The Bold Type
FriendshipA friend group's dynamics carry the show.This show: 9/10Female perspectiveWomen's experience as the defining lens.This show: 9/10WorkplaceThe job and its social ecosystem as the stage.This show: 8/10Feel-goodReliably uplifting television that leaves you lighter than it found you.This show: 7/10Strong female leadA complex woman drives the story.This show: 7/10Easy watchingLow-demand television where half your attention is enough.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Katie StevensAisha DeeMeghann FahyMelora HardinSam PageStephen Conrad Moore
Written by
Sarah Watson
Starring
Katie StevensAisha DeeMeghann FahyMelora HardinSam PageStephen Conrad Moore
Written by
Sarah Watson
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The Bold Type Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | ||
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| S1 | 8.0 | 7.3 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.8 | |||||||
| S2 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.1 | |||||||
| S3 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.2 | |||||||
| S4 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 6.4 | |
| S5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.7 | 8.6 | 8.3 |
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About
"Friendship and idealism dressed up in glossy optimism"
Three best friends navigate careers, love, and identity while working at a glossy women's magazine in New York. One is a rising writer, one an ambitious editor's assistant, one a stylist figuring out her sexuality. It's warm, glossy, and unapologetically optimistic, tackling social issues with an earnest after-school-special energy softened by genuine chemistry between the leads. Pace is light and episodic, more comfort-watch than prestige drama, carried almost entirely by its central friendship and the workplace's supportive, aspirational vibe rather than plot tension or surprises.
Watch it for
the effortless chemistry between its three leads and their genuinely supportive friendship.
Maybe skip if
you want grounded realism instead of glossy, issue-of-the-week optimism.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Season 12017
8.04K107h
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Season 22018
7.72K107h 12m
Jane, Kat and Sutton are each faced with new beginnings and wrestle with the changes in their careers, friendships and love lives.
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Season 32019
7.82K106h 54m
Jane, Kat and Sutton are back in New York City where they are all dealing with the aftermath of some major decisions made in Paris. Meanwhile, Scarlet Magazine is undergoing some changes, with new staffers brought on board who bound to ruffle some feathers.
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Season 42020
7.62K165h 30m
Jane, Kat and Sutton raise their voices louder than ever in the battle for Scarlet’s soul. The magazine is left reeling by a new dynamic, forcing everyone—including Jacqueline—to adjust. Jane faces tough choices living with her BCRA-1 status. Sutton and Richard explore being in a long-distance relationship, while Sutton struggles move her career forward. Kat is more determined than ever to make the most of her platform at Scarlet and copes with past regrets.
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Season 52021
8.074964h 17m
After five empowering seasons, our trio is on the brink of defining who they really are and how best to leave their mark on the world. Their futures are bright, and their love and support for each other will never change.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Katie Stevens Jane Sloan
Aisha Dee Kat Edison
Meghann Fahy Sutton Brady
Melora Hardin Jacqueline Carlyle
Sam Page Richard Hunter
Stephen Conrad Moore Oliver Grayson
Adam Capriolo Andrew, Andrew Morrison
Matt Ward Alex Crawford
Stephanie Costa Sage Aiello
Dan Jeannotte Ryan Decker
Crew
Sarah Watson
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