The Best Modern TV Shows Set in the '80s

The wave of 1980s nostalgia that has flooded film and television is undeniable. Vibrant colors, big hair, neon lights and pattern-reliant fashion feel welcoming, and pop culture draws people into the nostalgia—from movies and music to world events and game shows.

Modern movies and TV continue to set stories in the '80s, whether for nostalgia, to tap into adults who grew up with 80s media, or because a story is about a real-life event; films such as Atomic Blonde, It, and Sing Street have captured different aspects of the decade.

Television shows have followed suit ever since Judd Apatow's cult classic Freaks and Geeks ended in 2000. GLOW follows Ruth Wilder, an out-of-work actress in Los Angeles who finds an unexpected chance at stardom in the world of women's wrestling; starring Alison Brie, the series pairs neon colors and elaborate costumes with humor that lands regardless of the time.

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