'Riot Women' Delivers Fierce Female Energy and Witty Storytelling
Sally Wainwright's latest series centers on a group of menopausal women who form a rock band, continuing her signature exploration of women's lives. In today's age of on-demand viewing, a new Wainwright show feels like a rare event worth anticipating.
Fans of this website might recognize Wainwright from Gentleman Jack, her acclaimed portrayal of Anne Lister, a fast-walking lesbian diarist. Her other notable works include the cozy comedy-drama Last Tango in Halifax and the intense crime drama Happy Valley, which have earned her a place among top British showrunners.
Wainwright excels as a writer, director, and producer, consistently placing women’s experiences front and center. Her storytelling blends sharp Yorkshire wit with a wide emotional range—from warm family moments to stark, gritty realities.
Given her frequent focus on large female ensembles, the presence of queer characters in her shows remains likely by design. So when news broke about Riot Women, set in Hebden Bridge—often called Britain’s unofficial lesbian capital—the inclusion of fresh sapphic perspectives was almost certain.
“I’m not sure Appointment TV still exists in the choose-your-own adventure world of modern entertainment but, for me, a new Sally Wainwright show is as close as it gets.”
“As a writer, director and producer, Wainwright always foregrounds women’s experiences, with broad strokes of sharp, Yorkshire wit and a palette that runs from warmth to steely grit, light family hijinks to the darkest basements of humanity.”
Setting and Themes
Riot Women takes place in Hebden Bridge, a town synonymous with lesbian culture in Britain, which sets an ideal backdrop for exploring themes of identity, friendship, and rebellion through music.
Wainwright's Signature Style
- Focus on women's lives and experiences
- Blend of humor and serious drama
- Strong female and queer representation
- Use of Yorkshire cultural elements
This series promises to continue Wainwright’s tradition of crafting emotionally rich narratives led by complex, relatable women.
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