Created by Robert King, Michelle King, and Phil Alden Robinson, The Good Fight is an American legal drama produced for CBS’s streaming service CBS All Access but later for Paramount+. It is the platform’s first original scripted series that a spin-off and standalone sequel to The Good Wife.
The series first premiered on February 19, 2017, and ran for 4 more seasons on Paramount+. The latest season was released on June 24, 2021, and the series was renewed for a sixth season which is scheduled to premiere soon.
So, when is the sixth season releasing? What is the plot? Who will come back to reprise their roles? Keep reading to know further details.
The Good Fight Plot and Cast
In July of 2021, the show was given the go-light for a sixth season after receiving a renewal. The following is the official plot summary that was provided by Paramount+ for the forthcoming season.
The sixth season of The Good Fight has Diane feeling like she’s going crazy, struggling with an uneasy sense of déjà vu, with everything from Roe v. Wade to voting rights to Cold War aggressions returning. Meanwhile, the lawyers of Reddick & Associates wonder if the violence that they see all around them points to an impending civil war.
The cast members of Season 5 will be back for Season 6. This includes Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald, Sarah Steele, Michael Boatman, Nyambi Nyambi, Zach Grenier, Charmaine Bingwa, and Mandy Patinkin. It is not yet known which members of the recurring cast will be returning for this season. The upcoming season will have both familiar names and brand new ones among its cast members.
The Good Fight Season 6 Release Date
The sixth and final season of The Good Fight is scheduled to premiered on September 8, 2022. The news was also shared on the official Twitter handle of CBS.
The precise number of episodes for Season 6 is yet to be revealed. In the meantime, we can expect it to be in the same range as the previous seasons, which usually differ from 7 to 13 episodes with an average runtime of approx. 49 – 53 minutes.
The Good Fight Season 6 Trailer
The official teaser trailer for The Good Fight Season 6 was released on May 27, 2022. Watch it below: