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This moment exemplifies howThe Good Fightis a clever seduction.
Maias memories are riddled with inconsistencies as she reflects on the devastation her parents Madoff-like Ponzi scheme has caused.
This is never more true than with Diane Lockhart.
Day 471, the tenth episode, proves to be a pivotal turning point.
She tosses the hallucinogens.
Its clear that her anger has reawakened her.
Its a triumphant moment that acts as the thesis statement for Dianes arc and the show itself.
Its also one that hasnt been discussed with enough depth when it comes to current feminist conversations.
How do earlier generations of feminists feel about the current movement?
Where do we draw the line in such murky, uncomfortable stories about assault, sex, and consent?
With tensions running high, the men and women of the firm argue these questions.
My guess is you never thought of yourself as a traitor, Gretchen tells Diane.
You know what your problem is?
Women arent just one thing.
And you dont get to determine what we are.
Next time, hire a lawyer and do your list right, Diane sharply retorts.
I am constantly in awe of her walk: poised, pointedly impactful, elegantly sharp.
Baranski plays Diane as the kind of woman who isnt afraid to take up space in a room.
Instead, she relishes it.
Baranski never portrays Diane with molten, all-consuming anger.
