The Bold Type is the perfect mold between FreeForm’s primary focus and that of its former identity, ABC Family. We get both FreeForm’s obsession with young, modelesque young adults while we get what ABC Family did best. Which is pushing the envelope, bring about diverse and intriguing stories, while also catering to that a teen…
The Bold Type ends its first season reminding fans, and those curious, what it is essentially about. Finding love, making mistakes, showing initiative, and realizing there is more to life than your 9 to 5 and parties. Whenever possible, find meaning in your work and life for that is what makes you the bold type.
Best Of Forgiveness is a conversation, not a decision. — “This morning’s therapy session was about Forgiveness” [So Let’s Talk About] […] when you find something good in this world, you’d best hold on. With love, not desperation. — Queen Sugar: Season 2/ Episode 8 “Freedom’s Plow” [Mid-Season Finale] One of the most important things…
There are some twists and unexpected turns in The Bold Type’s season 1 penultimate episode. The kind which definitely will make the wait for season 2 difficult.
With layoffs hitting Siemen, and possibly Scarlet, so comes the question of what life could be like if any of the ladies lost their jobs.
After watching Kat take on the patriarchy and discrimination, Jane be… Jane, and Sutton work her ass off to get to where she is — we get an episode which has major things happen, but in a very subdued way. Collected Quote(s) I don’t want to change you, but I don’t want to change either.
Outside of one or two moments which are eye roll worthy, The Bold Type remains consistent. All the while setting us up for the idea, not everything will be an obstacle these girls can overcome. Because sometimes the “enemy” is genetics. Collected Quote(s) “Prevention is always better than treatment.” “Fear causes bad behavior.”
Though I consume so many hours of media weekly, I still find it amazing when a movie or show has a moment that gets me teary eyed or inspired. For, to be honest, sometimes I just feel like I’m on autopilot but then there is Wednesday and Thursday morning when I usually watch The Bold…
Best Of Feeling like you are the subject and not the object is such a crazy shift in autonomy. — Kathryn Hahn – THR Full Comedy Actress Roundtable Hopefully, the goal in being yourself is that it puts you on the right path. — Sam Jones (The Off Camera Show) Lives are saved by tough…
Taking initiative, believing in yourself, and not giving up. Generally, these are framed messages in a school. Yet, with The Bold Type, they are made into real world examples. The kind you can really follow and inspire to incorporate into your life. For, as said in episodes 1 -3, this is a show made to…
As a 25-year-old Black dude, meaning I’m Sutton’s age, who watches shows of which I’m probably not the aimed for demographic, it can be weird. Only because sometimes folks don’t get it. Why would someone your age watch Andi Mack or even something like The Bold Type? Well, it is because we live in an…
The Bold Type continues to present a different voice for the young woman. One which brings on the different thoughts, dreams, fears, and personality types without necessarily feeling like tropes. For there is a serious effort by the writers to present real people with layers and complexities and not some mindless guilty pleasure.
Best Of One’s happiness is one’s own to define and decide.Looking down on someone’s decision or making it for them is nothing but heavy-handed. “Chtholly.” SukaSuka Remaining silent when one must speak is the slow death of freedom. “What Do I Care For Morning.” Queen Sugar My mother always said when someone invites you to…
What The Bold Type presents is what FreeForm is known for mixed with what made ABC Family great. It has FreeForm’s obsessive need to feature modelesque attractive young people. However, it also contains ABC Family’s ideology of pushing past the superficial and present stories and characters its viewers will become loyal to.