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GLOW |OT| The highest rated wrestling program on television - Netflix June 23rd
- Thread starter Oddduck
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That's the second one, yeah?
Jugendstil
Member
OMG!! I knew I recognized him but had no idea he was fucking PIZ! I hated him so much in that role, I'm glad he could redeem himself as Bash.
BronsonLee
Member
But even there he's kind of a major dick.
I'd say that depends on how you play him tbh
Henry's been through some shit
I loved that he was the first person to tell her she's gonna be a Face instead of being defaulted to a "monster villian".
But then goes straight to racist stereotypes.
It's easier for me to pick the characters that I actively don't like. Like the one who did the
fake abortion
I also think the couple that tag-team as the old ladies didn't get enough screen time, either. But that's what S2 is for, right?
Melrose.
Im glad they have downplayed her a lot past the first few episodes, cause i know her character is an archetype, but it's an annoying one.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Yup.
Melrose, I think? I get your sentiment, only I kinda dug her as the group asshole.
And yeah, the two old phone prankers were underdeveloped.
BronsonLee
Member
Bash and Sam are so good because they're more than just the scummy director and dumbass producer, though they absolutely are that still
That's mostly because Bash is a dumbass
Halfway through the show and this is outstanding... like way better than I thought it would be. I'd put this in my top Netflix exclusive list. They're doing this slow drip feed of exploring every character and it's great. At first I thought the show but by largely Ruth-focused but the last few have explored the rest of the group pretty well. Now I hope it doesn't take a nosedive in the second half.
NumberThree
Member
Finished watching this earlier this week. Overall I really enjoyed the show, though I felt the pacing was a bit off at times. I'll definitely keep watching this assuming there's going to be more (and I don't see why there wouldn't).
That final Zoya getup was fucking amazing. They probably spent their entire costume budget on that considering what some of the other wrestlers were wearing.
That final Zoya getup was fucking amazing. They probably spent their entire costume budget on that considering what some of the other wrestlers were wearing.
IlGialloMondadori
Member
Nah, her character is actually kind of a nerdy, try hard bad actress.
StopMakingSense
Member
Economics of wrestling suuuuuuucks. Was unsustainable.
Community Forum
Member
Halfway through this. It's awesome. So entertaining!
Everything about that final costume was fire, every layer that came off there was more awesome underneath.
Really enjoyed this, definitely one of the best Netflix exclusive shows, love that its only 35-ish mins
ShemhazaiX
Member
Just curious, not been through the entire thread, but did any one pick up on the hints that
I thought it was quite obvious, but my girlfriend didn't pick up on it at all.
Bash was gay?
Community Forum
Member
Finished. Utterly fantastic.
Community Forum
Member
WHAT A FINALE!
I was ready to complain when...
Spoilers:
Fan frickin' tastic.
*This post is sponsored by Patio Town.
I was ready to complain when...
Spoilers:
the final match between Russia and USA was delivered via a montage. I was actually legit pissed. I was wondering how the fuck they bungled what should have been an epic finale. But lo and behold Welfare Queen steps in and the rest is history!
Fan frickin' tastic.
*This post is sponsored by Patio Town.
Yeah, when his butler made a certain comment about doing the dishes and then they immediately afterward made a comment about him being young for a butler or something
Or something
Gay people in the 80's. Subtlety.
TwEE-N-Toast
Banned
Loved the show.
Who the hell is Laurie Kinzer though?
Who the hell is Laurie Kinzer though?
Thought that was very obvious. The 'butler' is the clear tell, but there's other hints as well, like using the pink glitter for his eyes.
GoutPatrol
Forgotten in his cell
Especially in the 80s. You were paying to put yourself on TV and GLOW never would have worked as a touring company.
She was originally listed in the cast on IMDB months ago, but now she's not listed there anymore. At first I thought she was the viking.
I'll remove her from the picture tonight.
It was super obvious, having a young live in "butler" who doesn't seem to know how to domthe job, neither of them showing any interest in women at all in a show that features a lot of sex, Bash getting very defensive when Sam talked about Florian, his mom being disappointed with his life choices, the pink eyeshadow etc.
man, loved this show. Its so heartwarming, cool, real. So honest, so progressive. REALLY progressive. i feel attached to basically all of them, even Bash, his last shot introducing the GLOW had me almost moved to tears because I grew to truly like the bumbling idiot
also, wtf am i reading? Melrose hate? Comon she's loud as hell but the phone pranks had me in stitches FUUUUUCKKKK YOUUUUUU
also, Betty Gilpin, holy mother of gosh
also, wtf am i reading? Melrose hate? Comon she's loud as hell but the phone pranks had me in stitches FUUUUUCKKKK YOUUUUUU
also, Betty Gilpin, holy mother of gosh
MrMysterio
Member
If you haven't yet, please watch the documentary "GLOW: The story of the gorgeous ladies of wrestling" from 2012 (also available on Netflix).
I was rather disappointed in the series Glow for a variety of reasons. Seeing the documentary underlines it, as the real life stories of the wrestlers and people who are involved in the whole thing are 1000x more interesting, and I'm confused why the writers haven't used more of those stories.
Anyway, if you liked the series, you will love the documentary, do watch it!
Edit: Couldn't find an official trailer, here's a youtube one though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cK_qd3ev5w
I was rather disappointed in the series Glow for a variety of reasons. Seeing the documentary underlines it, as the real life stories of the wrestlers and people who are involved in the whole thing are 1000x more interesting, and I'm confused why the writers haven't used more of those stories.
Anyway, if you liked the series, you will love the documentary, do watch it!
Edit: Couldn't find an official trailer, here's a youtube one though: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cK_qd3ev5w
I can only guess it's meant to be more of an "inspired by" kind of thing, and to more fit the cast of people they were able to get.
Found it fun looking at the similarities between the Netflix show and the original 80s show, particularly the inspiration for Bash and just how closely they followed him (for the most part).
Hell, it's gotten me curious about following some kind of current wrestling, so I guess it's kinda done it's part!
Gentle Rodriguez
Member
Just binged this show in one day, i very much wish the episodes were 10 minutes longer. Great show, I'm totally hooked. Like 2/3 episodes in I was a little worried as a couple of characters were pretty unlikable to me but the more I got to know them the more likable they became, and I'm glad none of them turned out like shallow caricatures but as actual people with their own quirks. Can't wait for season 2(assuming it's coming) and I hope to see some more focus on the wrestling stories and action while not sacrificing any time spent on the specific characters.
Just finished the show, LOVED it. I was worried it was going to end a certain way, thankfully it didn't. It probably could have been better/longer (some characters felt underdeveloped, for example), but it's been a long time since I have laughed so hard because a show, but it also had some geniunely warm and touching moments. And great 80s aestethics.
Now I'm hoping for a season 2!
Now I'm hoping for a season 2!
Am I the only one who thinks Ruth looks exactly like Kawakami from P5? Lol
Me too; the hair immediately reminded me of her.
British Monsoon
Member
Only incidentally related, but after filming GLOW Kate Nash has been attending Pro-Wrestling: EVE events in London and appears in a short documentary about the promotion. If you weren't a fan of wrestling before GLOW or aren't aware of the state of women's wrestling outside of WWE, it's well worth a watch. EVE are doing great things;
Piledrive A Fascist - London's real GLOW, a story about Pro-Wrestling: EVE
Piledrive A Fascist - London's real GLOW, a story about Pro-Wrestling: EVE
TwEE-N-Toast
Banned
Ah ok. I thought I was having a brain fart and just couldn't for the life of me remember who she was.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
Only incidentally related, but after filming GLOW Kate Nash has been attending Pro-Wrestling: EVE events in London and appears in a short documentary about the promotion. If you weren't a fan of wrestling before GLOW or aren't aware of the state of women's wrestling outside of WWE, it's well worth a watch. EVE are doing great things;
Piledrive A Fascist - London's real GLOW, a story about Pro-Wrestling: EVE
People should watch this.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Am I the only one who thinks Ruth looks exactly like Kawakami from P5? Lol
because she has a perm? -_- lol
Re: that spoiler - me too. Had a huge smile on my face, turned to my wife and said OMG I love this show.
Just finished binging it in a single sitting. We want more!