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- Netflix
- Apr 21, 2017
- Netflix
- Apr 21, 2017
Summary Sophia (Britt Robertson) begins selling vintage clothes online, only to see it become a real business in this comedy series based on Sophia Amoruso's autobiography of the same name.
- Netflix
- Apr 21, 2017
- Netflix
- Apr 21, 2017
Summary Sophia (Britt Robertson) begins selling vintage clothes online, only to see it become a real business in this comedy series based on Sophia Amoruso's autobiography of the same name.
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Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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23% Positive
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69% Mixed
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8% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
53
23% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
69% Mixed
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
The frenetic Girlboss is a frustrating but occasionally fun show that might be too enamored with its subject. ... I kept watching the series because of its charming cast. Robertson gives a totally committed performance and really shines in the few moments when the show slows to examine her character’s vulnerability.
Like most Netflix shows, Girlboss suffers from pacing problems, though thankfully the episodes are kept under 30 minutes. It gains steam in its latter half, but drags its feet on the way there, failing to find drama in desperate thrift-store searches.
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Based on 50 User Ratings
5.9
52% Positive
26 Ratings
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18% Mixed
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30% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 50 User Ratings
5.9
52% Positive
26 Ratings
26 Ratings
18% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
30% Negative
15 Ratings
15 Ratings
The drooling idiocy of these haters leaving 0 point reviews and whatnot is astounding. I just want one thing to be clear: television series are not about your political "cause". **** are hating on this show for not being feminist enough, when the entire thing was made by women, and it's based on a true story of an actual woman who actually became a CEO. Perhaps it's possible that there is a range of human experience, and cinematic storytelling is a reflection of that, and only that. If it doesn't hit your social justice G-spot, you can still appreciate it as a piece of enjoyable storytelling.
The cinematography and lighting is on point, the writing is punchy, there are hilarious moments, it doesn't linger on any dramatic moments longer than it needs to, and it's FREE on netflix for your enjoyment.
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SEASON 1
I don't get all the hate! Yes, it's messy. Yes, she's selfish. Yes, the pace is erratic. I love all of these things. It's funny, and weird, and I couldn't love Annie more. This show makes me feel the way I think Girls wanted me to feel, but I could never quite get there. It's warmer and makes me less angry at my generation. Give it a shot.
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Ms. Robertson convincingly portrays Sophia’s defensiveness and irritating energy, but there’s a pinched, limited quality to her performance. Sophia needs charisma, and Ms. Robertson hasn’t found it. The bigger issue may be the disconnect between the part of Girlboss that wants to be a character study and the part that needs to be a conventionally entertaining series.
Created by Kay Cannon ("Pitch Perfect"), and counting Charlize Theron among its producers, Girlboss clearly wants to be another contemplation of that delicate period on the cusp of full-fledged adulthood, which is where "Girls" began and ended...While this Netflix show has the desire and outward trappings to be its spiritual heir in addressing that moment, Girlboss ultimately feels too loose, and thinly drawn, to close the deal.
Girlboss does not seem to know what it wants to be when it grows up. And while the potential is thrilling, it’s messy, too.
For all of Girlboss‘ bluster, the real problem isn’t that Sophia is unlikeable, it’s that she’s uninteresting. Hardly fleshed out beyond a line drawing of a devil-may-care rebel who hardly blinks at the idea of raiding a dead woman’s closet for vintage goodies, she’s a terribly wobbly center for an already uncentered show.
Nasty Gal isn’t the only thing that goes bankrupt here. The show is tolerable only in small doses. Watching two or more episodes in succession may cause vacuousness.
A lot of people I know hated this series, but something about it really entertained me. I thought it was funny, uplifting and cute. Okay, some episodes were a little bit dull, but it was the first season! I don't think Girlboss deserves all the hate and I would have loved to see a second season -- but yeah, I guess that's just me.
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SEASON 1
While the story carries some interest, the main character is completely unlikable. She's just an obnoxiously over-the-top entitled brat with zero sense of self or others. This would be fine if a few redeeming qualities were thrown in or there were some signs of remorse or self-doubt that pointed towards character development, but 3 episodes in she's even less likable than in the first episode. The fact that this character has friends or people that are interested in her in this story is just ridiculous. No one in real life would put up with this person.
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SEASON 1
I just think this kind of "post-modernistic" Netflix show could use a re-check up on its aesthetics. After going through three episodes, I get a huge headache from the "Girlboss" attitude. Throwing back to an old age culture just makes it seem even nastier. It's your call if you want to see this kind of ****
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SEASON 1
It wasn't necessarily NOT engaging but it also didn't leave much of an impression in the slightest. The characters were not terrible nor were they poorly acted. In fact I would say that the characters were the only thing trying to be complex in an otherwise one-dimensional story and plot.
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SEASON 1
After about 3 episodes, I still didn't find the main character and the ones surrounding her interesting.
The show wants her to be cute and charming with a devil-may-care attitude, but that was all lost on me, especially because the writers didn't bother to flesh out her character any further.
So, I didn't feel any spark in that respect and I found it all rather tedious.
That leads you to wondering, why all those people around her think she's great and help her without getting anything in return.
Ah well...nevermind.
Give it a try, if you must. It's not worth my time, however.
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