For those of you who do not know, I identify as a Feminist. If you want me to explain my views on Feminism just comment below and I will write a post about it if there is any interest in that. However, my feminism is what interested me in this Amazon original show set in the 1970s surrounding a group of girls who work for a newspaper as researchers but aspire to be journalists and all of their other life problems.
I love that the story mainly followed Patti's story but that it included large segments of the other girls' stories as well since they all have a common problem with society. At this point in time, many newspapers were not allowing women to be reporters.Patti was fed up with that. All she wanted to do was write. She was a researcher for her boyfriend. That meant that she did all of the grunt work for him; got phone numbers, set up interviews, obtained the paperwork he needed, and did all of his other errands. That also meant that she would proof his work and help him figure out what angles and stories to write. However, she would never get to write an article or get a byline. Therefore, she and some of the other girls in the pit decide to file a lawsuit with the NAACP against the paper.
The show follows the girls as they work with their lawyer to get enough complaints, the evidence that they are being unjustly treated compared to their male counterparts, etc. The show also follows Patti as she deals with her daily struggles with the men in her life as well as family. The show also follows the relationships among the other girls as well and even some of the more prominent men in the story.
The show was so good and I really wish that there was going to be a second season. Amazon, please bring it back!
Rate: 5/5
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