Good Girls Revolt

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Season 1
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6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 5 out of 23
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  1. the12black
    Oct 29, 2016
    8
    I have to give big props to the writers and casting departments in Good Girls Revolt. Character dialogue never got too witty (people don't talk like that!) like many modern dramas, and it was delivered by a cast that excelled at making that dialogue feel honest. Furthermore, everyone that wasn't background noise had dimension and believability you'd expect from a well-budgetedI have to give big props to the writers and casting departments in Good Girls Revolt. Character dialogue never got too witty (people don't talk like that!) like many modern dramas, and it was delivered by a cast that excelled at making that dialogue feel honest. Furthermore, everyone that wasn't background noise had dimension and believability you'd expect from a well-budgeted Masterpiece Theater presentation.

    My only major gripe was that is seemed they wanted each episode to have a plot that could stand on its own while contributing to the overarching story. This never clicked for me; or maybe I'm too institutionalized by this formula being well executed in other series, that I wanted to find it here.    … Expand
  2. Lyn
    Dec 29, 2017
    6
    Late to the party, but wanted to weigh in on behalf of those getting the chance to bingewatch this on Amazon. Funny how all the critics want to compare it to "Mad Men," which starts out much earlier in time. It does feel like sort of a feminist-Mad Men-media centric period piece, but starting in the seminal year of 1969. For media-savvy baby boomers like me, the cultural touchpoints andLate to the party, but wanted to weigh in on behalf of those getting the chance to bingewatch this on Amazon. Funny how all the critics want to compare it to "Mad Men," which starts out much earlier in time. It does feel like sort of a feminist-Mad Men-media centric period piece, but starting in the seminal year of 1969. For media-savvy baby boomers like me, the cultural touchpoints and soundtrack are irresistible. Altamont, Vietnam, protesters, hippies, weed, women's rights ... there was a lot going on. I liked the cast (and applaud the cosmetics, such as better wigs than most such shows). But many characters were annoyingly cliched. The anachronistic dialogue was annoying as well -- e.g. no one talked moronically about "unpacking" issues back then. Will be fascinated to see whether its fans succeed in bringing it back, especially in light of the sexual harassment aspects that are echoing so loudly right now. There's a scene with the character Jane, touring an art exhibit with a top editor, that's breathtaking in its relevance to media jerks we've read about recently. But at the same time, it shows how much women have advanced since those turbulent times. Recommended for boomers -- and a "possible" for younger folks who are curious about that period.… Expand
  3. Jwinner
    Jan 22, 2017
    10
    One of the best shows I've seen in a long time. I was pulled in from the first episode. Inspiring story, wonderful writing and good acting. I hope it's not too late for a season 2.
  4. MaryTV
    Dec 4, 2016
    9
    Refreshing show that puts women protagonists at the center of the series. While other period shows like Mad Men put women in the background, often as weak, exploited characters, defeated by their circumstances, Good Girls puts women in charge and shows how they mobilize to ask for equal rights. This is a story about women, the women's liberation movement, female activism and awakening, itRefreshing show that puts women protagonists at the center of the series. While other period shows like Mad Men put women in the background, often as weak, exploited characters, defeated by their circumstances, Good Girls puts women in charge and shows how they mobilize to ask for equal rights. This is a story about women, the women's liberation movement, female activism and awakening, it is inspiring and a story that is not often told. Watched the entire series and looking forward to the next season. Amazon has decided not to support a second season, but this is a big mistake. America and the world need more shows like Good Girls right now, it shows struggles with women's rights, minority rights and social struggles every bit as relevant today. Women's voices are often shut out of history, the media and television, shame on Amazon for continuing on this path.… Expand
  5. acg29
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    This is one of the best shows I have watched in a long time. It was fascinating to watch the characters growing and realizing how unfair the society still as even after all the positive changes in the 1960s. Keeping my fingers crossed for season 2.

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. The Detroit News
    Reviewed by: Tom Long
    Dec 16, 2016
    75
    Is GGR the best show on television? No, but it’s pretty solid.
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  2. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Nov 7, 2016
    100
    In a word, the show is eye-opening, and it’s easy to see why people are talking about it.
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  3. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Sophie Gilbert
    Oct 28, 2016
    70
    Take away the graphic-print minidresses and the omnipresent ashtrays, and you’re left with a workplace drama that doesn’t always feel all that anachronistic.
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