For some reason, some shows never get the recognition (i.e. Emmy love) that they deserve. One such show is THE GOOD FIGHT on Paramount +. One reason may be that it’s on Paramount +. If it were on Netflix or HBO Max there would be more subscribers to watch it. Unless you're one of those people who've signed up for five or six platforms I imagine you don't subscribe to Paramount + (or Peacock).
Not to take anything away from other very excellent dramas, and because of all the platforms there is a plethora of them, but THE GOOD FIGHT seems left out of the conversation when Emmy noms are handed out.
It’s just not in the Zeitgest, which is a little odd because I can’t think of a recent drama that references the current politics and news events as much as THE GOOD FIGHT does. From the election to insurrection, cancel culture, inclusion, pandemic — they’re all addressed but in a human way that illustrates just how these events affect us personally.
Episode 4 of the new season is a whole take down on how overly sensitive we are to jokes. Among the many jokes presented, as a throwaway, was Selena Gomez and her kidney transplant. And wouldn't you know, Selena Gomez was outraged and Twitter blew up. See tomorrow's post when I touch more on this topic.
As for this season, I will say I miss Delroy Lindo and Cush Jumbo who left this season, but new addition Mandy Patinkin is a hoot, and Sarah Steele “steals” the show.
The storylines are always compelling, they take big swings at the plate, and the dashes of humor are generally laugh-out-loud funny. There are creative touches including animation and songs. They somehow manage to combine stark realism with utter absurdity. For my money it’s the best written drama on whatever is considered television these days.
THE GOOD FIGHT has everything but buzz. And I guess you need that more than anything else. Too bad they didn't set the show in Hawaii.
from By Ken Levine
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