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Seen it?2017 | 3 seasons | Comedy, Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 2 Emmys. Make plans for this one.
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 The Studio or Margo's Got Money Troubles, 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
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1980s LA, a crew of misfits reinvent themselves as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour or Less), Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series. Won 1 DGA Award: Art Directors Guild Awards: Half-Hour Single-Camera Series. Also nominated for 10 more Emmys, 1 Golden Globe and 4 more SAG Awards. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 260K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12017 · 10 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight- Season 22018 · 10 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight
Season 32019 · 10 episodes · 5.8 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Liz Flahive, Carly Mensch
- Alison BrieRuth Wilder
- Betty GilpinDebbie Eagan
- Marc MaronSam Sylvia
- Sydelle NoelCherry Bang
- Britney YoungCarmen Wade
- Chris LowellBash Howard
- Britt BaronJustine Biagi
- Kate NashRhonda Richardson
- Gayle RankinSheila the She-Wolf
- Shakira BarreraYolanda Rivas