About The Bold Type

The Bold Type is a TV series that premiered in 2017. The show draws inspiration from the life and career of former Cosmopolitan editor-in-chief Joanna Coles. This TV drama is an intimate glimpse into the lives of three millennial women working for a global women's magazine titled 'Scarlet'. The deep bond they share is the backbone of their stories as they explore topics of sexuality, identity, love, and fashion.

Making / Production

The Bold Type is produced by NBC Universal Television and Universal Television. The series was filmed in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, mimicking the glamorous New York lifestyle. Sarah Watson is the series creator and Joanna Coles serves as an executive producer. It was first premiered on Freeform on July 11, 2017.

Actors

• Katie Stevens plays the role of 'Jane Sloan'. She beautifully portrays an ambitious young reporter who balances her intense professional life with a complex personal life.
• Aisha Dee is 'Kat Edison', the director of social media at the magazine. She brings to life a fiercely confident and assertive character who explores her sexuality throughout the series.
• Meghann Fahy plays 'Sutton Brady', a fashion assistant aspiring to become a designer. Meghann brilliantly brings out the pressure and struggles Sutton endures in her journey.
• Sam Page plays 'Richard Hunter'. As the magazine's legal counsel and Sutton's love interest, Sam successfully toggles between the demands of his professional abilities and personal affection.
• Melora Hardin is 'Jacqueline Carlyle' who, as editor-in-chief, is a strong, inspiring leader to the women at the magazine.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is based on the experiences and career of Joanna Coles, who is a former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine.
• Despite being set in New York, the series is filmed in Montreal, Canada.
• Each of the main characters' storylines was designed to represent a different aspect of feminism.
• The show has gained popularity for its refreshing take on modern-day social issues.

Awards

In 2018, Melora Hardin was nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy for her role in The Bold Type.

Quotes

• "If you can't do it with feeling, don't." - Pinstripe
• "The most adult thing you can do is failing in what you really care about." - Jacqueline
• "You are every bit the badass boss bitch that you were yesterday." - Sutton

Music, Soundtrack

• "War Paint" by FLETCHER - played in the first season's trailer.
• "All I Think About" by Basic Tape vs. Frances - featured in Season 1 Episode 3.
• "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" by JP Saxe - featured in Season 1 Episode 10.