A woman struggling in her life as a quietly tortured housewife finds an unconventional path to power through an unlikely source: the world of aerobics.A woman struggling in her life as a quietly tortured housewife finds an unconventional path to power through an unlikely source: the world of aerobics.A woman struggling in her life as a quietly tortured housewife finds an unconventional path to power through an unlikely source: the world of aerobics.
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins & 5 nominations total
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I can say this was a legit representation, it very much reminded me of times when I struggled with mine.... Not sure why people say it "doesn't bring awareness to eating disorders" - how so?? By being a realistic representation it absolutely brings awareness, and just because something makes you uncomfortable doesn't mean it wasn't well done. Oh and she definitely was bulimic (people wondered if she actually was or not due to no toilet flushing, etc).... When her husband comments on her eyes being all bloodshot that's from the pressure of vomiting.
A couple of months ago, after 10 minutes of watching I turned it off as I was expecting something different. Last night, I wanted different and oh my word, this is brilliant!! I binge watched season one in one go and then season two.
Rose Byrne is absolutely PHENOMENAL, the soundtrack is fantastic and the story sharp. I also love how it captures the 80's so well! (I grew up in the 80's, my mum had the same kind of video camera and black hard plastic bag that it came with-so funny seeing that and other 80's scenes/things) Cannot wait for season three!
Rose Byrne is absolutely PHENOMENAL, the soundtrack is fantastic and the story sharp. I also love how it captures the 80's so well! (I grew up in the 80's, my mum had the same kind of video camera and black hard plastic bag that it came with-so funny seeing that and other 80's scenes/things) Cannot wait for season three!
It captures the heart of being a woman in the eighties so well. Split a dozen ways, trying to keep your head above water as you fulfill everyone else's needs. If only you are thin and pretty enough you will be happy. Nailed it. Byrne's character even has a bit of the snarky feminist attitude leftover from the seventies.
I love it so far. Yes, there's lots of in-head dialogue, but that's what obsessive people do.
Love the actor playing the aerobics guru - she fits the part exactly. LA in the eighties.
Looks like its going to be a fun ride.
Give it a try if you like real, snarky women or if you lived through that era with open eyes.
I love it so far. Yes, there's lots of in-head dialogue, but that's what obsessive people do.
Love the actor playing the aerobics guru - she fits the part exactly. LA in the eighties.
Looks like its going to be a fun ride.
Give it a try if you like real, snarky women or if you lived through that era with open eyes.
Watched the first 4 episodes and got hooked on it. Good acting, dark, funny, love Robe Byrne, she is always very good but as rest of the cast in this case.
Some people complain and low rated this show because it is not 100% on aerobics or because the house's style is more 70's than 80's.
Nobody said it was an aerobics documentary and if you have decorated or remodelled your house in 1975 you are not gonna necessarely change it in 1981 with the 80's style.
I think it is much more realistic than many movies/shows where the decade style is overly exaggerated, especially in the transition period.
Some people complain and low rated this show because it is not 100% on aerobics or because the house's style is more 70's than 80's.
Nobody said it was an aerobics documentary and if you have decorated or remodelled your house in 1975 you are not gonna necessarely change it in 1981 with the 80's style.
I think it is much more realistic than many movies/shows where the decade style is overly exaggerated, especially in the transition period.
Whoever did the trailer and write up for this one scared a lot of people off-I almost didn't watch-it's really not about a woman making an exercise video or finding herself through exercise.....it's a dark and hard look at bulimia, the role/portrayal/treatment of women in the 80s, and abusive relationships. Rose Byrne and Deidre Friel are particularly excellent in this! Edgy and unexpected, a great watch.
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- TriviaFirst season episode titles often begin with some variation of "Let's Get ....", as a homage to Olivia Newton-John's hit song "Physical" from 1981, released during the aerobics craze that swept America in the early 1980's. Its chorus repeatedly uses the line, "Let's get physical...".
- GoofsLatter-day Saints (Mormons) never preface any reference to, or address of/to, Heavenly Father with the definite article "the" as is repeated in numerous episodes.
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