GLOW season 3
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sasha_featherI really enjoyed this season!
Season 3 of GLOW begins with a downer episode, unfortunately, but after that it picks up and really digs into character development. There is almost no wresting shown this season-- the story is changing direction into more of a traditional drama, perhaps, but one with 15 women and at least 4 queer characters. Like Call the Midwife, this is a high-quality drama that I will keep watching because it has so many women. Most of the women on the cast get at least some character development and some very interesting moments this season, which is a feat.
Ruth (Alison Brie) has a lot of screen time and a rather frustrating story this season. She's full of self-doubt and indecision. Perhaps I find that conflict to be too close to home, or just boring to watch. I understand what it's like to not know what you want, but she also seems to be acting in selfish and immature ways, ie, stringing along a boyfriend that she doesn't love. Sam (Marc Maron) at one point calls her, affectionately, "a fucking nightmare," and for once I kind of agreed with Sam.
Sam himself is much more sympathetic this season. We see him re-connecting with his daughter, returning to writing, and struggling with his health. Other characters also face health challenges, including an eating disorder (mostly shown in episode 3).
The stand out story line this season belonged to Sheila (Gayle Rankin), who finally has an epiphany and ditches her wolf persona. She starts to really connect with other people and to find her passion in acting. Bobby, a new character who is a drag performer, calls Sheila "the most interesting person in the room."
Debbie (Betty Gilpin) had all kinds of interesting shit happening, and I loved seeing her grow and change. By the end of the season she is stepping into her power.
Plus: queer characters!! four of them!! And 2 of them are women of color. :D
Season 3 of GLOW begins with a downer episode, unfortunately, but after that it picks up and really digs into character development. There is almost no wresting shown this season-- the story is changing direction into more of a traditional drama, perhaps, but one with 15 women and at least 4 queer characters. Like Call the Midwife, this is a high-quality drama that I will keep watching because it has so many women. Most of the women on the cast get at least some character development and some very interesting moments this season, which is a feat.
Ruth (Alison Brie) has a lot of screen time and a rather frustrating story this season. She's full of self-doubt and indecision. Perhaps I find that conflict to be too close to home, or just boring to watch. I understand what it's like to not know what you want, but she also seems to be acting in selfish and immature ways, ie, stringing along a boyfriend that she doesn't love. Sam (Marc Maron) at one point calls her, affectionately, "a fucking nightmare," and for once I kind of agreed with Sam.
Sam himself is much more sympathetic this season. We see him re-connecting with his daughter, returning to writing, and struggling with his health. Other characters also face health challenges, including an eating disorder (mostly shown in episode 3).
The stand out story line this season belonged to Sheila (Gayle Rankin), who finally has an epiphany and ditches her wolf persona. She starts to really connect with other people and to find her passion in acting. Bobby, a new character who is a drag performer, calls Sheila "the most interesting person in the room."
Debbie (Betty Gilpin) had all kinds of interesting shit happening, and I loved seeing her grow and change. By the end of the season she is stepping into her power.
Plus: queer characters!! four of them!! And 2 of them are women of color. :D
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Date: 2019-08-20 05:56 am (UTC)Nice!
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Date: 2019-08-21 04:23 am (UTC)Well you've encouraged me to give it a try
Date: 2019-08-20 05:07 pm (UTC)Re: Well you've encouraged me to give it a try
Date: 2019-08-21 04:22 am (UTC)