The Good Wife (TV Series) Undisclosed Recipients (2015) User Reviews

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[edwagreen · 10/10 · 29 March 2015]

You would think that estranged husband Chris Noth would appear in this episode following Alicia's victory. He does not.

Instead, we basically get all contributors coming to Alicia to cash in on her victory with various "suggestions." Alan Cumming, as Eli Gold, tells Alicia the appropriate answers to give.

This good episode even becomes comical somewhat when during a lawsuit regarding the downloading of a movie, a hacker breaks in and causes havoc by releasing emails that are most damaging to all in the firm. The scene where everyone in the firm is shouting at one another for things allegedly said about them is quite funny once you hear what has been stated.

Brilliant!!!

[yoyo_hamblen · 10/10 · 30 March 2015]

One of the funniest laugh out loud episodes. I was so shocked how funny this was. And you can't help but wonder how your own personal experiences would reflect if you were exposed to the same threat these characters are. It was so good to laugh. It's been right on quite serious of late and this episode was exceptional. Genius! The pace is great, the writing sharp, and the humour in this literally made me laugh out loud. It was pure Joy. I am amazed at the team of writers how they have managed to evolve this series and the characters into something thaat's unpredictable, fast paced and truly dynamic. Keep it coming! I can't wait for each episode! You can't help but learn a little something about integrity and human kind itself when you see fabulous episodes like this. The best of the best!

Back to bases

[Modestency · 10/10 · 30 March 2015]

I have never disliked a good wife episode and personally disagree with those who keep on saying that the show is going down or they stopped watching after Will character got killed, it is a TV show people not a one-man show or a music band who lost their lead singer it is for me still a very strong drama with a wonderful cast of actors and music choices.

To be fair there are some good episodes and there are better ones … well last night show was of the better ones it felt like going back to those great classic episodes filled with The good wife's special comedic moments and here are observations: -When Eli put things in their place for Alicia who obeyed like an innocent child. -Marissa Gold appearances are always welcomed -liked the hacked E-mails thing it was really entertaining -I expected to see some kind of confrontation between Alicia an Peter but I guess they are saving it for later ,I can't wait to see where their relationship is heading specially after what it seemed like a softer encounter between them from last week's final minutes.

Fun, Fast, and Easy to Take

[RyanCShowers · 3 May 2015]

As the first episode post-election, the fans of the show who moaned and grumbled about the State's Attorney storyline lasting for half of the season jumped back on The Good Wife's bandwagon with "Undisclosed Recipients." Judging from the public's reaction to this episode and my temperament while watching it reminded me of the feeling after "Hitting the Fan" premiered. Though this episode is not the tour-de-force that "Hitting the Fan" was, the energy of the interoffice drama was certainly reminiscent of it. After"Undisclosed Recipients" ended, I was revved up in a way I haven't been since the civil war between Lockhart Gardner and Florrick Agos last season. It seems that this particular kind of storytelling (office dramatics) is what appeals most to the general audience. It's fun, it's fast, and it's easy to take.

It will surprise no one to learn "Undisclosed Recipients" is "The Good Wife" reflecting on the Sony Hack from last November. These clever events of Florrick, Agos, and Lockhart are obviously the heart of the episode and the aspect everyone will remember (as it should be), but "Undisclosed Recipients" plays its next card in Alicia's rise to power quite well. Thanks to Julianna Margulies's on-point interpretation of the crisp, sharp writing, we see Alicia struggle to have her cake (be a firm, clean politician) and eat it too (keep allies she would be smart to keep on her side professionally or financially). And even though seeing the backstabbing between our favorite characters within the law firm is hysterical, the greatness in the "Sony Hack" storyline lies with Alicia's "flirtatious" emails to and from Will, a development which will debunk her image as "Saint Alicia" to everyone who voted for her.

"Undisclosed Recipients" is refreshing in its own way and I loved every minute of watching it. It's terrific, but rough around the edges (in terms of plot holes, narrative clarification, and avoidable awkward character moments, such as David Lee and Julius receiving equal billing to Diane and Cary in their reconciliation.) The spirited email-reading montage and the State's Attorney "favors" were thrilling and enjoyable, but, for me, the most striking thing about "Undisclosed Recipients" is the strain on Alicia and Diane's relationship. The two formidable female heroes of the show began the season as allies, and now see the distressing status of their evolved relationship. But the brilliance of the show is that this strain is never openly discussed or acted upon, it's coldly inferred through the plot.

Grade: A-