FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 3, 2018 staradvertiser.com OVER IT It’s time for ladies to unite instead of catfi ght, and prove that women really do run the world. Three moms and best friends are driven to commit a crime when desperation and emotional turmoil prove too much. Beth (Christina Hendricks), her sister Annie (Mae Whitman) and her best friend Ruby (Retta) star as three fresh, bank robbing rebels in Good Girls. Premieres Monday, Feb. 26, on NBC. WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE LIVE @ THE LEGISLATURE Join Senate and House leadership as they discuss upcoming legislation and issues of importance to the community. TOMORROW, 8:30AM | CHANNEL 49 | olelo.org/49 olelo.org ON THE COVER | GOOD GIRLS Done with desperation Three moms are tired of the cost is seemingly insurmountable for her and the lives of women is clear and cannot be and her husband, Stan (Reno Wilson, “Mike & denied. Creator and screenwriter Jenna Bans, being ‘Good Girls’ Molly”). known for her work on both “Grey’s Anatomy” When it all becomes too much, these mom- and “Scandal,” had a clear vision for “Good By Kat Mulligan mas and best friends devise a master plan: Girls.” While discussing the series during an TV Media rob the local supermarket and walk away with NBC promo, Bans delved into the concept be- $30,000. Things go a little too easily, however, hind the show: t’s hard to truly prepare for how challenging and the ladies wind up with a lot more dough “What I really tried to get at with this script life can be. Sure, there are moments of pure than they’d anticipated, along with some is the idea of female empowerment — Ijoy, but the endless layering of responsibili- new challenges. the idea that you wake up, as a woman ties and bills makes it difficult to remain opti- Initially, the series seems a bit difficult in your late 30s, early 40s, and go, mistic. It’s easy to fall behind, to become lost to place. A first look makes it seem as ‘Oh my God, where did my power go?’ within a whirlwind of debt and to learn, in those though it will be a standard sitcom, but Whether it’s having a bunch of kids, moments, that those who you thought would the depth to the show makes it more or a husband that doesn’t really see be there for you are no longer around. akin, perhaps, to a crime dramedy. you anymore, or these financial re- This is particularly true for women, who, de- The humor acts as a bit strictions that these women are spite the efforts of various feminist waves, of relief from the difficul- under.” still struggle with being perceived as “nice” ties these women are This desire to see real, while attempting to be strong-willed and self- facing, challenges not complex relationships reliant. Rather than continue to suffer these simply bound to gen- between women come challenges, three mothers from various back- der and relatable to to life on the small grounds are kicking hardship to the curb when a large segment of screen was a huge “Good Girls” premieres Monday, Feb. 26, on North America’s driving force for Bans. NBC. working class. The fact that the relat- “Good Girls” centers around the lives of three With sleek ability factor is so high, suburban moms, each struggling to keep her production and despite the fact that family and finances afloat. Beth (Christina a plot built on most women will nev- Hendricks, “Mad Men”) contends with an un- action, emotion er commit a robbery faithful husband, Dean (Matthew Lillard, “Twin and a nice dash to resolve their own Peaks”), who all too easily seems to misplace of sarcasm, financial and marital or misuse the family finances. Annie (Mae “Good Girls” is woes, speaks to the Whitman, “Parenthood”), Beth’s little sister, as intriguing as it care Bans has put into works way too hard for far too little at a super- is inviting. the development of market, trying to provide for herself and her Despite being “Good Girls.” child. Ruby (Retta, “Parks and Recreation”), a broadly relatable Beth’s lifelong friend, knows exactly the kind show, the em- Reno Wilson stars in “Good Girls” of medical treatment her daughter needs, but phasis on females 2 STAR CHANNELS FEBRUARy 25 - MarCH 3, 2018 SOAP UPDATES By Andrew Sawyer Paul and Will struggle heart. Molly lashes out. Monica has a surprise TV Media to get free, but their for Michael. Olivia decides to stand by her man situation has brought no matter what. Alexis finds herself in a pre- For the week of February 19 - 23 them closer. Tripp carious position. Anna makes a promise. Sam bonds with Ciara. looks out for a friend. Jason turns to Peter for Billie is rushed to the help. Peter knows much more than he is letting The Bold and the Beautiful hospital. Ciara and on. Ava’s gallery is threatened. Sonny confides Thorne moves in for a passionate kiss with Tripp find themselves something in Epiphany. Griffin calls for help. Katie. Ridge reaches out to his brother and in serious danger. Franco has a meeting with Kevin. gifts Thorne with a meaningful heirloom. Hope Kayla attempts to The Young and the Restless finds a new partner as she plans to relaunch keep something Nick accepts Chelsea’s proposal. Later, the Hope for the Future line at Forrester from Steve. A hos- Chelsea has a hostile encounter with Phyllis. Creations. Steffy turns to Ridge to help her tage situation turns Melody Thomas When Chelsea arrives home, she tells Nick through this emotionally difficult time in her deadly. Steve has a Scott and Eric she wants to get married right away. Nick tells life. After having a heartfelt conversation with Braeden in “The heartwarming reunion her she’s rushing things and they argue. They Liam, Wyatt delivers some bad news to Bill. Young and the with Tripp. Marlena agree to get married in July and start the adop- Liam shares his happiness about his unborn Restless” comforts John, who tion process so they can both be parents to child with Hope and then he makes a sugges- is consumed with Connor and Christian. At Hamilton-Winters, tion about their future. Steffy tries to make it guilt. Eric and Jennifer run into Brady and Eve. Hilary gives Charlie a flash drive to complete clear to Ridge that what happened that night Maggie finds out about Brady and Victor’s tasks. Charlie copies files onto Devon’s laptop between her and Bill was consensual. Although plan. Kate tears into John for putting Billie’s and then leaves when he realizes he’s late for Quinn is pleased by the current situation be- life in danger. Chad tells Stefan to stay away hockey practice. When Devon arrives at the tween Wyatt and Katie, she resigns herself to from Abigail. Maggie walks out on Victor. Lucas office, he finds that one of the files is footage doing her best to comfort her son. Sally march- shares a warm moment with Will. Abigail makes Hilary secretly shot of Juliet. In it, Juliet admits es into Spencer Publications and confronts an unexpected move in regards to Stefan. that she lied about Cane sexually harassing Bill about going back on what Liam promised. Hope has a romantic surprise in store for Rafe. her. Phyllis asks Sharon to help her dig up dirt Katie and Wyatt realize something about their Claire, at last, uncovers what Ciara’s secret is. on Chelsea. Sharon hesitates, until Phyllis tells miscommunication. Brady confesses something to Eve. her that she’s worried Chelsea will ruin Nick’s Days of Our Lives General Hospital life. 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