GLOW Season 2 Review: 7 Ups And 1 Down

2. It Avoids The Common Netflix Problems

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Too many episodes? Not enough story to fill its runtime, leading to a considerable amount of bloat? A noticeable sag in the middle? These are problems that plague all kinds of Netflix shows, from the Marvel series to Orange is the New Black.

Despite the considerable amount of drama, however, GLOW avoids all of these issues, serving as a great example of how Netflix can work. At 10 episodes it feels like just the right length, with a lot of the show driven by plot in order to keep you bingeing, but enough character work - especially with Debbie, Ruth, and Sam - to invest in too. The episodes breeze by at just half-an-hour in length, packing a lot in without feeling stuffed, and the result is a season that nicely builds momentum and never loses it.

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NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.