
GLOW
The girls are back in town.
Created by Carly Mensch, Liz Flahive
On Netflix
A witty, affectionate ensemble comedy-drama about misfits finding sisterhood and reinvention through 1980s wrestling, balancing irreverent humor with genuine character depth.
In 1980s LA, a crew of misfits reinvent themselves as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is GLOW easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does GLOW leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is GLOW scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is GLOW violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.
Is GLOW sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like GLOW, and what each one shares →
Like GLOW
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as GLOW
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like GLOW, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like GLOW, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like GLOW, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



















































