Shows similar to American Woman

Set in a period close to American Woman, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel follows a 1950s housewife with a sharp wit as she embarks on a journey to become a stand-up comedian, challenging societal expectations just like the protagonist of American Woman.

Good Girls combines the elements of dark comedy with the struggles of motherhood under difficult circumstances, reminiscent of American Woman's themes of female empowerment and resilience. With a more contemporary spin, it portrays three suburban mothers-turned-criminals who find themselves in over their heads.

Grace and Frankie tells the story of two women whose husbands leave them for each other, focusing on the themes of reinvention and female friendship in the later stages of life, offering a humorous yet poignant perspective similar to American Woman.

Fans of American Woman will likely appreciate Younger for its blend of comedy and drama focused on female experiences. The show centers around a 40-year-old woman pretending to be 26 to reenter the job market, touching upon themes of ageism, career resurgence, and personal discovery.

Set in the 1980s, GLOW gives viewers a fictional account of the real-life Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, suitable for those who appreciate American Woman's period setting, along with its depiction of women breaking through the entertainment industry's glass ceiling.

While set in the modern-day behind-the-scenes world of a reality dating show, UnREAL shares American Woman's critical view of a media landscape driven by patriarchal values, exploring the complexity of the women working and participating in it.