Girl Bossis an Americancomedytelevision series created byKay Cannon.[1]The series was released onNetflixon April 21, 2017.[2][3]The show was cancelled after one season.[4]
| Girl Boss | |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Kay Cannon |
| Based on | #Girl Boss bySophia Amoruso |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Jeff Cardoni |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 1 |
| No.of episodes | 13 |
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| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Chrisann Verges |
| Production locations | |
| Running time | 24–29 minutes |
| Production companies | Here We Go Denver and Delilah Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | April 21, 2017 |
Synopsis
editThe show is based onSophia Amoruso's 2014autobiography#Girl Boss,[1]which tells the story of how Amoruso started the companyNasty Galwhile working as a campus safety host for San Francisco'sAcademy of Art University.
Cast
editMain
edit- Britt RobertsonasSophia Marlowe
- Ellie Reedas Annie, Sophia's best friend
- Johnny Simmonsas Shane, Sophia's love interest
- Alphonso McAuleyas Dax, a bartender studying business and Annie's boyfriend
Recurring
edit- Dean Norrisas Jay Marlowe, Sophia's father
- RuPaul Charlesas Lionel,[5]Sophia's neighbor
- Melanie Lynskeyas Gail, the owner of Rememberences and a vintage clothing seller
- Jim Rash[5]as Mobias, the owner of a consignment shop
- Cole Escolaas Nathan
- Nicole Sullivanas Teresa
- Louise Fletcheras Rosie, a bitter old lady
- Norm Macdonald[6]as Rick, Sophia's best and last Boss
- Amanda Rea as Bettina
- Macedo (Michelle and Melissa)as members of Shane's band
- Alice Ripley as Kathleen, Sophia's mom
Production
editIn February 2016, it was announced thatNetflixhad ordered a series based on Amoruso's autobiography#Girl Boss.[7]It was announced that the first season received an order of 13 episodes.[8]In June 2016,Britt Robertsonjoined the cast of the series.[9]That same month,Johnny Simmons,Alphonso McAuleyandEllie Reedjoined the cast.[10][11][12]In July 2016,Dean Norrisjoined the cast in a recurring role.[13]
Principal photographytook place inSan FranciscoandLos Angeles.[14]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Sophia" | Christian Ditter | Kay Cannon | April 21, 2017 | |
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In 2006, 23-year-old Sophia Marlowe is fired from her job at aSan Franciscoshoe store and behind on her rent. When browsing a consignment store, she buys a vintage 1970s motorcycle jacket for nine dollars and sells it oneBayfor $600. This gives her the idea to start her own vintage clothing business on eBay. | |||||
| 2 | "The Hern" | Christian Ditter | Kay Cannon | April 21, 2017 | |
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Sophia has a crisis in confidence when her business hits a bump. She goes to an estate sale to try to find vintage clothing to sell. She discovers she has ahernia,but has no health insurance. | |||||
| 3 | "Thank You, San Francisco" | Christian Ditter | Caroline Williams | April 21, 2017 | |
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Desperate to come up with a name for her business, Sophia shows Shane around her belovedSan Francisco,counting on the city to give her inspiration. She and Shane have differing opinions on whether it is a date or not. | |||||
| 4 | "Ladyshopper99" | Steven Tsuchida | Sonny Lee | April 21, 2017 | |
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Terrified of getting a bad review on eBay, Sophia goes to great lengths to make sure a vintage wedding dress is fixed and delivered to a high-strung bride in time for the wedding. | |||||
| 5 | "Top 8" | Steven Tsuchida | Eben Russell | April 21, 2017 | |
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After having a fight with Annie, Sophia reflects on their friendship, including their initial meeting at aSan Francisco Giantsgame and a rocky trip toCoachella. | |||||
| 6 | "Five Percent" | John Riggi | Kay Cannon | April 21, 2017 | |
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Shane leaves to go on tour. When she finally gets health insurance, Sophia ponders whether to quit her job at theAcademy of Art Universityto focus solely on Nasty Gal. | |||||
| 7 | "Long-Ass Pants" | Amanda Brotchie | Jake Fogelnest | April 21, 2017 | |
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Gail, the owner of a competing vintage clothing business inReno, Nevada,comes out toSan Franciscoto criticize the way Sophia runs her business. Sophia shows her a night on the town and the two end up unexpectedly bonding. | |||||
| 8 | "The Trip" | Amanda Brotchie | Joanna Calo | April 21, 2017 | |
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Sophia, Annie, and Dax take a road trip toLos Angelesto visit Shane, who is on tour there. The fun, romantic trip goes sour when Sophia and Shane end up fighting about their jobs. Annie and Dax go on a drug trip, prompting a confession from Dax. | |||||
| 9 | "Motherfuckin' Bar Graphs" | Jamie Babbit | Jen Braeden | April 21, 2017 | |
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Sophia seeks out a rental space for her business. When she needs a co-signer, she is forced to turn to her dad for help. Eager to prove to him that she is a responsible and capable business owner, she enlists Dax's help, but finds that her father does not totally trust her. | |||||
| 10 | "Vintage Fashion Forum" | Jamie Babbit | Caroline Williams & Sonny Lee | April 21, 2017 | |
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When Annie asks Sophia for a job at Nasty Gal, she gets an unexpected answer. Sophia's competitors plot to take her down. | |||||
| 11 | "Garbage Person" | Jamie Babbit | Kay Cannon & Eben Russell | April 21, 2017 | |
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When her business hits a major bump, Sophia takes a trip to visit someone from her past. | |||||
| 12 | "I Come Crashing" | Christian Ditter | Kay Cannon | April 21, 2017 | |
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With the launch date for her website quickly approaching and much work to do, Sophia and Shane begin to grow distant from one another. Sophia stumbles upon a surprising discovery. | |||||
| 13 | "The Launch" | Christian Ditter | Kay Cannon | April 21, 2017 | |
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Sophia and Annie throw a party to celebrate the launch of the website, but Sophia is distracted by her problems with Shane. | |||||
Reception
editReview aggregatorRotten Tomatoesgives the first season a 32% rating based on 25 reviews and an average rating of 5.94/10.[15]Metacriticgives the series a score of 53 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[16]
Some critics[17]criticized the main character's unlikeability, but praised Robertson's portrayal.[18][19]
Critics were divided as to whether the show presented a feminist message. Jennifer Wright fromNew York Postcalled the show a "feminist fraud" because of Sophia's selfishness.[20]On April 18, 2018, Zimbio criticized the show saying it was "like the weird forgotten cousin ofDegrassi".[21]
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- ^Andreeva, Nellie (June 22, 2016)."'Girl Boss ': Johnny Simmons Cast In Netflix Series ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on November 3, 2016.RetrievedNovember 2,2016.
- ^Petski, Denise (June 15, 2016)."Vine Star Alphonso McAuley Cast In 'Girl Boss ' Netflix Comedy Series".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on March 1, 2020.RetrievedDecember 12,2016.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (June 28, 2016)."Ellie Reed Cast In Netflix Comedy Series 'Girl Boss ', Signs With CAA".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on November 3, 2016.RetrievedNovember 2,2016.
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