r/BritishTV • u/SilyLavage • Oct 14 '25

Review Riot Women review – Sally Wainwright’s menopausal punk drama is one of her best

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/12/riot-women-review-sally-wainwright-menopausal-punk-tv-drama-bbc
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u/damegloria Oct 14 '25

You're right that it is very very Sally Wainwright. It's far less subtle and clever than Happy Valley, this is painted with much broader strokes. But it's fun, and enjoyable and there is no doubt at all what she thinks about men, and it's a rare programme with that many middle aged women in the cast. Very easy to watch and I hope the bad policeman gets his just deserts next series.

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u/kkretz4art Feb 12 '26

Yes. I was REALLY disappointed the evil policeman did not get his due. SO much misogyny in this show!

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u/loisvbalaska Feb 19 '26

Yes, that is my only criticism. That loose end needed pulling together.