Few TV premises have aged as well as the one behind The Good Wife: a public scandal, a spouse behind bars and a woman who has to return to work and prove herself all over again.
Now that story is getting a Mexican reboot. Alicia’s Law (also titled La Ley de Alicia) is a Netflix Original listed for November 11, 2026, and the first details on its cast and plot are out. Here is everything we know.
The Good Wife: Alicia’s Law
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | Alicia’s Law (La Ley de Alicia) |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Listed release date | November 11, 2026 |
| Genre | Legal drama |
| Based on | The American series The Good Wife |
| Lead cast | Fernanda Castillo, Juan Manuel Bernal, Michel Brown |
| Production | CBS Studios with TIS Estudios |
A quick caution: Netflix has not formally announced the date, so it is subject to change.
The Story: A Marriage Collapses, a Career Restarts
According to Netflix’s synopsis, Alicia’s world falls apart when her husband Aurelio, a Supreme Court Justice Minister, is imprisoned for corruption and linked to a sex scandal. With two children and bills to manage, she goes back to practising law.
At work, she reconnects with David, her college sweetheart, who now owns the law firm that hires her. She has to earn the respect of demanding colleagues and compete for a position, and each case reshapes her sense of justice in Mexico.
Meanwhile, Aurelio is released from prison and tries to rebuild his life, his career and his marriage. Alicia must decide whether to return to her old life or reinvent herself. If you want background on the original, see The Good Wife on Wikipedia.
Who Is in the Cast?
| Actor | Role | Previous Work Mentioned |
|---|---|---|
| Fernanda Castillo | Alicia | Netflix: The Dad Quest, The Follies, Monarca; also The Lord of the Skies, Isla Brava |
| Juan Manuel Bernal | Aurelio | Netflix: No One Saw Us Leave, Monarca; also Señorita 89, Sitiados: Mexico |
| Michel Brown | David | Netflix: Just Alice, The Dad Quest, The Marked Heart, Inside the Circle |
| Claudio Roca | Freddy | Narcos: Mexico |
| Alaíde | Bobby Ramos | Task |
| Caro Darman | Elizabeth | Futuro Desierto |
Castillo and Bernal have also worked together before on Monarca, which could give their on-screen marriage a head start.
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Behind the Camera
| Role | Names |
|---|---|
| Writers | Fernanda Eguiarte, Jimena Gallardo, Itzel Lara, Patricia Ordaz, Carlos Trujano |
| Directors | Ana Lorena Pérez Ríos Gómez, José Ramón Chávez, Erik Baeza |
| Producers | CBS Studios with TIS Estudios, adapting the format backed by CBS Studios, Scott Free Productions and King Size Productions |
Why Alicia’s Law Is Worth Watching?
- A proven premise: The Good Wife format has already worked on screen.
- A local lens: The story is set against corruption and justice in Mexico.
- A love-triangle setup: A jailed husband, a college sweetheart as boss, and a woman choosing her path.
- Familiar faces: Leads with several Netflix titles behind them.
If you enjoy legal dramas with personal stakes, this one could be a good fit. Check our what to watch guides and latest entertainment news for more.
What We Still Don’t Know?
The announcement does not confirm:
- The number of episodes or season length
- A trailer or official poster
- Whether the series closely follows the original’s plot beats
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When does Alicia’s Law release on Netflix?
It is listed for November 11, 2026 on Netflix, though the date is not formally announced and may change.
Q2. Is Alicia’s Law based on The Good Wife?
Yes. It is a Mexican adaptation of the American legal drama The Good Wife, with Fernanda Castillo playing Alicia.
