Yellowjackets Lands on Netflix, Bringing Acclaimed Feminist Thriller to New Audience
The series, known for its complex characters and dual timelines, continues to explore middle-aged women's stories often overlooked in TV.
- Yellowjackets follows a high school girls' soccer team stranded in a Canadian forest and their lives decades later, blending survival drama with supernatural elements.
- The show has been praised for its compelling cast, including Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci, and Lauren Ambrose.
- Yellowjackets has drawn comparisons to The Golden Girls for its nuanced portrayal of middle-aged women, tackling issues like menopause and mid-life crises.
- Season 1, now available on Netflix, has earned critical acclaim for its gripping narrative and haunting score, though Season 2 received mixed reviews.
- Season 3 of Yellowjackets is expected to premiere in 2025 on Showtime, continuing the story of survival, mystery, and dark secrets.