GLOW Episode 1 "Pilot" Review
Chris: This show has already made me a happy camper just from the pilot. First of all, I’m happy Alison Brie is in a leading role because I’ve enjoyed watching her in just about everything I’ve seen her in but it was almost always in a supporting role and I’m glad she’s getting an opportunity to carry the lead. I’m happy that this show is taking pro wrestling seriously while also highlighting the overwhelming silliness of 1980s wrestling. To the best of my knowledge, the most dreaded “f word” in pro wrestling wasn’t used in the pilot and that may not seem like a big deal on the surface but to lifelong wrestling fans that may be watching, saying the word “fake” is a good way to get them to cut your show off. By recognizing that wrestlers are predominantly actors that focus heavily on physicality, it’s a big step that the creative team behind the show is taking “the business” seriously and it’s a great way to engage non-wrestling fans. I also do appreciate the use of real-life ...