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: Some critics described it as a "low point" for the season, noting it felt "off" and lacked the ambition of the series' more explosive episodes.

: Subplots involving Jackie's ruthless blackmailing of a Supreme Court nominee were highlighted as classic, "positively evil" Jackie moments. 📊 Episode Ratings "The Good Wife" Whack-a-Mole (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb [S5E9] Whack-a-mole

: The episode ends on a confusing note when Judge Kluger ( Jeffrey Tambor ) asks Alicia out on a date, leaving many viewers and critics baffled by the logic. : Some critics described it as a "low

: The episode's focus on "Scabbit" (a parody of Reddit ) was noted for being "spot on" in its critique of online misinformation, specifically referencing the real-life Boston Bombing internet witch hunts. 🔍 Key Highlights & Grievances : The episode's focus on "Scabbit" (a parody

: The introduction of Jason O'Mara's character received mixed reactions; his "shady mob lawyer" persona and aggressive tactics (like stealing furniture from Florrick/Agos) were seen as either "refreshingly unpredictable" or "cringe-inducing".

: Alicia and Cary defend a professor wrongly accused of terrorism on a social site. The "Whack-a-Mole" title refers to the legal struggle of deleting defamatory threads faster than they can reappear.

: Conversely, reviewers from Entertainment Weekly praised its understated nature, calling it "right on par" with the season's winning streak.