6 great shows to watch if you liked Eva Longoria's ‘Land of Women’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Apple TV+'s comedy show, 'Land of Women', concluded on Wednesday, July 24, creating a buzz among fans.
The finale episode drew significant attention as viewers eagerly anticipated the resolution of the series' intricate plotlines and character arcs.
'Land of Women' focuses on Gala (Eva Longoria), who lives a luxurious life in New York City until her husband, Fred (James Purefoy), takes out a $15 million loan from criminals.
As Gala prepares to launch her wine business, she discovers Fred’s debt and decides to move with her daughter, Kate (Victoria Bazua), and her mother, Julia (Carmen Maura), to La Muga.
In La Muga, Gala embarks on a new chapter of her life with the assistance of Amat (Santiago Cabrera). Determined to rebuild after her move from New York City, she becomes actively involved in Amat's wine business. Gala contributes her skills and ideas to help expand the business and generate income.
If you enjoyed watching 'Land of Women', here are six other great shows you might like.
1. Ginny & Georgia (2021)
If you loved 'Land of Women', you might also enjoy 'Ginny & Georgia', an American comedy-drama television series created by Sarah Lampert.
The show follows the lives of Ginny Miller, a 15-year-old teenage girl who struggles with the challenges of adolescence, and her mother, Georgia, who is determined to create a better life for her.
Brianne Howey plays Georgia while Antonia Gentry plays Ginny. The show generated quite a buzz upon its release, as fans loved its engaging plot and dynamic characters.
Like 'Land of Women', 'Ginny & Georgia' mixes drama and humor while also exploring family relationships and the challenges of life.
'Ginny & Georgia' is available for streaming on Netflix.
2. Good Girls (2018-2021)
'Good Girls', an American crime comedy-drama television series, is an excellent choice to fill the void left by Apple TV+'s 'Land of Women'.
The show follows three suburban mothers - Beth, Ruby, and Annie - who, facing financial difficulties, turn to a life of crime by robbing a local grocery store.
Just like 'Land of Women', 'Good Girls' follows the lives of three women as they navigate their struggles. Both shows offer a blend of drama and comedy.
In 'Good Girls', Christina Hendricks plays the role of Beth, Retta takes on the role of Ruby, and Mae Whitman plays Annie.
'Good Girls' is available for streaming on Netflix.
3. Schitt's Creek (2015-2020)
'Schitt's Creek', created by Dan Levy and his father, Eugene Levy, aired on CBC Television from 2015 to 2020.
'Schitt’s Creek' follows the affluent Rose family - father Johnny, mother Moira, and siblings David and Alexis - who suddenly face bankruptcy. They discover that their only remaining asset is a small town named Schitt’s Creek, which they had purchased as a joke.
Similar to how the characters in 'Land of Women' leave New York and move to the small Spanish town of La Muga, the Rose family relocate to Schitt’s Creek and stay in a run-down motel while they plan their return to success.
At the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, 'Schitt’s Creek' made history by winning all seven major comedy awards for its final season. This was the first time a comedy or drama series had achieved a clean sweep of all seven major categories.
'Schitt's Creek' is available for streaming on Hulu, Apple TV+, Max and Netflix.
4. Grace and Frankie (2015-2022)
'Grace and Frankie', an American comedy television series created by Marta Kauffman, stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as Grace Hanson and Frankie Bergstein.
'Grace and Frankie' centers on Grace, a sharp-tongued retired cosmetics executive, and Frankie, a quirky artist.
Their lives are turned upside down when their long-term husbands, Robert and Sol, successful divorce lawyers based in San Diego, come forward with surprising news. The men announce that they are in love with each other and plan to leave their wives.
Just like 'Land of Women', 'Grace and Frankie' relies heavily on the performances of its female leads.
'Grace and Frankie' is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
5. Dead to Me (2019-2022)
'Dead to Me', an American black comedy-drama television series, stars Christina Applegate as Jen Harding and Linda Cardellini as Judy Hale.
The series follows Jen, a woman who has recently lost her husband in an unsolved hit-and-run accident. Consumed by grief and frustration, Jen becomes obsessed with finding the person responsible for her husband’s death.
During one of her support group sessions, she encounters Judy, a free-spirited and somewhat unconventional woman who has also suffered a significant loss. Despite their different personalities and approaches to handling grief, Jen and Judy form a surprising friendship.
At the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, the show earned four nominations. These included a nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series and two nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, which were awarded to Applegate and Cardellini.
'Dead to Me' is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
6. Sweet Magnolias (2020-Present)
'Sweet Magnolias', an American romantic drama television series, is another gem. Created by Sheryl J Anderson and based on the book series by Sherryl Woods, this show revolves around the lives of three lifelong friends in South Carolina.
The show highlights their strong bond as they support one another through various challenges, similar to the way the women in 'Land of Women' support each other.
'Sweet Magnolias' stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Maddie Townsend, Brooke Elliott as Dana Sue Sullivan, and Heather Headley as Helen Decatur.
'Sweet Magnolias' is available for streaming on Netflix.
How to stream 'Land of Women'?
All episodes of 'Land of Women' are currently available for streaming on Apple TV+.
With a competitive pricing structure, enjoy all the entertainment Apple TV+ has to offer at a monthly subscription cost, making premium content accessible to a broad audience.
The base price of Apple TV+ is $9.99 per month. For this fee, viewers gain access to the platform's full library of original series and movies.
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