GLOW

After watching the first season, I must admit that I had an unexpectedly good time. Alison Brie played the somewhat desperate Ruth brilliantly. With Jenji Kohan, I automatically expect a comedy mixed with drama, and this show was no exception. All the negatives were outweighed by the excellent atmosphere. The filmmakers managed to take me back to the days when I was learning Russian in primary school, when everything was accompanied by the sound of electric drums, and when, as Ruth (or Zoya) said, you could have a great chat while standing in line for just about anything. (30.07.2018)

I'm giving it four stars for now because I'm not sure what to expect yet. The show definitely didn't start off badly — the theme is great, the 80s vibe is even better, and Alison Brie is perfect as the tragically comic Ruth. I had a good time and I'm expecting even more fun ahead. (30.07.2018)

The second episode didn't disappoint either. The storyline developed promisingly, and I'm really enjoying the concept of a show about women's wrestling featuring a bunch of amateurs instead of actual wrestlers. The director showed his skills as a master manipulator, and the submission to the alpha wolf was perfect. (30.07.2018)

The plot felt a bit weaker this time, mostly revolving around a party in Malibu, which didn't really excite me. The director/writer saved the day with his "brilliant" idea, giving me a good laugh. I'm hoping for an improvement in the next episodes. 4*- (30.07.2018)

No improvement here — the episode was on par with the previous one. Maybe it's because there's a noticeable lack of wrestling? Still, the retreat at the "Dusty Spur" motel, where the parking lot view is better than the pool view, was pretty amusing. 4*- (30.07.2018)

Finally, an improvement! I was entertained from the cable TV visit to the opening of the new Patio Town, and all the way through the wrestling match. The plot was funny, but the costumes and hairstyles (pizza boy) had me in stitches. The cherry on top was Alison Brie and her Russian accent. (30.07.2018)

Normally, I'd give the sixth episode four stars, but I'm bumping it up to five because of Alison Brie. I already praised her Russian accent in my previous review, and this time she added a wrestling match with herself. She was just as good as Jim Carrey in Me, Myself & Irene. (30.07.2018)

An excellent episode. Finally, we got some actual wrestling, and I laughed so hard my sides hurt. The live audience was fantastic, but I was already entertained by the practice sessions with the Jackson brothers. The Ku Klux Klan bit and the entrance of Zoya and Liberty Bell were the highlights that sealed the deal for me. (30.07.2018)

For the first time, I was a bit disappointed with GLOW. The episode traded in its usual humor for relationship drama, which was a shame. I didn't find it as entertaining, and I felt a bit let down by the creators. At least Sam had a great line: "I'm not paranoid. Who told you that?" (30.07.2018)

Despite the new family ties, I enjoyed this episode more than the last one, where relationships overshadowed the main storyline. I laughed at the utopian attempt to raise nine thousand dollars by washing cars and the heist on the charity event. I'm curious to see how the creators plan to wrap up this chaos. (30.07.2018)

What a fantastic finale. Sure, it had its flaws, but I didn't care at all because the 80s wrestling looked exactly like 80s wrestling. This is precisely how all the movies about heroes and great fighters looked. Some filmmakers were still using this style in the early 90s, and a few still do today. (30.07.2018)

I’m not exactly thrilled about Season 2. Reasons: there was less wrestling, there was less humor., and I'm really sick of how politically correct propaganda is implemented into almost every movie or show. It's constantly drummed into my head that if I think differently from the herd, I'm a disgusting white heterosexual pig = sexual abuser. I think contemporary filmmakers (especially those at Netflix) should put down their Marxism-Leninism pamphlets and read some Orwell or Solzhenitsyn for a change. (12.12.2021)

I'm not entirely sold on the second season yet. Maybe it's the parade of crimes against women or the way they're weaving in all those current trends. But hey, I'm not throwing in the towel just yet. I'll hang in there and wait for the next episodes, hoping for the same quality entertainment we had in the first season. (08.12.2021)

The second season just isn't doing it for me. Sure, Netflix is still ticking those quota boxes, ensuring the woke critics can't find much fault, but it's coming at a cost. They've managed to kill almost all the humor, but I'm left wondering about their overall direction. Are they trying to morph what was once a funny, refreshing show into some kind of existential drama? I hope not. (09.12.2021)

The plot seems to be dragging a bit, and, unlike in the first season, I'm finding it hard to get those laughs in. When the humor does roll around, it's a bit awkward – case in point: the "hilarious" enema scene. I'm just waiting for Stifler's mom to make an appearance. Now that'll be a riot! 3*- (10.12.2021)

Finally! When humor hits the mark, I can overlook a lot of the usual trendy clichés. On top of that, we got some wrestling action, and then there's another extremely subjective matter... You see, I just love watching Betty Gilpin and she got plenty of screen time here, giving a brilliant performance. I had a great time watching. (10.12.2021)

Oh, for crying out loud... Netflix seems to have gone and spoiled all the fun with their constant MeToo propaganda, though I must say, I found Debbie's attitude and speech on the matter quite satisfying. She basically confirmed what I've been thinking about this whole situation. If someone bribes someone else, there are two culprits involved, right? But if someone builds a career through "forced" sex, suddenly there's only one culprit? Nah, I don't buy it. (11.12.2021)

This time around, I was treated to an entertaining episode for a change. It seems we're on a nice rollercoaster ride with this series. The creators once more delved into the development (or rather, the decline) of Debbie's psyche, and they brought back the wrestling, which immediately made things more enjoyable than the endless discussions about career growth. Now, this might sound like grumbling from a narrow-minded chauvinist, but quite the opposite is true for me. I have a genuine appreciation for women, and I wholeheartedly wish for them to receive equal pay for the same job positions as men (I mean, why isn't that the standard already?). However, it seems like some fanatical feminists, who would probably prefer self-pollination if it were possible are working tirelessly to include women among all these quota-based minorities. And honestly, I think that's doing them a disservice. (11.12.2021)

Surprisingly, the episode earned a decent rating from me, despite the absence of wrestling and a lack of humor. The creators skillfully crafted a solid atmosphere in the hospital without resorting to excessive melodrama. Once again, Betty Gilpin delivered a brilliant performance, as she managed to make me feel negative emotions towards her character, Debbie. That's quite an achievement, considering how much I like her as an actress. (12.12.2021)

Okay... this was definitely a departure from the usual. It took me right back to the 90s when we first started watching things filmed in this style, and I tried to catch as many as I could because it was all so new and exciting. But then I realized it was mostly a waste of time and I started focusing on more worthwhile shows, like Dallas :-) So yeah, it's a fantastic throwback that had me laughing with sheer delight. (12.12.2021)