5 Best Legal Dramas to Watch in Anticipation of The Good Wife Spin-Off
TGW's second sequel Elsbeth is about to premiere on CBS.
Few shows have had such an impact on the industry as The Good Wife. Fifteen years after its debut, it remains as relevant and beloved by viewers as ever. So, it is no surprise that TGW continues to spawn spin-offs, the latest of which, Elsbeth, is set to premiere on February 29.
And with a month to go, here are five shows to help you get in the mood for the new legal drama.
Better Call Saul (2015-2022, 6 seasons, 9.0 on IMDb)
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A spinoff of Breaking Bad, this legal drama served as a prequel to the main show, but some of the events took place concurrently. As the title suggests, the show follows Saul, an Albuquerque defense attorney, as he slowly goes down the path of moral corruption. In other words, Better Call Saul tells the story of how Jimmy McGill became the antagonistic title character we know from BB.
House of Cards (2013-2018, 6 seasons, 8.6 on IMDb)
Despite being more of a political drama than a legal one, this series is extremely compelling. Centered around Frank Underwood, a ruthless Washington DC politician, and his wife Claire, House of Cards explores the extent of the shamelessness and corruption of the main characters on their journey to power. Most importantly, the show explores the principles of the American political and legal systems that allow characters like Underwood to exist.
Suits (2011-2019, 9 seasons, 8.4 on IMDb)
The renowned legal drama has been on the rise lately. Set in NYC, the show focuses on the employees of a fictional law firm that deals with corporate law. Suits primarily follows Mike Ross who, despite a complete lack of legal training, fakes his way into the firm as an associate. As the cases become more complex and Ross gets stuck in the quagmire of his lies, the show becomes more intense and fascinating to watch.
The Good Wife (2009-2016, 7 seasons, 8.4 on IMDb)
Of course, we couldn't overlook The Good Wife when talking about Elsbeth. The original CBS series was an instant hit when it premiered, and has become a favorite among generations of viewers. Centered on Alicia Florrick, the wife of a corrupt Illinois state's attorney, the series tells the story of her transformation from a submissive housewife to a successful lawyer and politician.
The Good Fight (2017-2022, 6 seasons, 8.3 on IMDb)
The first spinoff of The Good Wife is hard to overlook when we talk about brilliant legal dramas. It's a rare occasion when an offshoot can match the quality and popularity of its parent show, and The Good Fight accomplished that feat. Centered around Diane Lockhart, one of TGW's main characters, the series explores the many changes in her life that occur after the events of the main show as she tries to navigate her personal and professional problems in our crazy world.