About Good Girls

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About

Good Girls is a TV show released in 2018 that falls within the TV Comedies genre. The show follows the lives of three suburban mothers: Ruby Hill, Beth Boland, and Annie Marks.

The plot revolves around the three women who find themselves in desperate need of money and decide to rob a local grocery store. Unexpectedly, their actions bring them into the crosshairs of a dangerous criminal network.

As they navigate the criminal underworld in their attempts to protect their families, the women find themselves entangled in a series of thrilling and comedic situations.

Making / Production

Good Girls is produced by Jenna Bans and Jeannine Renshaw. The show is a collaboration between Universal Television and NBC. It premiered on February 26, 2018, on NBC.

The production team carefully balances comedy and drama to create a unique viewing experience. The show's writing, editing, and cinematography all contribute to its overall appeal.

Actors

• Christina Hendricks as Beth Boland - portrays the role of a stay-at-home mother-turned-criminal mastermind with depth and nuance.
• Retta as Ruby Hill - plays the character of a struggling mother who is willing to do anything to provide for her family.
• Mae Whitman as Annie Marks - brings her comedic timing and emotional range to the role of a single mother caught up in her friends' illegal activities.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is set in a fictional town called Hilltowne.
• The storyline takes inspiration from real-life news events.
• The three main actresses developed a close bond during filming and are good friends off-screen as well.

Awards

Good Girls has received critical acclaim and has been nominated for several awards, including:

• Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Villain (Manny Montana as Rio)
• GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Individual Episode (for the episode "Summer of the Shark")

Quotes

• "We're not good people. We're criminals." - Beth Boland
• "Sometimes being a good person doesn't solve your problems." - Ruby Hill
• "We're moms! Moms don't get to use the term 'scared'." - Annie Marks

Music / Soundtrack

• "Nobody Speak" by DJ Shadow featuring Run the Jewels
• "Criminal" by Fiona Apple
• "Bad Girls" by M.I.A.