When Adrian Boseman and Barbara Kolstad are called to testify, they brilliantly answer every single question by pivoting to issues of race and civil rights.
This move also puts Colin Morello in an awkward position. He is ordered by his superiors to defend Kresteva in the civil suit, forcing him to directly oppose Lucca Quinn, whom he is actively dating. 💔 Maia's Divided Loyalties
Kresteva uses a fake bribe story—which Elsbeth Tascioni had actually fabricated in the previous episode to distract him—as legitimate grounds to target the firm.
He hits 8 partners and 4 associates at the firm with subpoenas.
Because Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad is a prominent, predominantly Black-owned firm known for fighting police brutality, Kresteva’s attack is highly optics-sensitive.
To combat Kresteva's secret grand jury (where defense attorneys are typically not allowed), Elsbeth files a civil lawsuit against Kresteva for interfering with the firm's contractual obligations.
In Season 1, Episode 7 of The Good Fight (titled "Not So Grand Jury"), the legal and personal stakes reach a boiling point. The episode expertly balances the series' signature blend of high-stakes legal maneuvering, racial politics, and intense family drama. ⚖️ The Central Conflict: Kresteva's Grand Jury
The overarching plot of the episode centers on the corrupt and vindictive Mike Kresteva. After failing to intimidate the firm directly, Kresteva convenes a secret grand jury to go after Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad.
