GLOW

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 23, 2017
Season #: 3, 3, 2, 2, 1
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 237 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 201 out of 237
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 237
  3. Negative: 18 out of 237
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  1. Ittiaces
    Aug 18, 2017
    10
    GLOW rocks! I devoured this season over the course of 2 days. It's refreshingly original and well written. The sets and costumes are fantastic and completely transport you to the 80s. Alison Brie does a stunning job as the protagonist with a rock solid cast to back her up. Characters are well developed throughout and the plot lines thoughtfully conceived.

    Although I will admit this is    GLOW rocks! I devoured this season over the course of 2 days. It's refreshingly original and well written. The sets and costumes are fantastic and completely transport you to the 80s. Alison Brie does a stunning job as the protagonist with a rock solid cast to back her up. Characters are well developed throughout and the plot lines thoughtfully conceived.

    Although I will admit this is probably not everyones cup of tea, if you appreciate quality in your viewing then I'd highly recommended it. Roll on season 2!    … Expand
  2. EludiumQ36
    Mar 13, 2019
    8
    This is an entertaining original dramedy series (10, 1/2hr eps) and it's got a second season so the fun continues. This is a "behind-the-production" look - though not a docu-series - at those poor souls involved in the launch of a third-tier, low-budget womens' wrestling tv show called "GLOW". There's a wild mix of characters in GLOW and it's always entertaining. I'm a software dev managerThis is an entertaining original dramedy series (10, 1/2hr eps) and it's got a second season so the fun continues. This is a "behind-the-production" look - though not a docu-series - at those poor souls involved in the launch of a third-tier, low-budget womens' wrestling tv show called "GLOW". There's a wild mix of characters in GLOW and it's always entertaining. I'm a software dev manager dude who rides a boss motorcycle to work, so trust me on this if you think this show isn't for you.… Expand
  3. Writingreviews
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    As a gay man I love this show. Its so incredibly interesting and the acting is amazing and the plot has many turns and you never know what to expect. The characters develop just fine and you learn to grow fond of them. What this if you even remotely like fabulous things!
  4. Psychopompadour
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Exactly as advertised. I love these girls. And guys. Just a great group of people and so funny. If you aren't laughing, you just don't get it. Anyone who says the "story doesn't go anywhere" its the first season of a show about making a tv show and they make the tv show...what more do you want?
  5. JorgeLestre
    Jun 23, 2017
    6
    O.K., let's be honest. I love the cast and the characters but this story isn't really consistent and it never leads anywhere. Alison Brie is brilliant though.
  6. Reed618
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    This show really lived up to expectations. The characters are well written and interesting. It's difficult to balance a large cast like this but each person stood out while highlighting a number of larger issues which were prevalent at the time and which are still a big issue today, namely race relations and women in the workplace.
    At the end of the day though it's just a really fun show    This show really lived up to expectations. The characters are well written and interesting. It's difficult to balance a large cast like this but each person stood out while highlighting a number of larger issues which were prevalent at the time and which are still a big issue today, namely race relations and women in the workplace.
    At the end of the day though it's just a really fun show with a great sense of humor. The episodes are quite short (around 30 minutes) so don't be surprised if you binge your way through it. Definitely give it a chance, I loved it :D.    … Expand
  7. Star13fox13
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    Loved this show, a good mix of humor and drama. And does a great job grabbing what pro wrestling is. From the goofyness to the seriousness. Finished the whole series in a day.
  8. FriedConsole
    Jun 29, 2017
    6
    I want to like this show more but it is so corny and most of the people who aren't Marc Maron and Alison Brie are terrible actors. There is some serious eye rolling scenes that Saved By the Bell wouldn't have done. The pilot was great but then the first half of the season is so boring. The second half is much better but it keeps doing really dumb stuff. Still I enjoyed watching itI want to like this show more but it is so corny and most of the people who aren't Marc Maron and Alison Brie are terrible actors. There is some serious eye rolling scenes that Saved By the Bell wouldn't have done. The pilot was great but then the first half of the season is so boring. The second half is much better but it keeps doing really dumb stuff. Still I enjoyed watching it enough to watch all of it and want to see a second season. Even at the unbelievably saccharine ending I had a smile on my face so I don't regret watching this light escapism.… Expand
  9. Oscarious
    Jul 14, 2017
    9
    Great cast and good character development made the show an enjoyable experience.
    Look forward to season two.
    A breath of fresh air. Highly recommended.
  10. eagleeyeviking
    Jun 24, 2017
    6
    Despite a boring first half of the season and a wildly scattershot plot overall, GLOW manages to find its footing in the second half of the season, focusing more on the wrestling as well as escalating the character conflicts.
  11. luckystrike_bh
    Jun 24, 2017
    10
    I binged watched the entire season upon release on netflix and it was a blast. The first three episodes are really good and the last 7 are absolutely amazing. I was emotionally invested in the journey the characters took to the final episode. A few surprises keep you on your toes. Alison Brie is great...i've been following her since season 1 of Community and its satisfying to watchI binged watched the entire season upon release on netflix and it was a blast. The first three episodes are really good and the last 7 are absolutely amazing. I was emotionally invested in the journey the characters took to the final episode. A few surprises keep you on your toes. Alison Brie is great...i've been following her since season 1 of Community and its satisfying to watch her acting career. Marc Maron had me sold as the director. If I could make one recommendation to the viewer...there is a one hour documentary on Netflix about the original 1980s GLOW wrestlers...it made the experience all that much better for me. It gave me the opportunity to see the integrity they served with the source material. I am sure the original GLOW wrestlers gave this show their seal of approval.… Expand
  12. Cheapskate
    Jun 24, 2017
    9
    Absolutely loved it. Powerful diverse women in a racist, sexist landscape. This show is definitely not about busty bimbo's in tight leotards. As a feminist and a Wrestling fan I can't recommend this enough!
  13. Bey0ndBelief
    Jun 26, 2017
    8
    Marc Maron fanatic here. OITNB devotee, too. I see the potential and expect future seasons to be great. Allison Brie is a quirky, pitch perfect character. Betty Gilpin knows where her story arc is going, too. Maron fits the role perfectly, but to be honest it doesn't stretch him much.

    I get the feeling that after eight years of Weeds and the five years of OITNB, Jenji Kohan is    Marc Maron fanatic here. OITNB devotee, too. I see the potential and expect future seasons to be great. Allison Brie is a quirky, pitch perfect character. Betty Gilpin knows where her story arc is going, too. Maron fits the role perfectly, but to be honest it doesn't stretch him much.

    I get the feeling that after eight years of Weeds and the five years of OITNB, Jenji Kohan is comfortable ising Season one as setup to milk this show for a very long run. The first half of the season is slow,. By the end you will be itching for season two to start tomorrow. I hope that she is not becoming too formulaic, relying on single character backstory to undergird the main wrestling plot in every episode, the way she does with Orange. Clever once. Cliche twice.    … Expand
  14. JasonDay
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    This show is amazing. If you don't like it GTFO, you probably aren't American and lived in a crappy country during the 80's. Can't wait for season 2 . Love the Russian accent from Ruth. :)
  15. Gamexpert
    Jun 26, 2017
    9
    This show is purely character driven so far.
    I really liked it, but I hope there will be more Side-Plots and a better Story in general.
    It has potential to be a really great show, the first season was a good start, and Allison Brie is just awesome.
    I hope Netflix will pick up a second season.
  16. InformedReviews
    Jun 28, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pink Neon is the New Black. Show is unbearable. Saw the great reviews and suggested SO and I watch it. SO enjoys it, I find it utterly disappointing. Looking over the reviews, I see a theme of yay! girlpower!. SO is not exactly pro feminism, so I imagine he is just enjoying it for the bewbs. Usually I like Alison Brie, she was great in community, but here she looks like an aging poorly frump with sad mosquito bite breasts. So I am not even sure what SO is excited about ... Perhaps Betty Gilpin and what she describes as her "baby manatee sized pups". Her boobs. Anyway, this show is dull and seems forced. Plus racist and full of absurd situations. No, no soap actress would ever stoop to the level of faux wrestling. Just gag me with a spoon before I have to watch more of this tripe.… Expand
  17. marcmyworks
    Jun 26, 2017
    8
    GLOW is a powerhouse of talent. Starting off slowly, with a bunch of unlikable characters, it does become a wonderful journey to see them become a family... of lady wrestlers.
  18. drlowdon
    Jul 12, 2017
    8
    GLOW is essentially Orange is the New Black with 80’s female wrestling, and to be frank that should be enough to tell you whether or not it’ll be a show for you. Personally I thought it took a couple of episodes before it really found its feet but once it did it made for a consistently entertaining, and sometimes even laugh out loud, watch.
  19. shoulderoforion
    Jul 4, 2017
    7
    Enjoyable, period accurate, women self worth self love fest. This time around there's a different Larry Bloom, and a different Joe Caputo. It's OITNB with a different cast. Fresher than the last three seasons of OINTB
  20. ComandanteCobra
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    I liked it very much because It is an unique and fresh show that perfectly mix together different aspects: Comedy and Drama, Feminism and sexy fan-service, Family and Business, Dreams and real life problems....and so on blended together in a single episode. My girlfriend keep saying that is a good show but i wasn't sold...until one day I watched the first two episodes on Netflix to passI liked it very much because It is an unique and fresh show that perfectly mix together different aspects: Comedy and Drama, Feminism and sexy fan-service, Family and Business, Dreams and real life problems....and so on blended together in a single episode. My girlfriend keep saying that is a good show but i wasn't sold...until one day I watched the first two episodes on Netflix to pass some time and bam...binge-watching the entire season one in a few days.
    The story is about a group of different peoples (mostly in the show business...actress, directors, producers ... ) that try to run an all female wresting TV show. Most of the episodes are about the personal lives of these people and why they try to take part in this show.
    Dialogues are well written, the story of all the protagonists are deep and adult..sometimes dramatic, there are 80's references without being obsessed with the "nostalgia effects".
    Try it knowing that it get better with every episodes.    … Expand
  21. KingintheO
    Sep 3, 2017
    6
    The show definitely has its moments, but overall, the writing isn't especially clever or unique. It relies on the old affair plot to start and doesn't really have major character beyond it. The side characters aren't given enough screen time and frankly, most don't deserve it and overall it can be slow at times. The being said, the show does have moments where it's genuinely funny and theThe show definitely has its moments, but overall, the writing isn't especially clever or unique. It relies on the old affair plot to start and doesn't really have major character beyond it. The side characters aren't given enough screen time and frankly, most don't deserve it and overall it can be slow at times. The being said, the show does have moments where it's genuinely funny and the leads are fairly compelling.

    Worth a watch if you're into wrestling.    … Expand
  22. watchedit
    Jun 26, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So far I'm excited to see where this show will go. Though it definitely seems to focus on one main protagonist, Ruth, it highlights some of the other women and gives a bit of their backstory as well. I truly hope the writers keep adding dimension to each character and expand the depth of each one. . One character I'd actually like to see grow more and didn't get as much satisfaction from is Ruth's opposite, Debbie. I feel her character needs a bit more of something and the surface was only scratched in her development the first season. We want her to succeed simply based on how she was literally screwed over, but not because we're rooting for her in some of the ways we root for the other girls of GLOW. There are moments she even seems weak, but left craving a stronger and more intriguing character, not another typical pretty "dumb" blonde. Obviously the show works off of stereotypes with the possible purpose of conquering those ridiculous myths, but hopefully each character gets a chance to not only debunk these labels, but strip down to the core of who these ladies are. The touches of heartfelt moments and those of fun and awkward ones makes this show it's own unique vision. I have high hopes of where the writers take this one.… Expand
  23. AndreaMonetDogs
    Nov 24, 2017
    7
    the story of my life. i put in alot of effort into intending to succeed and then i have it taken away by no one giving me the opportunity i have a right to
  24. Voodoo123
    Jul 7, 2018
    10
    Fantsatic dramedy that makes an effort to truly show respect for the wrestling material from which it is referencing. AAA stellar cast elevate an already engaging screenplay. Glow immerses you in its 1980's setting with its pumping and energetic soundtrack, authentic hairstyles costumes and vehicles... The story is excellent and each drama plays out well with very three dimensionalFantsatic dramedy that makes an effort to truly show respect for the wrestling material from which it is referencing. AAA stellar cast elevate an already engaging screenplay. Glow immerses you in its 1980's setting with its pumping and energetic soundtrack, authentic hairstyles costumes and vehicles... The story is excellent and each drama plays out well with very three dimensional characters that exhibit a natural charisma only possible with an above average show run by a cast and crew that are happy and motivated. Blown away!… Expand
  25. rinatkhamatov
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Female wrestling and for the first time on the screen the bared Alison Bree's boobs

    [I badly know English, my native Russian, it is machine translation, excuse me]

    NetFlix sends us to history again, and again to the 80th, as well as last year in "Very strange things". Of course, before us now not a horror film.

    "Glow" is someone's nostalgia on the endured past or on feelings which give old movies, music, cars, clothes.

    "Glow" is ill-matched characters, the robot giving drugs, a female wolf and about ten more unusual persons with the social stories.

    "Glow" is really ridiculous humour and vital jokes about KGB, the USSR, Cold War, racial and gender discrimination.

    "Glow" is a feature film with the long timing which tells the viewer penetrating stories about surprising, though quite ordinary women.

    "Glow" is a tragedy. And what really life story can do without it?!

    And still these series tell about the American dream, let also with a bias on female wrestling. By the way, it is a little remotely, but nevertheless this cinema in something is similar to Darren Aronofsky's "Wrestler". Just about wrestlers and about wrestling of really good movies is removed a little.

    P/S: "the subject of boobs is opened" in the first episode for involvement (enticement) of the audience, everything is farther it will be relative grandly and nobly.    … Expand
  26. EerieDemonble
    Sep 27, 2018
    8
    Great dramedy show. After countless and obnoxious recommendation from my friends, decided to check it out. Was pleasantly surprised and binge watched first season in 2 days.
    80' setting, characters, jokes and music - all working really well. Creators made a good decision to keep political and social commentary to a minimum. Definitely will recommend myself.
  27. DavidDaniel
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    GLOW is a comedy through-and-through. It's even twisty. But the most important trait of this series is that is addictive.
  28. DelayedReviews
    Jan 9, 2018
    8
    Outstanding writing and performances. Characters feel alive and meaningful. Every character is given ample screen time for character development, which I love. Above average PRACTICAL cinematography. My only concern with the show is the attitudes of Ruth and Debbie throughout most of the season. Ruth is exhaustively apologetic throughout the season. Mark deserves equal treatment as Ruth.Outstanding writing and performances. Characters feel alive and meaningful. Every character is given ample screen time for character development, which I love. Above average PRACTICAL cinematography. My only concern with the show is the attitudes of Ruth and Debbie throughout most of the season. Ruth is exhaustively apologetic throughout the season. Mark deserves equal treatment as Ruth. After all, it takes two to tango. How is Debbie not mature enough to anticipate an affair. and deal with the issue like an adult? Their marriage has clearly deteriorated. Even though the show is all about girl power, I still feel like its slightly sexist.

    Verdict: Quality television, great example of character study/development done right. Can't wait for season 2...which isn't really all that necessary, but the characters deserve more life. It's kind of like House of Cards. Frank became the president. Great. We can end it here.    … Expand
  29. StavNeuse
    Jul 6, 2018
    6
    I usually don't like these feminist shows, but this one was actually entertaining and it didn't press the feministic values on its audience very second. It was a little too dramatic, though.
  30. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    8
    Adorei esta série. Uma boa mistura de humor e drama, ainda por cima com wrestling feminino (um assunto único na TV). Vi a série num dia.
  31. Chris725364
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    It might start off a bit slow, but once it gets started it's an amazing ride and Alison Brie, Anna (from community), or as you will come to know her, as Zoya the Destroyer! carries this show and creates something amazing.... That you don't want to miss!
  32. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 1, 2022
    7
    However rough around the edges this show understands how to reach a point. It doesn't meander as most first seasons do but comes in mindful of what it has to say and staying it well enough you come back for more. Adapted from an unbelievably true story it's a stomachache of laughs and an onion for the eyes.
  33. AWESOM-0
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    So offensive, but not needlessly offensive. It highlights some of the crazy troupes that you think no way that's too much. But then you realize, hey, **** like that probably happened. Its a good show with heart and the acting in it is very good.

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best TV Season of 2017
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#35 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017
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#96 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Jul 6, 2017
    70
    GLOW is not to be confused with a lecture on sociology and female empowerment in the workplace. It’s sprinkled with soap and isn’t above focusing on some of those body parts itself. But even if professional wrestling bores you to tears, GLOW spins some stories that ring true.
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  2. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Jul 5, 2017
    70
    GLOW, both the show and the show within the show, lives and dies by its ferocious women.
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  3. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Emily Nussbaum
    Jun 23, 2017
    90
    It’s smartly plotted, with characters that deepen in the course of the show. But, refreshingly, in our era of homework TV, it’s also a joyride, all roller skates and mousse-claw bangs, synthesizer jams and leopard-print leotards, home pregnancy tests and cocaine-serving robots. By the final episodes, I was whooping at my computer screen, fists in the air, like a superfan.
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