GLOW Review: 7 Ups And 2 Downs

4. A Great, Eclectic Ensemble

Much like Orange is the New Black, GLOW has assembled a sprawling, diverse cast full of talented women from across the entertainment industry.

Outside of the main trio, there are a number of recognisable faces, each of whom do a great job with whatever they're given: there's actual wrestler Kia Stevens as Tamee, who becomes the aforementioned Welfare Queen; singer Kate Nash as Rhonda; musician Jackie Tohn as Melrose; and a whole host of other actors, dancers, and so on.

There are issues with the characters, but all of the cast are people you want to watch and spend more time with, and even if they're supposed to be a villain there's a good chance you'll end up rooting for them.

Britney Young's Carmen, whose character comes from wrestling stock (her brothers are played by Carlito and Brodus Clay), is a standout, a winning mix of earnestness and in-ring skill, while Sydelle Noel's Cherry is another highlight, the no-nonsense trainer who is something of a badass.