Unless you have been living under a rock for the past three months (or busy with other mainstream shows like Game of Thrones – which isn't an excuse, by the way), you must have come across The Bold Type, a fresh new show on journalism, empowerment and encouraging people to be their true selves. Not only did this show showcase intersectional feminism, it never lost track of its true message that was underlined in every episode: Be Bold.
So, why haven't you watched it again?
The Bold Type revolves around three best friends: the resilient not-so-plain Jane (Katie Stevens), fierce Kat (Aisha Dee) and passionate Sutton (Meghann Fahy) who work together at a global woman’s feminist magazine called Scarlet under the guidance of the incredibly talented and exceptionally badass Editor In Chief Jacqueline Carlyle (Melora Hardin).
But why isn't this show just like any other drama?
The Bold Type showcases the purest friendship between these three women, who lift each other up and are willing to be there for any problem but at the same time give each other the space they need but also speak when needed to be pushed. While watching, you will remember your own besties, without whom (I’m brave enough to admit) we would be lost. This friendship takes them through all the struggles we see them face in season 1, which just concluded on 5th September. This beautiful friendship is what I first grasped and it continues to be heartwarming and well worth watching with each episode.
This show also brings people of color in the forefront, giving them a personality and their own motives. Not only does it promote gender equality, it also has unapologetic LGBTQA+ representation. The Bold Type addresses hard topics like immigration issues and sexual assault. It’s true that all this has been done before but not this way. The show explores difficult topics with ease and depicts what struggles people face once they graduate into the “real world."
This show has it all: drama, justice, issues, adulthood problems, friendship, trust, and everything else. Trust me, you need to see it.
Basically, love yourself and watch The Bold Type.