Riot Women: A Relatable Inspiration
Sally Wainwright's inspiration for Riot Women is relatable, as she quotes:
If the menopause happened to blokes, we’d be getting HRT from Tesco
Instead of seeking therapy for her menopause, Wainwright wrote Riot Women, a show that represents midlife women struggling between their children's and ageing parents' needs, all while dealing with menopause.
Riot Women, a six-part series on BBC One, offers an insight into an underrepresented demographic, making it a must-watch for everyone, regardless of identification with the demographic.
Author's summary: Riot Women is a relatable show about midlife women.