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“Girls on the Bus” sets out with an intriguing premise: following a group of female journalists navigating the cutthroat world of a presidential campaign. But the execution falls flat, leaving us with a show that’s neither insightful political drama nor engaging dramedy.
The biggest culprit? Uneven pacing and tone. One moment the girls are cracking jokes in a hotel bar, the next they’re grappling with the weight of journalistic integrity. These emotional gearshifts feel clunky, leaving the viewer unsure whether to laugh or cry.
What’s more, the characters themselves fall into tired tropes. We’ve got the idealistic rookie, the jaded veteran, the career-obsessed workaholic – you can practically fill in the blanks yourself. Their personal struggles, meant to add depth, feel predictable and melodramatic.
The show also misses the mark when it tries to tackle serious issues. Heavy-handed dialogue and forced emotional moments feel inauthentic, like a network drama’s attempt to appear profound.
Don’t get me wrong, the cast is talented. But even Melissa Benoist’s charm and Carla Gugino’s gravitas can’t salvage a script that feels derivative and superficial.