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Beth (Christina daughter needs, but the cost is women are under.” quirky, interesting, different, real, en, who, despite the efforts of vari- Hendricks, “Mad Men”) contends seemingly insurmountable for her This desire to see real, complex full women, telling their stories t’s hard to truly prepare for how ous feminist waves, still struggle with an unfaithful husband, Dean and her husband, Stan (Reno Wil- relationships between women and being heard.” Ichallenging life can be. Sure, with being perceived as “nice” (Matthew Lillard, “Twin Peaks”), son, “Mike & Molly”). come to life on the small screen The potential for success with there are moments of pure joy, but while attempting to be strong- who all too easily seems to mis- When it all becomes too much, was a huge driving force for Bans. “Good Girls” is not merely in its willed and self-reliant. Rather than place or misuse the family financ- historically relevant timing, but the the endless layering of responsibil- these mommas and best friends The fact that the relatability factor continue to suffer these challeng- es. Annie (Mae Whitman, “Parent- devise a master plan: rob the local is so high, despite the fact that fact that these women truly are re- ities and bills makes it difficult to es, three mothers from various hood”), Beth’s little sister, works supermarket and walk away with most women will never commit a flective of the lives so many wom- remain optimistic. It’s easy to fall backgrounds are kicking hardship way too hard for far too little at a $30,000. Things go a little too easi- robbery to resolve their own finan- en lead daily. To have a series will- behind, to become lost within a to the curb when “Good Girls” pre- supermarket, trying to provide for ly, however, and the ladies wind up cial and marital woes, speaks to ing to encourage support and soli- whirlwind of debt and to learn, in mieres Monday, Feb. 26, on NBC. herself and her child. Ruby (Retta, with a lot more dough than they’d the care Bans has put into the de- darity over catfights and jealousy is those moments, that those who “Good Girls” centers around “Parks and Recreation”), Beth’s anticipated, along with some new velopment of “Good Girls.” reflective of how broad-reaching you thought would be there for the lives of three suburban moms, lifelong friend, knows exactly the challenges. These sentiments are deeply re- social change can be. Women are Initially, the series seems a bit flective of modern times, as even standing up and demanding to be difficult to place. A first look makes the show’s title itself forces view- heard, just as Beth, Annie and Ruth it seem as though it will be a stan- ers to re-examine their notions of are demanding to have control dard sitcom, but the depth to the what it means to be “good girls.” over their own lives, finances and show makes it more akin, perhaps, Rather than shying away and com- families’ futures. to a crime dramedy. The humor acts mitting to outdated stereotypes, It seems unfortunate that femi- as a bit of relief from the difficulties women are increasingly opening nism has had to experience so these women are facing, challeng- up about the challenges and trau- many waves, yet so little erosion es not simply bound to gender and ma they’ve faced, along with the has occurred along the shoreline. relatable to a large segment of need for more visible, empowered Thankfully, the water may finally North America’s working class. role models. be carving out the stones of resis- With sleek production and a plot While discussing the series with tance, with more and more women built on action, emotion and a nice NBC’s promotional team, Whit- taking the helm of productions on dash of sarcasm, “Good Girls” is as man explained “Good Girls” both the big and small screen. It’s intriguing as it is inviting. achieves this, as it is “a great important to remember, however, Despite being a broadly relat- show, with excellent women at the that this series and other female- able show, the emphasis on fe- helm of it,” and it’s been a long led productions aren’t looking for a males and the lives of women is time coming “for there to be way takeover, rather simply desiring for clear and cannot be denied. Cre- more shows with the females be- acceptance and respect. Ambitious, ator and screenwriter Jenna Bans, ing the leads ... especially right engaging and humorous, “Good known for her work on both now, with everything that’s going Girls” is on course to make quite “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal,” on.” For Whitman, there’s “never the impact when the series pre- had a clear vision for “Good Girls.” been a more important time for mieres Monday, Feb. 26, on NBC. While discussing the series during an NBC promo, Bans delved into the concept behind the show: “What I really tried to get at with this script is the idea of fe- male empowerment — the idea that you wake up, as a woman in your late 30s, early 40s, and go, ‘Oh my God, where did my power go?’ Whether it’s having a bunch of kids, or a husband that doesn’t re- Reno Wilson stars in “Good Girls” ally see you anymore, or these fi- Betty Biggs Beauty & Tanning Salon Offering Walk-Ins Lee “The Dealmaker” Thompson • Waxing Welcome Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good: • Full Service Hair Salon His love endures forever. • Massages By Pat Chavis 1 Chronicles 16:34 • Tanning Beds & Spray Tanning • Esthetician Available Hablamos Español $5 Off Eyelash Lift 101 West Blue Street, St Pauls, NC 28384 15% OFF All Chemical Treatments for Hair geNeSiS Lumberton Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Offers Expire 2/28/18 (910) 865-1198 www.genesisoutletstore.com Lumberton500 Linkhaw Chevrolet Road, Lumberton Buick GMC NC 28358 Cadillac 106 E. 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