Spandex at the ready: Netflix renews ‘GLOW’ for a third season
Time to whip out that spandex, gorgeous ladies (and gents), because Netflix has renewed GLOW for a third season. The cast of the show gathered to announce the renewal on Monday in an 80s nostalgia trip video posted on social media, which you can watch below.
The announcement arrived with a breezy tweet that placed the next round of matches in Las Vegas. The clip leaned into every neon-lit, hairspray-heavy detail fans loved, from leg warmers to cassette decks, and it promised bigger crowds, louder arenas, and sharper storylines. Season three would keep the wrestling ring central while shifting the action to the desert, a move that immediately sparked fan chatter about showgirls, casino intrigue, and new rivalries.
Production Timeline
Season three reached subscribers on August 9, 2019, delivering ten fresh episodes that followed the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling as they navigated the Strip and its cutthroat entertainment scene. Across its full run the series produced thirty episodes, a compact but densely plotted catalog that blended backstage drama, athletic spectacle, and character arcs grounded in the 1980s Los Angeles wrestling circuit.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Show
Netflix renewed GLOW for a fourth season in September 2019 and early production had started when the pandemic shut down sets worldwide. The production team suspended work because the show’s signature close-contact wrestling choreography and large ensemble scenes proved impossible to stage safely under health restrictions. Netflix ultimately chose not to resume filming, leaving the planned season unmade.
Series Conclusion and Cancellation
The cancellation meant GLOW ended after three seasons. Creators Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch cited the practical barriers of resuming a physically demanding series with dozens of performers, noting that the intimate, sweaty nature of wrestling matches made social distancing impractical. The decision closed the door on the planned fourth season despite earlier renewal announcements.
Legacy and Cast Reflections
Alison Brie later described the abrupt end as the great heartbreak of her career while still expressing gratitude for the experience and the friendships formed on set. The cast held a virtual reunion shortly after the news broke, sharing memories of the show’s blend of comedy, athleticism, and period detail. Viewers continue to revisit the series for its sharp writing, its affectionate portrait of the 1980s, and its ensemble of performers who brought distinct backstories to the ring.
The three-season run left a concise but vivid record of a fictional women’s wrestling league that captured the era’s glitz and grit. Fans still quote the Vegas-set episodes for their neon-soaked energy, and the original renewal video remains a snapshot of the moment the series looked poised to keep expanding. Though the show stopped short of the planned fourth season, the existing thirty episodes continue to draw new audiences who appreciate the mix of athletic spectacle and backstage storytelling that defined GLOW from the start.
