Priyamani’s gripping performance in the Indian adaptation of The Good Wife had everyone sad and craving for more courtroom drama, layered characters, and intelligent storytelling. If you liked her transformation from a homemaker to a fearless lawyer against justice and personal trials, then here are eight compelling series to add to your watch list.
The original legal drama that inspired India’s version. Julianna Margulies stars as Alicia Florrick, whose seemingly well-ordered life turns upside down.
Where to see: Paramount + / Amazon Prime Video
This powerful spinoff of The Good Wife follows Diane Lockhart after a financial scandal. Sharp legal cases and bold political commentary take it deeper into the fighting for justice in a divided world.
Where to see: Amazon Prime Video
This slick legal drama is one between a top lawyer and a genius college dropout. Suits is famed for both its witty dialogue as well as the courtroom battles and complex relationships.
Where to see: Netflix / Amazon Prime Video
This thriller centers on criminal defense professor Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) and her students as every one of them becomes embroiled in dark mysteries. Fast-paced with jaw-dropping twists, this is simply a thriller.
Where to see: Netflix
If legal drama is what you enjoyed in The Good Wife, Delhi Crime is a pretty gritty, investigative layer to it. Based on real incidents, this series will explore justice and all the institutional challenges surrounding it.
Where to see: Netflix
Minimalistic but aggressive courtroom-interrogation drama where each episode centers on one single suspect. Another brilliant watch for legal psychological thrillers.
Where to see: Netflix
This is an Indian legal drama with Jimmy Shergill as the judge caught in ethical dilemmas when his son commits a crime. Gripping, with moral complexity.
Where to see: SonyLIV
Not so much courtroom drama but bears a similarity in storytelling style with The Good Wife. It follows a surgeon whose family is kidnapped, forcing her into an impossible choice.
Where to see: Disney+ Hotstar
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The Good Wife might have drawn you into this world of legal battles and personal resilience, but these series will hook you even further. Each has its own special flavor of justice and strategy, with strong female heads—just what fans need next.