Is there any other regular cast member that Alicia/JM has not been in a scene with in over 22 episodes? When a show centers around a character like this, all other characters story lines must interact with the main character in order to exist - their story is told through their interactions with Alicia. Archie said as much in the Huffington Post piece.(Archie speaking about Kalicia:" They've not a had a single scene together. I feel one of the reasons why my character's kept apart is because she's so disconnected from "The Good Wife" story wise and scene wise, and the very existence of Kalinda is her connection to Alicia
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I like having you around, Kate. You speak the truth! No, A/K seem to be the only "banned" pair, and yes, it is hard for me to imagine ANY reason for this other than offscreen weirdness. Which is SO BIZARRE, because AP seems so damn likable and JM so otherwise professional. But I can't think of a single thing else that could explain this length and level of disconnect.
If this is how things are going to be indefinitely, I think it is almost better for Kalinda to be written out. Better than the half-assed stuff she's been getting for a season. I'll never stop mourning the loss of her, but canon is harshing my buzz. A/K can exist happily in my overactive imagination.
Although Kalinda has always been my favourite, I am inclined to agree with you. If there's not going to be any meaningful Kalicia reconciliation/interaction, I think it's time to put the character out of her misery. Also because I feel sorry for AP, I'd hate to think that being on this show with so little substance to her character this season (and the second half of the one before that) she'd have to pass on other, potentially more rewarding projects.
It will horrify me if it happens...but it's hard to disagree. The saddest part though, is that her sendoff will probably be as half-arsed as her use for the last year and a half.
Sadly, I think you're right. And it will be horrible on many levels, but mainly like katethegrape said upthread, because Sir Kalinda is owed the same amount of mourning as Will -- if not more;)
Could the show survive without Will and Kalinda? I think Kalinda as a character, and Will as a love interest, are (initially) what got people into the show, no? They would have to rely a lot more on the procedural element which I think would disappoint a lot of viewers. TGW is being talked about (finally) as one of the best shows on television (it's in the same conversation as Mad Men, Game of Thrones, etc.). IT will lose it's prestige if it doesn't take risks, and Kalinda's character allows them to take risks. You aren't going to get people talking about your show if it's just Alicia and Diane drinking or laughing or talking about Will.
I know MY investment would be at an all-time low without two of my original faves, and I think the show might lose a chunk of its original following. But as to whether or not it can survive, it's hard to say. Obviously it would have to replace what it lost with something else. Finn could be requisite het love interest/triangle redux. Replacing Kalinda's appeal would be harder, but I'm assuming they'd find ways to push the envelope in other ways. Some wouldn't accept it, but they might pick up new people, and keep people who were there because they were interested solely in Alicia's story. I'm always surprised when shows that I once loved COMPLETELY jump the shark for me and become practically unbearable somehow keep on chugging happily along with decent ratings and renewals.
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If this is how things are going to be indefinitely, I think it is almost better for Kalinda to be written out. Better than the half-assed stuff she's been getting for a season. I'll never stop mourning the loss of her, but canon is harshing my buzz. A/K can exist happily in my overactive imagination.
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Oh and thank you sweetjamielee!
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