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GLOW |OT| The highest rated wrestling program on television - Netflix June 23rd
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forgeforsaken
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sixteen-bit
Member
They're in the OP
Ah, okay. Yea she was cool. I liked Justine and Cherry the most myself, but Carmen was great too.
Nocturnowl
Member
Just finished this and it was good fun, also thank you 30 minute episodes, I rarely manage to endure the 45 minute plus staples so this more concise time frame was much appreciated.
"it looks like...nah, he isn't nearly as lame as that guy"
...This small visual alone is arguably better booking for Bayley than from the actual WWE right now.
It actually took me way too long to determine who it actually was.
"it looks like...nah, he isn't nearly as lame as that guy"
A great match getting its due here.from Wrestlegaf:
...This small visual alone is arguably better booking for Bayley than from the actual WWE right now.
from Wrestlegaf:
One of the few complaints I have about the show is they didn't show the great neon title sequence after the first episode.
7 episodes in and I'm not understanding why this is getting good reviews.
I felt the first 3 episodes really didn't grab my attention but I stuck with it because I had read how good it was, but now 7 in and I have no motivation to finish.
Just because the in ring stuff and wrestling characters are supposed to be bad acting doesn't mean all the other scenes should be too. I find half the scenes to be cringey. Maron is the only one who consistently performs well.
As a wrestling and Alison Brie fan I'm highly disappointed.
I felt the first 3 episodes really didn't grab my attention but I stuck with it because I had read how good it was, but now 7 in and I have no motivation to finish.
Just because the in ring stuff and wrestling characters are supposed to be bad acting doesn't mean all the other scenes should be too. I find half the scenes to be cringey. Maron is the only one who consistently performs well.
As a wrestling and Alison Brie fan I'm highly disappointed.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I did! I even made the OT for it!
GLOW isn't a Jenji Kohan show though - it was created by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch, who are also the showrunners.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Cherry's husband is an underrated character. I really liked him. Bash too!
BronsonLee
Member
It is REALLY weird seeing that character because the person who plays her is a legit wrestler who's been around for over a decade, maybe fifteen years at this point?
Now that GLOW seems like a hit, she can probably do Welfare Queen as a separate gimmick and make double bank
I love how many characters in this show who would normally be assholes were actually really nice people. Even the TV executive was really supportive.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Holy shit I just realized that Knives Chau is in this. She's great.
Kohan is a producer, and Mensch has worked under her on Weeds and OITNB. She's not the showrunner, but her impact can be felt on the series.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Yes, but she isn't in control of it.
blame space
Banned
same
What's with all the scapegoating of Jenji Kohan? If anything goes to shit with this show she's not gonna be the one to blame. And frankly, the first three seasons of Weeds and for me, pretty much all of Orange so far (although this season was probably the weakest) have been great. Three great seasons of a TV show beats 0 great seasons so like...
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Just finished it. I really enjoyed it - fun characters, unique milieu, smart writing, and it never overstayed its welcome. Bring on season two!
Yup.
In Kohan's defense, OINTB Seasons 1, 2, and 4 were critically acclaimed.
The only seasons that were mixed bags were S3 and S5.
Razzmatazzer
Member
Sums up my feelings really. Just finished it with the girlfriend, didn't expect to like it as much as I did. I'd definitely be down for another season.
Slow and slightly weak beginning, but strong middle and end. I liked all the training bits and the hotel stuff. All the women were great. Kate Nash and Sydelles characters were probably my favorite. Marc Maron was goddamn great. I know he never saw himself headed down the actor path, but he's made for it. Glad it was a short season as well. They told a tight story that if it went on any longer they could've easily got lost in a bunch of side plots that didn't need expanding or caught in the milieu of their A plots.
a good to great first season, I'm easily on board for a season 2.
a good to great first season, I'm easily on board for a season 2.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
I have to say, the main thing I took away from this show was Betty Gilpins leaping motion from the turnbuckle is one of the most adorable things I've ever seen. Its like a pounce.
Sam - Marc Maron's character - really reminds me of Bojack Horseman's. Washed up abrasive Hollywood figure who deep down has a good heart but always is his own worst enemy. He makes moves on people at really inappropriate times and goes on benders with coke and alcohol to mask how profoundly unhappy he is. People love him but he is never satisfied with his lot in life.
BackLogJoe
Member
I was more interested in Zoya than any character in WWE currently. Brie was awesome. Just further shows that you dont need wrestling skills to tell stories, you need actors and actresses, none of which the WWE has currently.
LilWayneSuckz
Member
I'm sorry but wasn't Marc Maron's character simply Marc Maron himself? Idk if it's deserving of praise, but he was a standout if you never actually followed him...
Like OITNB, the supporting cast really made the show worth watching.
Like OITNB, the supporting cast really made the show worth watching.
And Ruth is more likable than Piper
Fantastical
Death Prophet
The season absolutely flew by... I'm already on the last episode I agree though - better than if it overstayed its welcome.
I agree though - better than if it overstayed its welcome.TheJollyCorner
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Zee_truly evil
Member
I binge watched the entire season within a day, and it was awesome! Allison Brie and her fake Russian accent is the most adorable thing ever! The wait for season 2 is going to be excruciating
Mike Works
Member
This was a very good show. 8/10 material in my books. Marc Meron is absolutely hilarious and Alison Brie did a terrific job.
It's a fun, easy watch. And the show treats its characters and material with a lot of respect in a setting that doesn't offer any.
Personally, this didn't feel groundbreaking like the first seasons of OITNB or Stranger Things, and I'm surprised at the 10/10 reviews.
But I'm quite looking forward to season 2!
It's a fun, easy watch. And the show treats its characters and material with a lot of respect in a setting that doesn't offer any.
Personally, this didn't feel groundbreaking like the first seasons of OITNB or Stranger Things, and I'm surprised at the 10/10 reviews.
But I'm quite looking forward to season 2!
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
Jumping in right now.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
...of which there are like 2?
They're not even gratuitous, they're part of the story.
katsubento
Member
Just watched the first two episodes. Like it so far.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Having just watched the documentary, I'm not sure why they had to change all the names. Did they just not want to pay the original people at all?
Always-honest
Banned
giancarlo123x
Banned
Watched 7 episodes ,this show is amazing.