The Good Fight

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It should not be forgotten that Hal Wackner is an idealist.

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Diane Lockhart is an idealist, too.

As is Liz Reddick and the law firm they represent as partners.

But with Wackner, were starting fresh.

The only problem is that he needs money to keep it running.

And with that money, there are inevitably going to be some strings attached.

And just as inevitably, the men pulling those strings will want some return on their investment.

Will there come a time when Wackners idealism is fatally compromised?

Will he even know when it happens?

One things for certain: Focus groups are not on board with the status quo.

And then theres the matter of the judge himself.

Is he a compelling character?

The young editor of the show thinks Marissa has all the star quality.

(And a flattered Marissa respects and rewards his peerless instincts on this front.)

Yet the stakes may be a bit low for us, too, frankly.

Hes their client, for one.

A fine mess, right?

Yet the money part still matters, especially to STR Laurie.

And given Sykess persona and the shows general ethos its sure to be an entertainingly wild one.

It should be noted, we Chicagoans are likely to be particularly triggered by talk of parking fines.

Give us those purple zones, like.

I have not paid proper respect yet to Elaine May as RBG.

Thats right,Ishtar.

It was always good despite its reputation.