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RSS FeedsGLOW Is The Delightful, Weird Wrestling Series Netflix Needed
(GameSpot Xbox 360 News)

 
 

23 june 2017 21:12:58

 
GLOW Is The Delightful, Weird Wrestling Series Netflix Needed
(GameSpot Xbox 360 News)
 


Netflix`s newest original series is GLOW, which is the fictional tale of a women`s wrestling federation during the `80s, loosely based on a real wrestling show. The pilot episode of the comedic drama fully embraces everything from the decade to tell an entertaining and unique story.The Netflix series is as much like the original Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling in title and concept only. GLOW follows Ruth (Alison Brie), a struggling, out-of-work actress in Los Angeles who goes out to land a role on the newly devised cable wrestling show. Ruth wants to make it but finds her own self-interests harm her advancement as a wrestler and actor. The organization is run by Sam Sylvia (Marc Maron), a sarcastic, miserable man who shows more interest in cleaning his glasses than what`s happening in the ring.If you`ve watched Weeds and Orange is the New Black, then the first episode of GLOW feels like familiar territory. GLOW has many of the subtle nuances Weeds or OITNB, like comedic and over-the-top--yet incredibly motivated--main characters. The characters are a bit out there, without it being completely unrealistic, and Ruth has both endearing and unlikable qualities. However, GLOW is not as heavy-handed as OITNB. Yes, there is a strong message of being an empowered, working woman during a decade where there was that transition in the workforce, but unlike OITNB, there is not a lot of expositional dialogue explaining that. It`s more `show` than `tell,` which makes a better connection with the audience as we experience Ruth`s struggles with her, rather than her telling us them.The wrestling-heavy series was created by Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive and is co-executive produced by Jenji Kohan. Kohan created the two previously mentioned series, and Mensch served as producer and writer. Flahive is most notably known for her work on Nurse Jackie and Homeland.GLOW packages wrestling, which is a weird concept for a mainstream audience, in an entertaining way. While Episode 1 doesn`t h ...


 
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