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Post by kostgard on Jan 8, 2013 1:05:26 GMT -4
I love Michael J. Fox on this show because his character is such a slimy little bastard (and they don't just stick him in a "noble disabled man" role). I love it when he and Martha Plimpton show up.
I'm really tired of Wendy Scott-Car and the way everyone is out to get Peter. I know that's politics and all that, but I just kinda wish there is something deeper going on (and Peter is dirty, not just successful so everyone wants to cut him down).
I enjoy the Alicia/Kalinda bromance (or whatever the lady version of a bromance is), and I hope that now that stupid Nick is out of the way, they can find their groove again and Kalinda gets a decent storyline.
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Post by BarbR on Jan 28, 2013 12:50:37 GMT -4
Last night's episode was one of the best!
Alicia's "surprise", the couple with the pre-nup, the courtroom scenes, Canning, Kalinda back in form, all of it was top-notch writing and acting.
It seemed like this year was somehow less interesting than previous seasons, but this show brought all the fun (and nastiness) back. I hope they keep up the good work.
I don't want to spoiler anything, but how could Alicia not suspect they were doing it for the money? And Diane's last talk with her? The witch sure came out there.
LOL at Cary's "popsicle" line.
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Post by Ginger on Jan 28, 2013 13:36:36 GMT -4
I was really impressed by the subtlety of the final few moments last night - Alicia gladhanding the partners in a slightly phony way, and Diane noticing/resenting the attitude.
I do wish a larger percentage of each episode was devoted to cases (I liked the pre-nup case) and less devoted to other stuff. LG's debt storyline is getting tiresome.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2013 14:49:27 GMT -4
I really liked last night's episode too. I've found this season a little dull but last night it seemed back in form. It seemed like a lot of the storylines this season have been retreads, The law firm's debt, Peter running for office, one of the partners (this time Eli) in trouble with the justice department. At least they seem to closing out the bankruptcy story. Although even though I didn't like the storyline Nathan Lane was really good in his part. He should do more serious roles.
I don't think Diane was being that mean to Alicia at the end. Alicia needed a cold dose of reality. She seemed incredibly naive this episode. First not realizing equity partner meant putting in her own money, being surprised that other people were offered partner and then not cluing in that it was a money grab. Sure it was a little shady of Will and Diane not to tell her that straight up. But like Diane said, it doesn't matter how you get it, it's what you do once you got it. This kind of ties in with Peter's problem last week with racial bias. Most people don't get jobs based on merit or fairness. I love how cynical this show is.
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Post by Mugsy on Jan 28, 2013 16:32:43 GMT -4
This show makes me cynical. And makes me hate lawyers.
Never have I seen such a waste of talent, effort and resources as what these top drawer lawyers indulge in. How many hours were spent trying to tinker with that pre-nup? A pre-nup that the naïve bride was happy with, even though she wouldn’t walk away with her hubby’s life savings, she’d be set up pretty good if their marriage failed. But it’s never good enough for these vultures. Case after case is bluster and game-playing and dirty tricks for what? They’re broke. And not very happy. At the end of the day, they don’t produce anything; there’s nothing to show for their "work". They have to be one of the most useless and parasitic jobs on the planet. And they complain about being broke, while collecting their six- or seven-figure paycheques, lounging around in their penthouse office filled with designer furniture. /rant over
It’s entertaining, to be sure, and I enjoy watching for the pretty people in their pretty clothes and just to see how low they’ll sink this week to line their pockets. The writers and actors are doing a good job of making unlikable people, likable. But like I said, it sure makes me hate lawyers.
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Post by Ginger on Jan 28, 2013 18:28:29 GMT -4
The Chumhum guy is a lying scumbag - they proved that - and I have no doubt that in the event of a divorce he would fight dirty and devalue the stock so his wife's share would be worthless. That's a pretty big loophole that Lockhart Gardner found and she was a dummy for wanting to let it go. At least make sure you are going to get what you agreed to!
I think LG was right to try to protect her interests as much as they could. Why is it ok for the richer partner to be ruthless about protecting financial assets, but the less rich partner (usually the woman) has to roll over and be "It's all about love, not money!"
When it comes time to divorce, that bride is going to be hiring David Lee again! I fully expect to see the divorce play out in an episode about 2 seasons from now.
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Post by BarbR on Jan 28, 2013 21:29:25 GMT -4
My issue with the offer of partnership to Alicia was that they said things like, "We really value you" and "We know you're ready for this." They made it sound like she was the only one being offered the buy-in. Even when Alicia said that she hadn't expected the offer for several more years, they were more than happy to let her think it was because of her value to the firm.
Then at the end when Diane had "the talk" with her, Alicia had already decided that the whole partnership offer was a bait to get all that money. I wonder what Canning meant by the "Get Out Of Jail Free" card. I think he knows that if Alicia does not buy in, she will be relegated to the crap cases, and he is offering her - yet again - a job with his firm.
Fun, fun episode.
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Post by kostgard on Jan 29, 2013 0:46:04 GMT -4
I agree - Alicia was bouncing around and so happy and proud of herself, and they fed into that. They could have at least told her there would be other new partners too and let her put the rest together.
I mean, Diane had a point when she said that when the door you've been knocking on finally opens, you walk through and don't ask any questions, but they were seriously misleading when they gave her the promotion. But I like the way it played out between Diane and Alicia, because they have never been on the same wavelength, not even when they both really wanted to be. This feels more realistic. But you'd think Will would at least have the decency to give Alicia a clue. It's like the connection they once had never existed.
I wonder if she'll ever consider taking Canning up on his offer. I can't picture her working for him because she can't work under that level of dishonestly. Canning is an especially slimy little worm. I want to see Nathan Lane come back as an attorney. I've really enjoyed him on this show.
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Post by sardonictart on Feb 2, 2013 5:38:56 GMT -4
I loved Alicia's, "I'm an atheist." It was said with such glee. Great episode.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2013 2:02:11 GMT -4
Tonight's episode was so good! It seems like the show is hitting its stride again. I knew that Alicia would accept the partnership at the end because the show is always that cynical, but I would have loved to see her and Cary team up for real.
The Elsbeth/Eli match up was good too. Loved how they tricked Kyle MacLachlan with the taping.
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