Comedy Series Spotlight Funny Women in Dark Situations
A growing trend in comedy series features funny women navigating challenging and often dark scenarios. Shows like BritBox’s “Riot Women” depict characters forming a rock band, while Peacock’s “The ’Burbs” and Netflix’s “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast” involve women in criminal investigations. Netflix’s “The Hunting Wives” portrays women committing and concealing crimes, with CBS's “Matlock” also featuring a titular heroine in this style of storytelling.
Several new comedy series are emerging across various platforms, featuring funny women in what are described as dark situations. These shows depict female characters in roles ranging from forming musical groups to becoming entangled in criminal activities.
BritBox’s “Riot Women” portrays characters who come together to form a rock band. In Peacock’s “The ’Burbs” and Netflix’s “How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,” the protagonists are involved in criminal investigations and work to uncover dark secrets.
Netflix’s “The Hunting Wives” focuses on women who are causing crimes and actively trying to keep them hidden. CBS also features a titular heroine in its series “Matlock.”
According to Variety, these series represent a trend of comedy where women navigate serious or illicit circumstances.
