Alicia is approached by , the 18-year-old son of former friends who ostracized her following her husband's sex and corruption scandal. Kenny is charged with felony murder after a security guard is found dead during what was intended to be a simple trip to buy marijuana.
Reviewers have noted that this episode marks a shift from Alicia as just a "wronged wife" to a struggling single working mother. It highlights the "smarmy" and passive-aggressive nature of Cary, who attempts to take credit for the win at the end of the hour. Personal Opinions The Good Wife S01E03 WEB-DLRIP Hun-Krissz42:52 Min
“...Casey... can be smarmy and passive aggressive... but he's also not as confident as a seems. A nice, layered character.” TV Fanatic · 16 years ago Alicia is approached by , the 18-year-old son
Alicia and Kalinda Sharma discover that the key witness lied about a burglary. They eventually prove Kenny’s innocence using a detail about the neighborhood association's automatic sprinkler system , which proves he could not have been where the prosecution claimed. It highlights the "smarmy" and passive-aggressive nature of
Because of her personal history with the Chathams, Alicia requests someone else serve as first chair. Diane Lockhart assigns Cary Agos , setting up an early contrast between Cary’s negotiation tactics and Alicia’s talent for finding critical evidence.
The third episode of The Good Wife , titled explores Alicia Florrick’s complex transition from her former life in suburban Highland Park to her new reality as a defense attorney. Plot Summary
Kenny is released without jail time. The episode ends with a poignant moment between Alicia and her daughter, Grace, as they begin to accept their new, smaller apartment as "home". Critical Perspective