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Cre- tor is so high, despite the fact and it’s been a long time coming over their own lives, finances and challenging life can be. Sure, ator and screenwriter Jenna Bans, that most women will never com- “for there to be way more shows families’ futures. Coco known for her work on both mit a robbery to resolve their with the females being the leads ... It seems unfortunate that femi- Ithere are moments of pure joy, Young Miguel (Gonzalez) “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal,” own financial and marital woes, especially right now, with every- nism has had to experience so but the endless layering of respon- secretly dreams of one day sibilities and bills makes it difficult had a clear vision for “Good Girls.” speaks to the care Bans has put thing that’s going on.” For Whit- many waves, yet so little erosion to remain optimistic. It’s easy to fall While discussing the series during into the development of “Good man, there’s “never been a more has occurred along the shoreline. becoming a famous musi- behind, to become lost within a an NBC promo, Bans delved into Girls.” important time for there to be Thankfully, the water may finally cian like the late Ernesto de whirlwind of debt and to learn, in the concept behind the show: These sentiments are deeply re- strong, independent, quirky, inter- be carving out the stones of resis- la Cruz, but with his family’s those moments, that those who “What I really tried to get at flective of modern times, as even esting, different, real, full women, tance, with more and more women ban on music, it’s unlikely you thought would be there for you with this script is the idea of female the show’s title itself forces view- telling their stories and being taking the helm of productions on that his dream will ever be- are no longer around. empowerment — the idea that ers to re-examine their notions of heard.” both the big and small screen. It’s come a reality. However, This is particularly true for wom- you wake up, as a woman in your what it means to be “good girls.” The potential for success with important to remember, however, when an old family photo en, who, despite the efforts of vari- late 30s, early 40s, and go, ‘Oh my Rather than shying away and com- “Good Girls” is not merely in its that this series and other female- leads him to believe that Er- ous feminist waves, still struggle God, where did my power go?’ mitting to outdated stereotypes, historically relevant timing, but the led productions aren’t looking for nesto is an ancestor of his, with being perceived as “nice” Whether it’s having a bunch of kids, women are increasingly opening fact that these women truly are re- a takeover, rather simply desiring the boy breaks into the mu- while attempting to be strong- or a husband that doesn’t really up about the challenges and trau- flective of the lives so many wom- for acceptance and respect. Ambi- sician’s mausoleum and willed and self-reliant. Rather than see you anymore, or these financial ma they’ve faced, along with the en lead daily. To have a series will- tious, engaging and humorous, takes his guitar to play in a continue to suffer these challenges, restrictions that these women are need for more visible, empowered ing to encourage support and soli- “Good Girls” is on course to make talent show on the Day of under.” role models. darity over catfights and jealousy is quite the impact when the series three mothers from various back- the Dead, cursing himself to grounds are kicking hardship to the This desire to see real, complex While discussing the series with reflective of how broad-reaching premieres Monday, Feb. 26, on relationships between women NBC’s promotional team, Whitman social change can be. Women are NBC. be trapped in the Land of curb when “Good Girls” premieres the Dead forever, unless he Monday, Feb. 26, on NBC. can find his way back home “Good Girls” centers around the lives of three suburban moms, each before sunrise. struggling to keep her family and Directors: Lee Unkrich, Adri- finances afloat. Beth (Christina an Molina. Stars: Anthony Hendricks, “Mad Men”) contends Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Ber- with an unfaithful husband, Dean nal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna (Matthew Lillard, “Twin Peaks”), Ubach, Renee Victor, Jaime who all too easily seems to mis- Camil, Alfonso Arau. 2017. place or misuse the family finances. 105 min. Animation. Annie (Mae Whitman, “Parent- hood”), Beth’s little sister, works way too hard for far too little at a supermarket, trying to provide for herself and her child. Ruby (Retta, “Parks and Recreation”), Beth’s lifelong friend, knows exactly the kind of medical treatment her daughter needs, but the cost is seemingly insurmountable for her and her husband, Stan (Reno Wil- son, “Mike & Molly”). When it all becomes too much, these mommas and best friends devise a master plan: rob the local supermarket and walk away with $30,000. Things go a little too easi- ly, however, and the ladies wind up with a lot more dough than they’d anticipated, along with some new challenges. Initially, the series seems a bit difficult to place. A first look makes it seem as though it will be a stan- dard sitcom, but the depth to the show makes it more akin, perhaps, to a crime dramedy. The humor acts as a bit of relief from the difficulties these women are facing, challeng- es not simply bound to gender and relatable to a large segment of North America’s working class. With sleek production and a plot built on action, emotion and a nice A scene from “Coco” dash of sarcasm, “Good Girls” is as intriguing as it is inviting. 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