
As a critic, I have to say Sally Wainwright, the brilliant mind behind Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack, has done it again with Riot Women. This six-part series, arriving on BritBox January 14th, is a real eye-opener. It tackles the often-ignored realities of women’s lives – things like loneliness, feeling invisible, menopause, the exhaustion of caregiving, and the shame surrounding it all. Now, that might sound heavy, but trust me, it’s anything but. It’s the story of a group of women who decide to form a punk band and enter a local talent show, and in doing so, completely transform their lives. It’s a raucous, smart, and surprisingly funny look at finding freedom later in life, and I think it’ll resonate with viewers of any age.