The Good Wife (2009)
A disgraced politician's wife navigates gritty legal battles and tense family drama with earnest resolve.
Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.
How intense is The Good Wife?
The Good Wife has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated TV-14.
What The Good Wife feels like
- Tone
- grittytenseearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream The Good Wife
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Good Wife for you?
Is The Good Wife scary?
No. The Good Wife is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Good Wife gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Good Wife sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Good Wife OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Good Wife?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream The Good Wife?
The Good Wife is streaming on Paramount+ and The Roku Channel.
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