was just time to wrap things up.

[SwankyXomb]

21. This is season 7

After this, they have to renegotiate all the actors contracts, and the costs per episode will go way up.

[Paladin]

22. A well-written show about an intelligent, accomplished, attractive woman.

It's a wonder it's lasted as long as it has, on network TV. I'll miss it.

[elleng]

23. Shown during the Super Bowl:

http://www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/video/?watch=8xuk3mph8d#ooid=JsbGJyMDE67ny8vQ0mfJoa5r7ywkBOqQ

[Samantha]

24. The biggest surprise yet?

What are you thinking? There is a theme I have been considering for some time but have never shared. Just wondering if you have any thoughts.

Sam

[elleng]

25. I don't have any thoughts, Sam!

[Samantha]

26. I will try to work up my nerve to tell you what I have been thinking

You will probably call the men with the white coats on me, but it would be a stunner, and it could rationally be very well explained.

Sam

[elleng]

27. Good, and I appreciate rationality!

[Samantha]

33. Some time ago I started thinking what if Will's death had been staged

A "rational" explanation might come from the fact that his death had to happen openly, in public, so there would be no question. Why? Because the FBI was moving him into the witness protection program.

Will had been receiving death threats, and the government thought Bishop was behind them. As Bishop's attorney, Will had a lot of information about the criminal side of his business. Information the government desperately wanted because putting Bishop out of business was a top priority to them. Yes, Bishop came to the firm towards the end of that segment saying he wanted to close out his enterprises to have a regular life for the sake of his son. That was a charade. He knew the government was getting close, and he needed to get out. He also needed to eliminate any evidence and witnesses that could literally "hang" him. Will was one of those people.

Yes, Will was not allowed to reveal what he knew because he acted as Bishop's attorney. But if the threats against his life continued, hanging on to his law license would not be a top priority. Having an opportunity to lead a normal life in the witness protection program, just starting over again and out of Bishop's reach was his top priority. And perhaps that new life could include Alecia if she too were willing to give up everything. After all, her two children were entering college and the damage done to her marriage never really healed. She could join Will if she truly wanted to, and what a wonderful gift that would be to the viewers who have loved this show for years....

Remember her whispered words in that beautiful love scene when she said to him, "This has been the happiest I have ever been" ... words to that effect.

The staged death scene was intended to convince Bishop he had no more worries about what danger Will could do to him. But just as a backup scenario, Will had given video depositions and therefore testimony against Bishop's enterprises. He also turned over other evidence. So the government had what it needed to put Bishop away, but the trade-off was it had to promise Will a safe, long life. Thus the staged death and subsequent witness protection program life.

This is another factor that prompted Kalinda to disappear. She too knew too much about Bishop's business.

The Bishop matter has now been handled, and I think a "stunning" end to this series -- they have announced it will be a "shocker" -- is that Alecia learns Will is in fact alive. One of the last scenes could possibly show just her walking towards him and the ensuing reunion. What happens afterwards, we do not know.

What could be read as a "clue" was recently dropped when Alecia suddenly asked Eli out of the blue what had been in the second recorded message Will left for her on her phone that Eli surreptitiously deleted. Part of the message Eli reported Will had said was that he was ready to give up everything, his current life, his law practice, everything for just the two of them to be together. It was odd this was thrown into that script at that time, but it did remind the viewers just how much Will loved Alecia and what all he was willing to give up to have a life with her.

****************

This is pure speculation. But if the series ends in a fashion that has a "shocking" but wonderful, happy ending that would be an appropriate finale to an outstanding show that for seven years gave us an incredible source of entertainment.

Okay, elleng -- any possibilities, any thoughts?

Sam

[elleng]

37. Sounds good, Sam, the true romantic in the group!

I must confess I missed Will's demise, missed too many episodes. I hope they rerun the whole thing!

[Samantha]

38. It was a shocking episode and there was a huge backlash that evening and the next day

Josh Charles actually made a public appearance the next day and made calls to fans of the show to let them know he had not actually died. People were really, really upset. I hope they never rerun that show.

Sam

[elleng]

39. OH GEE, but I want to see it!

[MADem]

41. OMG. If you aren't writing for them, you should!!!!

What a wonderful ending--I know a few diehard watchers who would say "If it had to end, that is the Best. Ending. EVAHHHH!!!!"

Well done, you!!!!!!!!


And of course, she'd got to hit the sack w/that investigator...so there's conflict at the end.

Which one will she choose?

[Samantha]

42. Well, you know the new guy doesn't keep his beard trimmed too well

and there is just something about Will one could never get over. That sexy voice for one when he was filled with lust for Alecia. They had a certain chemistry going on that just doesn't fizz up to the same level with the new investigator.

Where could we drop kick this ending so that Will could be resurrected for just a few fine moments in time?

Glad you liked it--sure beats the heck out of him being cold and six feet under! He didn't deserve that.

Sam

[MADem]

43. I like the foreshadowing you noted. It fits!!!

And he could easily come back and film his bits in two or three days!

It's a great twist, and it would satisfy!

[DesertRat]

31. I was so surprised when I saw that

It's our favorite show!

[Samantha]

44. Mine too

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In an effort to comfort myself in this grieving process, I have improvised my own ending to this show I love. Take a look above and see if you could go for that.

What a loss. This has been one of the best series it has been my pleasure to enjoy from the beginning.

Sam

[DesertRat]

45. I like your ending

[Samantha]

46. Thank you

I hope the ending the writers come up with is one that allows Will to reunited with Alecia. Guess we will have to wait and see.

Sam

[trueblue2007]

32. mine too. this is the last season !!!!!

[Samantha]

47. I hope a couple more people recommend this thread so it comes to the attention of the rest of DU

I think many people would love to comment if they knew about the thread. Many people are emotionally invested in this great show.

Sam

[Denis 11]

48. Good wife jumped shark.

It happens.

[Paula Sims]

49. I'm team Will all the way

I was shattered (figure of speach) when he was killed. Didn't help that it was a week after my Father's death.

The way those two looked at each other - it was true love. And yrue pain when she left him. Even her campaign manager has sizzle. Hate her with Jason. And Chris Noth reminds me ofy cheating boyfriend 30 years ago so I'm not team Peter.

Agreed - they jumped the shark after they had her leave. And the CBS scheduling doesn't help. It's also going to kill CSI Cyber.

I'll just have to be satisfied with YouTube and THAT elevator scene.

[Samantha]

50. You will have to tell me about THAT elevator scene

I have been team Will all the way too. Just a few posts up, I wrote my own ending to the series. Check it out if you get the chance. I think you might like it since you are team Will.

Sam

[Paula Sims]

54. Here's the scene

It's mixed in with a Will & Alicia Montage but you get the idea. It was just rerun Saturday night.

I love your ending!

[mackerel]

51. 7 season though is pretty good.

[Samantha]

52. Yes, it is

I wonder if it would be possible for another party to buy the rights to the show, get new writers, and give it another shot.

I sure hate to see it go.

Sam

[progressoid]

53. Yeah. But it's time.

One more season might have been too much. Sometimes you have to pull the plug before it loses it's way.