TV's Dark Comedies and Dramas Put Older Women in the Spotlight

Summary

This article discusses how television is increasingly featuring older women in leading roles across dark comedies and dramas. It highlights several shows including BritBox's "Riot Women," Peacock's "The 'Burbs," Netflix's "How to Get to Heaven From Belfast" and "The Hunting Wives," and CBS's "Matlock." These series showcase women forming rock bands, meddling in criminal investigations, uncovering dark secrets, and taking on Big Pharma. The piece positions these shows as Emmy contenders that challenge the notion that women become invisible as they age, instead putting them front and center in compelling, darker narratives.

Source

VarietyTV's Dark Comedies and Dramas Put Older Women in the Spotlightvariety.com