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How Netflix’s “GLOW” Humanizes The Woman’s Right To Fight
Both inside and outside the ring
Mild spoilers!
The third season of GLOW, the delightfully rambunctious dramedy from Netflix that centers around the real-life eighties women’s professional wrestling squad known as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) was another vibrant confirmation of why the show is worth the investment.
The fact that there really was a women’s wrestling program that was televised provides the inspiration for the colorful characters who’ve all experienced some measure of growth since the introductory first season two years ago. But the challenges of balancing womanhood with ambitious dreams is the formidable tormentor that never dissipates.
The early part of the new season finds the team happily adjusting to the new surroundings that positions them in the glittering paradise of Las Vegas. The show must go on as they say, and this team of kick-ass women who work hard for their money, aren’t ready to drop the ball.
But we have to give credit to the season opener, and how it tackles the devastation of the Challenger mission of 1986, which tragically occurs right before curtain call. The tainted mood forces the ladies to discuss priorities and figure out if the show must go on. It’s the splendid setup for…
