Netflix subscribers looking for a nostalgic and entertaining series are discovering a hidden gem they’re calling even better than the streaming giant's smash hit Stranger Things . Blending the 1980s nostalgia of Stranger Things with the witty drama of Orange Is The New Black , GLOW is finding a whole new audience. Despite premiering in 2017, GLOW continues to gain fresh fans, boasting an impressive 93 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and strong viewer reviews.
What is GLOW? GLOW , which stands for Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, is based on the true story of the 1980s women's wrestling show. The series follows Ruth Wilder, portrayed by Alison Brie, a struggling actress desperate for work. Ruth auditions for a wrestling show alongside a diverse group of women, unexpectedly discovering a passion and sisterhood along the way.
But things get complicated when Ruth's former best friend, soap star Debbie Eagan (Betty Gilpin), joins the show following a painful betrayal involving Ruth and Debbie’s husband. Fans call GLOW 'better than Stranger Things' Fans are sharing glowing reviews of the show on social media, with many arguing GLOW is one of Netflix's most underrated series. One enthusiastic viewer said: "I adored it! I watched it twice straight through.
Take every beloved 80s cult film, add amazing 80s fashion and music, fearless storylines covering tough topics, and you get GLOW !" You may also like Another fan praised the show's accuracy to the era, commenting: " GLOW is bri.
