Ep 2. First Week

The Good Fight season 1 episode 2, titled "First Week," follows Maia Rindell as she navigates her new job at one of Chicago's top law firms. Maia deals with the pressure of starting her first week, as well as the added stress of her family's financial scandal looming over her head. Initially, she is given low-level tasks and relegated to office work, which leaves her feeling somewhat disappointed. Meanwhile, her godmother and mentor, Diane Lockhart, is busy juggling her own professional and personal worries.

Diane is considering retirement, but her plans are put on hold when her accounts are frozen due to the Ponzi scheme perpetrated by Maia's father. Diane is devastated to learn that she may lose everything, including her home and retirement fund. She confides in Maia about her financial worries, which only makes Maia feel worse about her family's situation. Despite her own fears, Maia tries to be a supportive friend to Diane and offers to help in any way she can.

The episode also deals with the firm's recent merger with another law firm, which has caused some tension and friction among the lawyers and staff. Lucca Quinn, a new lawyer at the firm and former colleague of Maia's, is involved in several conflicts with other members of the team. The tension between her and senior partner Adrian Boseman quickly comes to a boiling point when Lucca questions his work ethic and commitment to the firm's clients.

As the episode progresses, Maia is given more substantial tasks and proves her worth to the team. She works on a case involving a man who is wrongfully accused of sexual harassment and must navigate the tricky waters of navigating employer-employee dynamics, as well as courtroom strategy. Maia's quick thinking and ability to connect the dots impresses both Diane and the other lawyers at the firm.

Throughout the episode, Maia is forced to confront the reality of her family's scandal and the implications it has on her own life and career. She struggles with her loyalty to her family and her desire to succeed in her new job. At the same time, Diane is grappling with her own existential crisis, realizing that her entire life's work may be jeopardized by the actions of a few corrupt individuals.

The tension and drama build up as the episode nears its end. A surprise witness in the sexual harassment case throws a wrench in the team's plans, forcing them to come up with a new strategy on the fly. Meanwhile, Diane receives a piece of information that could potentially save her finances but is forced to make a difficult decision.

Overall, The Good Fight season 1 episode 2 is a compelling and emotional portrayal of the complex relationships and dynamics in both the professional and personal lives of the show's characters. The episode does a great job of balancing the legal drama with the emotional toll of the characters' struggles. It highlights the show's strengths in developing well-rounded characters and tackling real-world issues in a thoughtful and nuanced way. Fans of the show (and legal dramas in general) will not want to miss this episode.