I don’t watch “The Good Wife” on a regular basis. I’m more about watching the front end of the law (crime procedurals) than the back end (legal dramas). But I have caught the show on occasion and marveled at the cool, calm and calculating customer that is Kalinda. Those knee-high boots, those mini skirts, those leather jackets. Yum. Her mystery and sexual ambiguity only adds to her allure. Is she, isn’t she? Well, after this week I’d say she definitely is. Also, let’s be honest, that kiss was fucking hot.
The revelations about her past with Donna (played by my eternal favorite Lili “Joe Lies” Taylor) pealed back an interesting layer to the Kalinda mystique to show us something we’ve almost never seen on her. Panic. Beneath those immaculately arched eyebrows flashed panic at revealing something, losing control. Fascinating stuff. And it was all expertly played by Archie Panjabi, who should have a hell of an Emmy clip reel to submit while going for the repeat. It’s not often you see someone who can be elegant, inscrutable and bad-ass all at once. But she pulls it off with style to spare. Just whatever you do, don’t let her near your car. Happy weekend, all.
I'm still watching the 1st season of The Good Wife, but it's an amazing show and I'm delighted during most minutes of the episode.
ReplyDeleteI particularly love the female characters, because their so well-wounded, so strong yet fragile, so intelligent... It's news on modern TV, it really is.
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cYour weekend crush is a wonderful pick, she is one of the reason I watch the show. Thanks! And yes the kiss scene was hot!
ReplyDeleteAn excellent choice, and my personal favorite these days. Archie Panjabi brings so much complexity and subtlety to her role. Plus, she's ridiculously hot; she's like catnip lesbians.
ReplyDeletePanjabi is one of the main (though definitely not the only) reason for The Good Wife's excellence. Seriously, folks, this show is fantastic stuff. Strong female characters all around -- Kalinda, of course, but also Julianna Margulies' Alicia Florrick, Christine Baranski's Diane Lockhart, and a multitude of others. Plus, there's the gay goodness of Alan Cumming! And a rotating, diverse cast of brilliant stage and screen actors.
Panjabi rocks my world these days, so many thanks, Dorothy, for this superb Weekend Crush pick.
That photograph of Panjabi is perfect. It so speaks of her. Really liking The Good Wife. So what do we think Kalinda's secret past is about?
ReplyDeleteAny guesses?
Yes, I'm hooked on "The Good Wife" now and agree that kiss with Kalinda was really HOT! I would love to see her surrendering to her lust for women at greater length.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this show. I find it very addicting and can't wait until each Tuesday when it comes on.
ReplyDeleteLove the post....Kara XOXO
I watch the show for Kalinda. She is an incredible character and Archie Panjabi is perfect in her portrayal. She is the hottest character on TV.
ReplyDeleteOh Dorothy you maka me so hahppy. i was wondering when you were gonna write about my sexy Kalinnnda. And Lili Taylor is Expert casting. I'm still hot from the kiss scene. hey did anyone notice the scene was reminiscent of the bette-tina dance club kiss? yeah baby.
ReplyDeleteA Say Anything reference! You have no idea how excited this makes me. I still know Lili as Corey. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it when Lili Taylor kisses women!
ReplyDeleteYou finally caught up with my only reason for watching this show!
ReplyDeletewhat would we do without you Dorothy Snarker? yum, indeed.
ReplyDeleteI've loved Lili Taylor since Mystic Pizza..yay!!!
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ReplyDeleteI'm kind of confused, what she is doin.
Is it her car? how do you know exactly
where are things that you're looking for
if it's not your car?
she seems like exactly know where it is.
I'm very unfamiliar with the drama,
I think I saw her at the first time.
actually, there are so many actors out there.
very confusing who was who.
thanks for the posting,
have a nice weekend!
I was wonderring when you'd get on the Panjabi train... She is one bad ass lady. Last season CBS tried linking her with Jill Flint, which is another hottie, but they didn't go through with it :(
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8LqQrj2Eoc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8QdTIl_w0I
she definitely can destroy my car anytime if she leaves me that same kiss
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