Last season on "The Good Wife" saw a lot of changes, including the unexpected departure of a key cast member. However, television ratings were down compared to Season 4, but critical acclaim was still strong. So, what can the writers do to attract more viewers and follow up on what was a super exciting fifth season?

First off, Season 6 will continue to see Chumhum, the Google-esque technology conglomerate, play thanks to Neil Gross' flip-flopping wife Deena. Her unwillingness to stay with Alicia Florrick and Carey Agos' fledging law firm could mean that "The Good Wife's" two main stars would be unemployed.

Series co-creator Robert King told TVLine that he likened the fixture of Chumhum in "The Good Wife's" storyline to "Mad Men's" reliance on one North Carolina smoking company in its. 

"So, you're going to find [the fight for Chumhum's business] is a continuing plot line," King said. "What Lucky Strike was to Mad Men, Chumhum is to us."

King has been open with sharing information about Season 6. He's previously stated that the dynamics behind Alicia and Peter's sexless, loveless, open marriage could change. They may indeed become a power couple.

"How does that work? Can it work? Is it truly possible that you can have an agreement with your spouse that the sexual relationship is over and the love has to be put on hold, even though we're going to use each other for what power we can give each other?" King said. "Chris [Noth] and Jules [Marguiles] seem very willing to take us there, so we're up for it."

Another potential storyline may see Lockhart-Gardner and Florrick-Agos cease merger talks. But Diana Lockhart herself may be stepping down, fully aware that the situation without Will Gardner backing her up in untenable. 

Will was gunned down in a shocking Season 5 episode. Since that time, a power play led by David Lee has been gaining steam. A majority partner vote in favor of Lee over the firms co-founder is all that is needed to unseat Diane.

With all these juicy plot lines, it's too bad that Season 6 will return to CBS on Sept. 21.

Luckily back episodes (Seasons 1-4) of "The Good Wife" are available to watch on Hulu.

Will you be watching the sixth season of "The Good Wife?" Do you think Peter Florrick's political star will continue to burn bright? Or will the ballot box scandal force him to resign? Let us know in the comments section below.