The pilot seemed, for a lack of a better expression, to try too damn hard in its originality. Mostly because the sequences just overstayed their welcome. If they don't work, then you're stuck with them for about 8 minutes. By comparison, the war room scene seemed to flow a lot better.

He's seriously not an straight 8 but I take those ego stroking jokes as a writer's room teasing bit and usually snicker a bit. It would have landed better with a good reaction from Jost.

Even though I picked it for Cancellation League, I expect Backstrom live out a few episodes into spring, just like Surviving Jack (remember that show?!) If Fox is feeling ballsy, perhaps they could move Empire to Thursdays?

What is Al short for anyway? Alegario? Now I'm so curious.

I have two cousins from the same uncle who do not speak any Spanish whatsoever. Of course, coming from a white mother and living in a predominantly white small town doesn't help either.

Oh yeah. Mama needs those points!

Um. Why didn't they name this episode "M is for Motherfucker out! " is beyond me.

*checks Saturday forecast for NYC: snow and rain*

Good. I hate going outside. Screw you, summer.

I hope you're right. The whole "we must rehire David Lee right this second" reeked of plot contrivance. Like I said, it worries me more because it was written by the Kings who usually tackle the big character and plot setting episodes.

That was rich but the part I disliked the most was how the scene was set up: Diane and Cary betrayed Alicia. The whole thing came off to me as if they wanted to suddenly portray Diane and Cary as villains. And I did not care for that, at all.

I liked his comment on how he feels he has aged 60 years. Haha. Poor thing looks so skinny. He'd better start eating more.

Let's not forget she was lambasting Prady for being "the system" a few episodes ago. Alicia. Florrick. She lacks so much self-awareness, it is unbelievably entertaining to watch.

The fact they have glossed over the office politics for so long is astonishing and it's an element that's been lacking all season long. Even when dealing with overarching plots like Cary's trial, the show seems to be missing the touch of character exploration. For example, with all the time that Diane and Cary have…

We, briefly, saw some of the clash of idealism vs. pragmatism back in S5. F/A said they wouldn't pursue Bishop because they'd be becoming just like L/G, only to find themselves vying for his business when faced with financial straits 4 episodes later. It’s the same thing that’s happening now.

Yeah, I'm very unhappy with them bringing David Lee back in such a blink of an eye. What happened to their reasons to leave L/G v. 1.0? Cary hated the top heavy approach. Diane had no other choice but to leave because David Lee is such a venomous snake. Now they have David Lee and Howard Lyman. it's like nothing…

In which The Good Wife goes all in with the social injustice from the white people POV. What is this, an Aaron Sorkin show? Ugh. All great points, Kayla! I'll take a little break to talk about the only part that will probably matter in the long run: the firm side plot.

Best headline and image combo.

Yes, syndicated = toothless in my book. I'd love to see him on cable. Just let him do whatever the *oh la la* he *wassacominago* wants.

Not sure. But just in case, I refuse to stay in any hostel alone (or with anyone) and that's it.