Created by Michelle King and Robert King
Produced by The Kings, brothers Ridley and Tony Scott, Charles McDougall and David W. Zucker.
Here are just a few reasons why I love The Good Wife. If your not a viewer, make sure to become one. TGW is not your typical hour long drama, it's pace is slow, but steady and does not rely on the 'flash' others do. The reward for getting on board is an hour of tv each week that is beautifully written, expertly acted and thoroughly addictive and enjoyable. The Good Wife does not shove drama down your throat, it allows you to taste and savor it slowly. Here are just some of my favorite things about the show:
Julianna Margulies:
In all of her roles, Julianna Margulies brings an 'everyman' quality to her work that audiences identify with. Though the lead in TGW, Margulies does not make Alicia Florrick the star. I say this as it is clear Margulies is confident in her self to allow all those around her to shine. She skillfully 'underplays' Alicia which allows the viewer to more clearly identify with her. Alicia is strong, but it is a quiet strength. Rarely is the lead of a television show so wonderfully low key and real.
Christine Baranski:
A standout in all of her roles, Baranski's Diane Lockart is a breath of fresh air whenever she graces the screen.
Archie Panjabi:
Archie Panjabi's Kalinda is one of the most interesting female characters I have ever seen on television. Love her!
The Supporting Cast:
Above: Alan Cumming.
Alan Cumming is a stand out in his supporting role as Eli Gold, but TGW has a habit of creating memorable characters and casting them with great actors. From Joe Morton, Gary Cole (a hoot as a Sarah Palin lovin gun expert), Terry Kinny, Martha Plimpton to name just a few. Each of the characters the show introduces, even if only shown briefly have a clear purpose and are expertly integrated into story.
Above: Dash Mihok (with Dicaprio in Romeo and Juliette).
New York Stage Actors:
Above: TGW's Graham Phillips on stage in Thirteen.
I can't begin to name all of the Theatre actors I have seen filter through season 1 of The Good Wife. The Good Wife hires top notch actors for all of it's roles regardless of the size. If your a lover of the stage, your bound to see man familiar faces.
Above: Pedro Pascal in Some Men.
Above: Karen Olivo in West Side Story.
Mary Beth Peil:
Actress Mary Beth Peil was one of my favorite parts of Dawson's Creek. As many of you know though Peil has had a long accomplished stage career before joining Jen and Pacey on the Creek. Peil's no nonsense role as Chris Noth's mother on The Good Wife is a stand out and I hope the producers put her in more episodes next season.
