Ep 16. After The Fall

After The Fall is the 16th episode of the third season of The Good Wife. In this episode, viewers get to witness Alicia's return to work at the law firm of Lockhart & Gardner, after a brief hiatus following her last case. As she gets back to work, Alicia finds herself taking on a highly sensitive and controversial case that has the potential of shaking up her already complex personal and professional life.

The premise of the case is centered around a prominent military contractor named by Peter to head the department of Transportation, who is found to be involved in a corruption scandal. This leads to the suspension of all the contractors' employees, including one of their top-level executives named Colin Sweeney. Despite his controversial and shady past reputation, Mrs. Lockhart persuades Alicia to represent Colin Sweeney.

As she digs deeper into the case, Alicia finds herself pitted against a powerful and influential man, who deliberately tries to stop the lawsuit by all means necessary. Furthermore, she faces opposition from opposing counsel counsel who wrongfully assumes that she will be an easy target.

Meanwhile, Will is involved in a pro bono case that has left him in hot water with his colleagues. He is required to represent a homeless man who is suspected of murder, drawing criticism from his fellow attorneys. Will also navigates the politics of the firm's Managing Partner Diane, who has been painted in a less than favorable light.

Apart from these legal issues, Alicia also has to deal with her ex-husband's announcement that he intends to run for political office again, an action that carries with it potential consequences in both her personal and professional life. She also grapples with complicated feelings towards her former boss and former lover, Will Gardner, who seems to be distancing himself from her.

The episode's tension builds up as the various players in the case jostle for supremacy, leading to a climactic confrontation in the courtroom. The stakes are high, as Alicia finds herself in a situation that could either make or break her judicial career.

In conclusion, After the Fall is an enthralling episode of The Good Wife that offers viewers legal thrills, suspense, and emotional depth. It is an intimate portrayal of the complex dynamics at play in both the personal and professional life of the show's characters, coupled with a riveting plot that keeps the audience engaged throughout.