GLOW

GLOW (2017) 

Season 1 – 80% – It's hard to believe how natural, lively, and strong GLOW is, despite all its wavy hair and neon glow, just like the determination of the main protagonist. Thanks to Alison Brie's enthusiasm and Betty Gilpin's cool charisma, the whole wrestling/television effort flows almost effortlessly, and even in the absence of memorable moments, it functions as a surprisingly positive companion at times that are definitely not positive. Perhaps if all the (albeit subtly presented) relationship and family twists didn't become clear to me so far in advance (which is truly unusual for me, a viewer who likes to be surprised by any plot twist), I would have enjoyed the Gorgeous Ladies even more. Season 2 – 85% – The easiest binge ever continues. I can't remember another show where I wanted to watch the first episode of the second season right after finishing the first, only to nod approvingly a few hours later at how well that season turned out. And the second season turned out slightly better. The subplots are no longer reliant on surprising revelations, and the well-crafted performances only pull me down because of that unfortunate theme. The wrestling is sufficiently solid and the girls have countless twists up their sleeves because of it, but it's precisely the passages that focus on the actual match, both in the foreground and background, that prevent GLOW from skyrocketing to the brightest stars. Season 3 – 90% – Just when it seems like the show has disintegrated into a series of stories about the girls' party in the attractive environment of a casino and neon lights, it has the greatest impact on me. The characters have gotten under my skin to such an extent that each emotional moment moves me deeply, and even the characters who I don't care about as much as Debbie can still speak to me. Paradoxically, it is in the city of entertainment that the Ladies resonate with me in the quietest and most precise way, whether it be on a conventional level or in the surprisingly frequent need for special episodes (exchanges, Hollywood, Christmas). I really hope Netflix resists the urge to cancel this beloved show after three years. (08/08/2017)