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Season 1 – GLOW

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Alison Brie stars as Ruth Wilder, an out-of-work actress living in Los Angeles in the '80s. Wilder finds an unexpected chance at stardom: enter the glitter and spandex-laden world of women's wrestling, where she must work alongside 12 other Hollywood misfits. Marc Maron plays the role of Sam Sylvia, a washed-up director of "B" movies who tries to lead the group of women to fame. The series is created by Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive, who serve as executive producers with Jenji Kohan and Tara Herrmann.
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Critics Consensus

With spot-on 1980s period detail, knockout writing, and a killer cast, GLOW shines brightly.

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Kai Choyce Autostraddle 10/05/2021
GLOW does so many things right, but if the show is aiming for true diversity and female empowerment, rendering queer women as either mythical mutants, ambiguous, or invisible is definitely not that way to accomplish that goal. Go to Full Review Cassidy Dawn Graves Bitch Media 03/01/2021
At times, GLOW is over-the-top in tone, but it consistently shows the rigorous work that goes into keeping wrestling safe, especially for those who've never done it before. Go to Full Review Lauren Carroll Harris Guardian 07/30/2019
With Madonna-meets-Xanadu art direction, Glow creates a vivid world of high-cut leotards and failed ambition. Go to Full Review Fiona Flynn entertainment.ie 01/02/2020
We don't doubt there is plenty more to come from these Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling and we'll want to be ringside every step of the way. Go to Full Review Li Lai Mediaversity Reviews 08/05/2019
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GLOW tries to be too clever, commenting on stereotypes by employing them satirically yet never quite putting their money where their mouth is-by actually developing their characters of color. Go to Full Review Gem Seddon SFX Magazine 11/16/2018
For a show that's based on wrestling, the main heft of what's so enjoyable isn't about the sport at all, but the circumstances of these women. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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ERIN K Mar 10 Hit FF 10 sec A LOT. Made through first season... great acting, but just a bit boring. Tried 2nd season first episode and just couldn't do any more. See more Karl P 10/12/2024 It took a couple of episodes for me to catch on to what a gem this series is. The cast from top to bottom is top-notch, and the writing is first-rate. Betty Gilpin and Alison Brie do a wonderful job of giving so much depth of character to lead characters Ruth Wilder and Debbie Eagan. As you can imagine, with a series about a professional wrestling TV show, there is lots of humor. What is definitely unexpected is, for example, how much work would go into teaching a team of actors, most of whom have never wrestled, how to wrestle! And the back-stories for the characters feel so authentic, especially the two main characters with their grudge over one's husband sleeping with the other. That relationship becomes the lynch-pin for the show-within-the-show's success in such a compelling and believable way! See more Brett V 07/25/2023 Very Cheesy. The 80's music and genre is cool but the plot is a joke. Allison Brie is fun to watch, but so is watching your car go through a car wash. The rest of the cast is weak at best. I have no idea why this got positive critic and audience reviews. They must have been submitted during Covid where just about anything was entertaining. See more Zoe K 07/03/2023 Poor version of the actual TV show. See more Rhianna J 06/09/2023 Even though I'm late to the party in reviewing this one I'm still sad it was cancelled before the 4th season. Such a waste of a good cast. See more Alan M 03/13/2023 I enjoyed the first two episodes after which the storyline started to lose my interest, I'm disappointed that I couldn't rekindle my interest sufficiently to watch anymore of the show. See more Read all reviews
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Liz Flahive

Creator

Carly Mensch

Creator

Alison Brie

Ruth Wilder

Betty Gilpin

Debbie Eagan

Marc Maron

Sam Sylvia

Sydelle Noel

Cherry Bang

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 23, 2017 Pilot Ruth Wilder, a struggling actress, heads to an audition at an LA gym. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 23, 2017 Slouch. Submit. Cherry tries to get the women into shape; Sam sets out to convince Debbie to star in his show; Ruth is forced to act out an unpleasant scene. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 23, 2017 The Wrath of Kuntar Sam's producer takes the girls to a party in Malibu; creative differences threaten to spoil the fun. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 23, 2017 The Dusty Spur Sam and Bash move the women to a hotel; Ruth attempts to nail down a significant character. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 23, 2017 Debbie Does Something While attending a wrestling match, Debbie has an epiphany; Ruth finds inspiration. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 23, 2017 This Is One of Those Moments Sam searches for someone to fight Debbie; Ruth goes with Gregory to a family function. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 23, 2017 Live Studio Audience While the women prepare for their first match, Debbie and Ruth seek outside help; Rhonda gives Sam a gift. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 23, 2017 Maybe It's All the Disco Jenny organizes a party to celebrate Sheila's birthday; Sam helps Ruth with a problem; Mark changes his tune with Debbie. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 23, 2017 The Liberal Chokehold The show's future is at stake; Bash and the girls look for creative ways to raise money; a pair of revelations leave Sam distracted. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 23, 2017 Money's in the Chase The day of the big taping; Sam deals with some unfinished business; Ruth rushes to make last-minute changes. Details

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GLOW — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jesse Peretz
Creator
Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch
Executive Producer
Jenji Kohan, Tara Herrmann, Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 23, 2017
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