GLOW: A must-see show

If you haven’t seen Netflix’s new series about the 1980s all-female wresting television show called GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling), then what are you waiting for? If you have, you know how fantastic it is. Here are just a handful of our favorite things from GLOW:

 

Marc Maron. He is brilliant as Sam, the down-on-his-luck director of the whole show. He’s caustic, mean, and, under it all, a total softie at heart. There were so many great moments for Sam, but his relationship with Ruth (Allison Brie) really lets all facets of his character be seen (i.e. when he takes Ruth to get an abortion). He’s the messed up dad you want rooting for you.

Sheila at the roller rink. One of the best moments where you really feel the solidarity and sisterhood that GLOW is creating for the ensemble is during Sheila’s (Gayle Rankin) birthday party at the roller rink. A perpetual loner even within the group, when Sheila lets herself enjoy the moment surrounded by new-found friends.

Bash and Carmen’s friendship. The first time we see Bash (Chris Lowell) really help Carmen aka Macchu Pichu (Britney Young) out is when her dad and brothers come to take her away. Bash hilariously attempts to be her pretend boyfriend so she can stay (spoiler: it doesn’t work). The other really great moment is when Carmen has a panic attack at getting into the ring in front of a crowd, and Bash takes care of her. These little moments of kindness and helpfulness are what make GLOW so good.

When the women get their wrestling personas. Incredibly stereotypical and kind of racist, the women getting their wrestling personas is a time to see each of them shine. From Tammé’s Welfare Queen (Kia Stevens) and Arthie’s Beirut (Sunita Mani) to Dawn Rebekka Johnson) and Stacey’s (Kimmy Gatewood) Beatdown Biddy duo and Rhonda’s Britannica (Kate Nash), the women fully embrace the opportunities they have.

 

The epic final match. After worrying about how the show is going to turn out, along with characters in question, Ruth and Debbie (Betty Gilpin) surprise everyone by ending the show with their much-anticipated final showdown. There was glitz. There was glamour. There was a totally height-defying jump. It was glorious.

 

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