GLOW is an American comedy-drama television series created by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch for Netflix .[ 1] The series revolves around a fictionalization of the characters and gimmicks of the 1980s syndicated women's professional wrestling circuit, the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (or GLOW) founded by David McLane .[ 2]
The first season consists of 10 episodes and was released on June 23, 2017.[ 3] [ 4] On August 10, 2017, Netflix renewed the series for a second season of 10 episodes, which premiered on June 29, 2018.[ 5] The series was renewed on August 20, 2018 for a third season, which premiered on August 9, 2019.[ 6] [ 7] On September 20, 2019, the series was renewed for a fourth and final season.[ 8] However, in October 2020, that decision was reversed by Netflix, and the final season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[ 9]
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^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 31, 2016). " 'Orange Is the New Black' Creator Sets '80s Women's Wrestling Comedy Series 'GLOW' at Netflix" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 31, 2016 .
^ Roxborough, Scott (March 1, 2017). " 'GLOW,' Netflix's Women's Wrestling Comedy, to Launch June 23" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved March 1, 2017 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 10, 2017). " 'GLOW': Netflix Renews Women's Wrestling Comedy For Season 2" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved August 10, 2017 .
^ Holloway, Daniel (August 20, 2018). " 'GLOW' Renewed by Netflix for Season 3" . Variety . Retrieved August 20, 2018 .
^ Iannucci, Rebecca (May 31, 2019). "GLOW Set for August Return at Netflix — See the First Photos From Season 3" . TVLine . Retrieved May 31, 2019 .
^ Otterson, Joe (September 20, 2019). " 'GLOW' Renewed for Fourth and Final Season at Netflix" . Variety . Retrieved September 20, 2019 .
^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 5, 2020). " 'GLOW' Canceled By Netflix, Won't Proceed With Fourth & Final Season Due To COVID-19" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 5, 2020 .