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The Bold Type (on Netflix)

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paniniswapx3 · 20/06/2021 18:09

Anyone watching?

I'm totally loving it - women supporting women and no one being awful, but going through the ups and downs of 20-somethings in NYC. Beautiful clothes and people!

I'm not keen on all the sex as some of the lesbian scenes seem gratuitous and made for men but overall I love this show!

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Flavabobble · 20/06/2021 20:25

I tried this a few weeks ago, not generally my sort of thing at all.
Ended up bingeing all 4 seasons, thoroughly enjoyed it. I found the lack of bitchiness and their mutual support quite uplifting.

toucancancan · 20/06/2021 20:29

Yes it's like a younger, modern Sex and the City.

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paniniswapx3 · 20/06/2021 21:30

I think it's the lack of bitchiness that I love the most - there's no 'baddie' as such and everyone (including Jaclyn) is there to help and support one another and make the best possible magazine they can. Shit still happens but they love and support each other as best they can through things. Currently watching about Jane's mastectomy and Sutton's miscarriage - so good!

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DariaMorgendorffer · 20/06/2021 21:36

I liked it! Binged it all.

DaisyChainsForever · 20/06/2021 22:41

I didn't think i'd like it, but i ended up watching all of it very quickly! Really hope there's another season.

DariaMorgendorffer · 20/06/2021 22:44

The fifth season is the last, and only 6 episodes
I think! It's airing in the US now, but not sure when it'll be available in UK.

SpeakFriendAndEnter · 20/06/2021 23:12

I binge watched too and really enjoyed it! I was sad when I'd watched all of the episodes!

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paniniswapx3 · 20/06/2021 23:23

@DariaMorgendorffer

The fifth season is the last, and only 6 episodes I think! It's airing in the US now, but not sure when it'll be available in UK.
Oh no, that's too soon for me! Need another few seasons!
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Netaporter · 21/06/2021 23:07

I’m watching this with my DD. Agree supportive women is great, gratuitous sex scenes not so much. Don’t get me started on the unlikely scene where a love egg gets stuck and rather than go to A&E/a nurse you get your friend to fish it out 🤢

Cheeseandlobster · 21/06/2021 23:13

I love this too. Especially Jaclyn who is THE best boss. I do think Jane tries to make a lot of things about her though. She started to grate on me in series 4

SatsumaFan · 28/06/2021 22:24

Oh FML I just clicked on this as have just started S2 and scrolled down to see massive spoilers! Thanks OP Sad Maybe ask MNHQ to add SPOILERS to your title??

mnahmnah · 28/06/2021 22:27

I loved it, even though I’m much older than their target audience I’m sure! It’s a great update to sex and the city.

Shmithecat2 · 28/06/2021 22:31

I love it. I want Jaclyn's whole wardrobe. Although I'm sick of Kat's constant navel gazing, and if Sutton doesn't want Richard, I'll have him. And yes, I'm pretty sure I'm too old to be watching it.

EasterIssland · 29/06/2021 23:24

I have binged it. And I’d be happy to have Richard as well :)

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paniniswapx3 · 29/06/2021 23:37

Agreed - I'll take Jaclyn's wardrobe and Richard as a partner and all will be well Grin

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SocksAndTheCity · 23/08/2023 15:23

I know this is a proper zombie thread, but I'm bumping in case anybody might like to know that all five series of The Bold Type are now available on iplayer - it's showing from the start on BBC3 🥳

I've never seen the fifth one so I'm very happy 😊

Gothambutnotahamster · 23/08/2023 17:16

Me too - i didn't even know there was a 5th series. Think I'll rewatch from Season 1 again!

SocksAndTheCity · 23/08/2023 19:39

Gothambutnotahamster · 23/08/2023 17:16

Me too - i didn't even know there was a 5th series. Think I'll rewatch from Season 1 again!

I'm doing exactly that! I'd forgotten how good it is, even allowing for the odd patchy episode.

The fifth series is the end AFAIK Sad

SatsumaFan · 23/08/2023 20:46

Ooh thanks for this! I binged series 1-4 during Covid and didn't realise 5 was now out in the UK finally!

Netaporter · 23/08/2023 21:34

Ooh 5th season? Assuming not on NF? I’m all over that!

tennissquare · 23/08/2023 21:53

Yes thanks for the tip, I'm watching Series 5 now, reminds me of my binge in 2021!

BlessedBeTheFruitCake · 24/08/2023 09:04

Ah brilliant. I watched this originally on Netflix but can’t remember how much I watched and of course it’s not on there now. I’ll rewatch it all on iPlayer.

SatsumaFan · 30/09/2023 19:09

How's everyone going with watching the final series? I finished it last night and shed a little tear (blame the hormones!). It was so so cheesy and probably the worst season yet, but still a nice easy watch and I'll miss the fashion!

Netaporter · 05/10/2023 04:05

Also finished. Knew that Jane was going to turn it down and shouted at the telly 😂

SatsumaFan · 05/10/2023 22:13

😂 Yeah, she had an immediate "look" that she gave, didn't she? Happy for Cat tho, absolutely the better choice. Not sure about the Sutton story line... It was all so cheesy and trite?!