The Bold Type
Seen it?2017 | 5 seasons | 45 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Sex and the City or Master of None, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 39 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A glimpse into the outrageous lives of Jane, Kat and Sutton, who are working at the nation's top women's magazine, Scarlet, while navigating their careers, identities and individual voices.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 132K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
- Season 12017 · 10 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 22018 · 10 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 32019 · 10 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
Season 42020 · 16 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
Season 52021 · 6 episodes · 1.0 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Sarah Watson
- Katie StevensJane Sloan
- Aisha DeeKat Edison
- Meghann FahySutton Brady
- Melora HardinJacqueline Carlyle
- Stephen Conrad MooreOliver Grayson