Where to start
The Good Wife
4 versions · originally a series, 2009
Themes: Scandal, Redemption, Second Chance, Female Empowerment, Moral Ambiguity.
This collection of legal dramas explores the messy intersection of personal scandal, professional reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
✦ Most fans start here
The Good Wife (2009)
The original tv
✦ Start hereThe Good Wife
Michelle King · Series · 2009
The Good Wife (2009) serves as the definitive origin, chronicling Alicia Florrick's transformative journey from disgraced political spouse to a powerful, independent attorney navigating a high-stakes Chicago legal landscape.
2017 series
The Good Fight
Michelle King · Series · 2017
The Good Fight (2017) functions as a sharp, direct expansion of the original universe, focusing on Diane Lockhart’s navigation of a catastrophic financial scandal that upends her established legal career.
2017 series
Striking Out
Series · 2017
Striking Out (2017) offers a thematic variation on the legal drama, centering on Tara’s sudden departure from her firm and fiancé to establish an independent family and divorce practice.
2024 series
Elsbeth
Robert King · Series · 2024
Elsbeth (2024) provides a character-focused spin-off that shifts the tone toward procedural crime solving, featuring the unconventional attorney using her distinctive perspective to assist the NYPD in catching criminals.
Common questions
Is The Good Fight a direct continuation of The Good Wife?
Yes, The Good Fight is a spin-off series that begins one year after the final episode of The Good Wife. It follows the character Diane Lockhart as she navigates a new law firm after losing her savings, continuing the legal drama established in the original series.
How does Elsbeth relate to The Good Wife?
Elsbeth is a spin-off series featuring the fan-favorite character Elsbeth Tascioni, who first appeared in The Good Wife. The show follows her as she moves from Chicago to New York City to work as an investigator, maintaining the same creative DNA found in the original series.
Should I watch Striking Out if I enjoyed The Good Wife?
If you enjoyed the legal themes and professional challenges in The Good Wife, Striking Out is a relevant choice. It focuses on a lawyer starting her own firm after discovering her husband's infidelity, mirroring the personal and professional upheaval experienced by Alicia Florrick in The Good Wife.
What is the recommended viewing order for The Good Wife and its spin-offs?
You should start by completing all seven seasons of The Good Wife. Once finished, you can proceed to The Good Fight, which picks up shortly after the finale. Elsbeth can be watched independently, as it is a standalone spin-off centered on a character from The Good Wife.