The episode is most notable for its sharp social commentary and a critical turning point in the series' central marriage. Key Plot Points & Significance
: Diane Lockhart and Louis Canning (played by Michael J. Fox) continue their fierce battle for control over their law firm. Critical Reception [S5E21] What Love Means
: The episode features a client, James Paisley (Tom Skerritt), who causes a PR disaster by comparing the "persecution" of the wealthy to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany. This storyline was a direct nod to real-life venture capitalist Tom Perkins , who made similar controversial remarks in the Wall Street Journal . The episode is most notable for its sharp
Critics and fans often highlight this episode for how it handles Alicia Florrick's character evolution. In a memorable exchange, Louis Canning tells Alicia she has "changed" and that he liked the "old Alicia" better, to which she simply agrees. This underscores her transition from a "good wife" to a more pragmatic and occasionally ruthless professional. The Good Wife recap: 'What Love Means' Critical Reception : The episode features a client,
The title "" refers specifically to Season 5, Episode 21 of the CBS legal drama The Good Wife , which originally aired in May 2014.
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