Girlboss: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: April 21, 2017

Summary: Sophia (Britt Robertson) was a broke anarchist selling vintage clothes online but before she knew it, she became the boss of a fashion empire in this comedy series based on Sophia Amoruso's memoir.

Creator: Kay Cannon

Genre(s): Comedy, Business

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. The Launch
Air Date: April 21, 2017
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S1:E12. I Come Crashing
Air Date: April 21, 2017
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S1:E11. Garbage Person
Air Date: April 21, 2017

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Chancellor Agard

Apr 12, 2017

The frenetic Girlboss is a frustrating but occasionally fun show that might be too enamored with its subject. ... I kept watching the series because of its charming cast. Robertson gives a totally committed performance and really shines in the few moments when the show slows to examine her character’s vulnerability. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Apr 24, 2017

[Girlboss] devotes its early episodes to doing nothing more than proving that Sophia is a surly jerk. But once Sophia finally starts to let go of her self-defeating instincts and make things happen for herself and for Nasty Gal, Girlboss becomes a lot more interesting, and a lot more fun. Read full review

Esther Zuckerman

Apr 12, 2017

Like most Netflix shows, Girlboss suffers from pacing problems, though thankfully the episodes are kept under 30 minutes. It gains steam in its latter half, but drags its feet on the way there, failing to find drama in desperate thrift-store searches. Read full review

Sonia Saraiya

Apr 17, 2017

Girlboss does not seem to know what it wants to be when it grows up. And while the potential is thrilling, it’s messy, too. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Apr 20, 2017

Created by Kay Cannon ("Pitch Perfect"), and counting Charlize Theron among its producers, Girlboss clearly wants to be another contemplation of that delicate period on the cusp of full-fledged adulthood, which is where "Girls" began and ended...While this Netflix show has the desire and outward trappings to be its spiritual heir in addressing that moment, Girlboss ultimately feels too loose, and thinly drawn, to close the deal. Read full review

Bethonie Butler

Apr 19, 2017

Despite some genuinely charming moments, Girlboss has a flimsy narrative and gives some of Sophia’s personal relationships only a passing glance. Read full review

David Wiegand

Apr 18, 2017

Nasty Gal isn’t the only thing that goes bankrupt here. The show is tolerable only in small doses. Watching two or more episodes in succession may cause vacuousness. Read full review

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monsterwolf113

May 1, 2017

The drooling idiocy of these haters leaving 0 point reviews and whatnot is astounding. I just want one thing to be clear: television series are not about your political "cause". Feminazi's are hating on this show for not being feminist enough, when the entire thing was made by women, andThe drooling idiocy of these haters leaving 0 point reviews and whatnot is astounding. I just want one thing to be clear: television series are not about your political "cause". Feminazi's are hating on this show for not being feminist enough, when the entire thing was made by women, and it's based on a true story of an actual woman who actually became a CEO. Perhaps it's possible that there is a range of human experience, and cinematic storytelling is a reflection of that, and only that. If it doesn't hit your social justice G-spot, you can still appreciate it as a piece of enjoyable storytelling.

The cinematography and lighting is on point, the writing is punchy, there are hilarious moments, it doesn't linger on any dramatic moments longer than it needs to, and it's FREE on netflix for your enjoyment.… Expand

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TigerTree

Apr 24, 2017

I don't get all the hate! Yes, it's messy. Yes, she's selfish. Yes, the pace is erratic. I love all of these things. It's funny, and weird, and I couldn't love Annie more. This show makes me feel the way I think Girls wanted me to feel, but I could never quite get there. It's warmer andI don't get all the hate! Yes, it's messy. Yes, she's selfish. Yes, the pace is erratic. I love all of these things. It's funny, and weird, and I couldn't love Annie more. This show makes me feel the way I think Girls wanted me to feel, but I could never quite get there. It's warmer and makes me less angry at my generation. Give it a shot.… Expand

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Cittadel

Apr 7, 2018

A lot of people I know hated this series, but something about it really entertained me. I thought it was funny, uplifting and cute. Okay, some episodes were a little bit dull, but it was the first season! I don't think Girlboss deserves all the hate and I would have loved to see a secondA lot of people I know hated this series, but something about it really entertained me. I thought it was funny, uplifting and cute. Okay, some episodes were a little bit dull, but it was the first season! I don't think Girlboss deserves all the hate and I would have loved to see a second season -- but yeah, I guess that's just me.… Expand

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fna222

Apr 29, 2017

I just think this kind of "post-modernistic" Netflix show could use a re-check up on its aesthetics. After going through three episodes, I get a huge headache from the "Girlboss" attitude. Throwing back to an old age culture just makes it seem even nastier. It's your call if you want toI just think this kind of "post-modernistic" Netflix show could use a re-check up on its aesthetics. After going through three episodes, I get a huge headache from the "Girlboss" attitude. Throwing back to an old age culture just makes it seem even nastier. It's your call if you want to see this kind of ****… Expand

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metabad

Apr 29, 2017

After about 3 episodes, I still didn't find the main character and the ones surrounding her interesting.
The show wants her to be cute and charming with a devil-may-care attitude, but that was all lost on me, especially because the writers didn't bother to flesh out her character anyAfter about 3 episodes, I still didn't find the main character and the ones surrounding her interesting.
The show wants her to be cute and charming with a devil-may-care attitude, but that was all lost on me, especially because the writers didn't bother to flesh out her character any further.
So, I didn't feel any spark in that respect and I found it all rather tedious.
That leads you to wondering, why all those people around her think she's great and help her without getting anything in return.

Ah well...nevermind.
Give it a try, if you must. It's not worth my time, however.… Expand

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sara_no_h

May 18, 2017

It wasn't necessarily NOT engaging but it also didn't leave much of an impression in the slightest. The characters were not terrible nor were they poorly acted. In fact I would say that the characters were the only thing trying to be complex in an otherwise one-dimensional story and plot.

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kupcuk

May 8, 2017

Before explaining my views on the series, I really want people to know Nasty Gal Vintage filed bankruptcy as of April, 2017. heh.

I finished the series. Stripping the series from its ties to reality, I think Sopiha is one of the worst re-constructions of Mary Sue trope; she is vapid,Before explaining my views on the series, I really want people to know Nasty Gal Vintage filed bankruptcy as of April, 2017. heh.

I finished the series. Stripping the series from its ties to reality, I think Sopiha is one of the worst re-constructions of Mary Sue trope; she is vapid, shallow, immoral and developmentally challenged. Praising a lack of personal, intellectual, moral and, maybe most importantly, social foundation as a 'gateway to being interesting, creative and successful' is a horrible idea.

In contrast to other Mary Sue tropes in modern hero archetypes (or it can be considered some kind of coming of age), Sopiha does not develop beyond making money.

If Sopiha is a good representation of irl Sophia Amoruso, she was just lucky and I pity her friends. If writers thought, somehow, this was a feasible character then they have to drink a big cold glass of water and think about learning a trade.… Expand

0 of 4 users found this helpful04

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E13. The Launch
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E12. I Come Crashing
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E11. Garbage Person
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E10. Vintage Fashion Forum
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E9. Motherf. Bar Graphs
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E8. The Trip
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E7. Long-Ass Pants
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E6. Five Percent
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E5. Top 8
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E4. Ladyshopper99
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E3. Thank You, San Francisco
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E2. The Hern
  Air Date: April 21, 2017
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  S1:E1. Sophia
  Air Date: April 21, 2017