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Putting together a magazine is not an easy task, requiring a lot of teamwork to finish the job and get the publication on newsstand shelves. That's why the staffers responsible for producing global women's magazine Scarlet lean on one another as they try to find their own voices. While working together to publish each issue of the periodical, they struggle to find their identities, manage friendships and find love. The drama series is inspired by the life of longtime magazine editor and executive Joanna Coles, who serves as an executive producer.

Is anyone watching this? It's not the best but not bad for a summer watch.
 

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I just binged the first couple of episodes last night. I love it! It's so cute and mirrors exactly what my friends and I are currently going through in regards to being in your 20s and finding your footing in your career.


What don't you like about it, OP?
 

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I just binged the first couple of episodes last night. I love it! It's so cute and mirrors exactly what my friends and I are currently going through in regards to being in your 20s and finding your footing in your career.


What don't you like about it, OP?

I don't dislike and will keep watching the first season but I don't really like any of the three girls. LOL

The lead is kind of annoying. And the thing with the hot writer from the men's magazine is so obvious and cliche.

Kat is okay and I guess it's interesting seeing someone who's so confident question their sexuality.

Sutton is the worst one. I'm not feeling her relationship with the board member but I think they are heading towards a love triangle with Alex and there's no chemistry there at all. So I'm not looking forward to that.

Like I said, it's cool for a summer watch but I would love it if there are twists and I end up being surprised because right now it seems a little predictable.
 

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I've seen commercials and feel like it's a knock of xes in the City. Pretty sure the majority of the script revolves around social media "feminist" type things, casual xes no relationships, and unrealistic after college struggle. Super cliche. Nothing new.

I'm really tired of all of these movies/shows pushing the same lifestyle and same type of woman. Can you show some diversity? Come up with something new?
 

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I really love this show. One of the best Freeform has had in years.
 

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Did you guys watch the last episode? I thought it was the best of the three and I think they found their groove.

I liked the angle of fashion influencing politics and how it made Jane think outside the box. She wants to be Christiane Amanpour but I like that she's been forced to see things from a different angle. Her boss continues to be wonderful.

Her relationship with Ryan continues to be extremely cliche but they were tolerable.

Richard and Sutton were sweet this week but I still don't like them. :lol: Maybe because it's obvious to me that they will never last.

I really liked Kat's storyline this week and it's so damn relevant because internet trolling is at an all time high and we often forget that celebrities (for example) are human being. People laugh about dragging but it's targeted bullying at the end of the day.
 

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I got around to watching this week's episode last night. So far it's my least favorite.
 

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TBT is one of my faves for the summer. My teens are watching but with a bit of discussion. Initially, it reminded me too much of Jane by Design, also an ABCFamily production. I did more research and was pleasantly surprised that it was based off a writer's life - what accomplishments!

I do love that it isn't just centered around one of the girls; their camaraderie and different perspectives make the show. All the social media inserts are scary but insight to reality.
 

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I'm so glad there is a thread on this show. Its my new favorite. I hollered when Jane got that egg stuck.
 

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Kat tells Adena to get back with her ex then gets upset when she does. LOL. But it's funny how so many fictional romance stories involve cheating.

This week's episode was alright.
 

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Kat tells Adena to get back with her ex then gets upset when she does. LOL. But it's funny how so many fictional romance stories involve cheating.

This week's episode was alright.
I agree I was like ugh. Hopefully next week's is better.
 

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Sutton and Richard need to call it quits. Your mad because your dating a young girl with young friends. Sir good day
 

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Sutton and Richard need to call it quits. Your mad because your dating a young girl with young friends. Sir good day
I was so happy when it ended but like mentioned upthread, I am not here for her and Alex either but I don't dislike it as much as I thought I would. I think it's because I find him too boring.
 

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I was so happy when it ended but like mentioned upthread, I am not here for her and Alex either but I don't dislike it as much as I thought I would. I think it's because I find him too boring.
Did you like way the season ended? I'm not sure. It seems kind of final. And I'm so over this adena story line.
 

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Did you like way the season ended? I'm not sure. It seems kind of final. And I'm so over this adena story line.
The twist with Jacqueline was obvious but I thought the finale was the best episode yet.

I don't care about any of the romances except not wanting Richard and Sutton. LOL. But I suppose I need to get over it.

Kat and Adena are popular online so they'll probably keep it going if the show gets renewed.

They gave it a pretty closed ending because the ratings are horrible but Freeform is in such bad shape that they just might renew it. Perhaps they will try to get the online audience instead. I'm fine with any decision they make because they gave us some closure.

How do you feel about the ending?
 

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The twist with Jacqueline was obvious but I thought the finale was the best episode yet.

I don't care about any of the romances except not wanting Richard and Sutton. LOL. But I suppose I need to get over it.

Kat and Adena are popular online so they'll probably keep it going if the show gets renewed.

They gave it a pretty closed ending because the ratings are horrible but Freeform is in such bad shape that they just might renew it. Perhaps they will try to get the online audience instead. I'm fine with any decision they make because they gave us some closure.

How do you feel about the ending?
I'm wondering how the show is going to work with Jane being at insight. Since the show is about them three and their trials and tribulations at work. I'm over the whole adena story line. Can't say it enough.
 

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I'm wondering how the show is going to work with Jane being at insight. Since the show is about them three and their trials and tribulations at work. I'm over the whole adena story line. Can't say it enough.

I think they'll find a way to return Jane to Scarlet if they get a second season.
 

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Binge watched this show yesterday and love it! Anyone excited for season 2?
 

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Anyone watching Season 2?
I am! Although I’m a little disappointed so far.

Jane is clearly going to end up back at Scarlett. Incite was not a good fit for her. Plus it’s too disjointed having her at one publication and Kat and Sutton at another.

I was so surprised at Kat not wanting to identify as black in her bio. I didn’t even realize she was biracial. This whole storyline did not seem like a fit for her character...her character seemed as though she would be “woke”. I will be looking at her differently now. And that dad of hers...he’s the worst. Could’ve done without this whole storyline.

They can end this back and forth between Sutton and Richard now. It’s dragged on since Season 1. Either be together or don’t. I don’t think anyone cares at this point.
 

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Is anyone watching tonight?

I’m really annoyed with Kat for pushing Sutton into hiring Adena when she CLEARLY didn’t want to.
 

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Yes! First 2 were slow. Hoping it picks up soon.

I get the show runner is trying to give these characters depth but she’s dragging it out and there’s the same drama. There’s so much more that could have been done with Kat’s “Blackness” and her colorblind parents weren’t needed.
 

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I am! Although I’m a little disappointed so far.

Jane is clearly going to end up back at Scarlett. Incite was not a good fit for her. Plus it’s too disjointed having her at one publication and Kat and Sutton at another.

I was so surprised at Kat not wanting to identify as black in her bio. I didn’t even realize she was biracial. This whole storyline did not seem like a fit for her character...her character seemed as though she would be “woke”. I will be looking at her differently now. And that dad of hers...he’s the worst. Could’ve done without this whole storyline.

They can end this back and forth between Sutton and Richard now. It’s dragged on since Season 1. Either be together or don’t. I don’t think anyone cares at this point.

Yeah, I don't like how they try to make Kat this empowered female lead but then pick and choose when she's bold. Not liking where they're going with her.
 

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I get the show runner is trying to give these characters depth but she’s dragging it out and there’s the same drama. There’s so much more that could have been done with Kat’s “Blackness” and her colorblind parents weren’t needed.
It was NOT a good episode. Her colorblind dad especially made me cringe.

And yes to your statement about them having the same drama. It’s just not working for me at the moment.
 

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It was NOT a good episode. Her colorblind dad especially made me cringe.

And yes to your statement about them having the same drama. It’s just not working for me at the moment.

That episode was cringy and the one where Kat punched that guy for calling Adena a slur. She was more concerned about Adena than she was with her own interaction with the police. That could have been a Segway into the larger discussion of black people and our interactions with police.
 

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It was NOT a good episode. Her colorblind dad especially made me cringe.

And yes to your statement about them having the same drama. It’s just not working for me at the moment.
That episode got on my last nerve. The dad especially like sir don't have your child out here thinking people are going to treat her like shes white. I could understand the mother's point of view.
 

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Finally watched episode 3...

I can’t take this new Cleo chick on the board. Ugh. I want Jacqueline to get her all the way together. Jacqueline seems like a fantastic person and boss. But I KNEW she would not bring Jane back.

Kat is coming off as rather unlikable this season. She shouldn’t have pressured Sutton (in that horrible outfit) to hire Adena. Kat took advantage of her friendship. Sutton is killin it tho...she’s my fav of the 3.

I did not like the photo shoot. I would’ve liked to see Adena’s crushed candy concept. I like her...and I like her place.

Dr. Chow is a cutie. I like him for Jane. One last thing...does the actor who plays Jane have a slight wonky eye?
 

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Jane was too confident about getting her job back so I'm glad Jacqueline shut her down.
 

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Ugh. Whyyyyy are they doing this to Kat’s chatacter?!?! How much more annoying can she get?!

I knew this chick would be bad news for Sutton. She latched on too quickly and told Sutton too much too soon. You can tell she’s a regular at this. Smh. Watch Oliver use this to teach Red a lesson.

It was nice to see Pinstripe again! He’s looking good!

Lastly...this show misses opportunities to provide genuine depth to their characters. A great opportunity to provide depth and consistency to Jane’s story would’ve been to have her question God and religion because of her mom’s death.

ETA: Okay, they did tie her religion issues to her mom.
 

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I see they brought Pinstripe in to prop the new guy. All Jane's relationships are boring and this is obviously not going to be any different.

Sutton is being used. This isn't how you get to the top, Sis. But I understand her dilemma because she and Kat have worked at the same place for the same length of time but their career trajectories are very different.
 

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Y’all...I would never be friends with Kat. The nerve of her to acknowledge the importance of diversity and slam Jane for her alleged white privilege when just in the last epi Kat didn’t want to acknowledge being black! I mean Jane was upset that she missed out on a job. She never said anything bad or white privilege-y. Kat just had to get all self righteous. She is the worst. Idk who is writing her character but they’re getting it all wrong.
 

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