The Bold Type Review: Three Girls in a Tub (Season 1 Episode 7)

The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 7, “Three Girls in a Tub” has me wondering if I need to be in a multi-show relationship when this series supplies all of my needs.

Similar to the conundrum The Bold Type has put me in, Jane wonders if she can juggle dating multiple people when it’s obvious she’s allready falling for Ryan, or officially known as Pinstripe guy. Meanwhile, Kat tries to be the best boss she can be, but soon realizes that sometimes being the best boss means letting people go.

And Sutton must emotionally adjust to the decision she knows she has to make by the end of The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 6: breaking it off with Richard.

For the first time in this series, I identify with Jane. The way she tries juggling multiple guys to keep up with our “no ties” generation is all too familiar. And what’s more?

Jane finally shows some growth that stays consistent! Instead of lashing out at Pinstripe and only viewing the situation through her own eyes, she realizes and accepts his view point.

Yes, Jane! I’m so proud of her.

And although the events in The Bold Type season 1 Episode 7 make it seem like Ryan and Jane’s ship is sinking — I know Ryan isn’t going anywhere. You can tell by his face that when Jane breaks up their friends-with-benefits relationship, he’s weighing whether or not the hot wax and the threesome girl are worth it.

Who can blame him? What person doesn’t try to have their cake and eat it too? However, once Ryan realizes eating his cake means losing the best part, he’ll come around.

Jane is an amazing woman and any guy would be lucky to be in a relationship with her. Ryan knows this, so expect to see him tell her just that sometime soon.

While we’re on the subject of amazing women, Kat has another break-through in “Three Girls in a Tub.” Instead of immediately becoming impatient, she tries her hardest to be a good boss and a good friend.

However, before we delve into that, can we talk about how Kat simply existing in Richard’s office would lead to people finding out about him and Sutton’s relationship?

When the door is closed, no one can hear their conversation. It’s not odd for Kat to storm directly to the person she has an issue with and tell them what’s on her mind.

Moreover, Jacqueline directly tells Kat which board member has complaints about Natalie’s tweet. Why wouldn’t Kat go to him to smooth things out or explain her intentions with Natalie. And lets not forget The Bold Type premiere, when Kat questions a board member directly and realizes that board member status does not intimidate her.

So, why would her being in Richard’s office immediately tie him to Sutton again?

I have a hard time connecting these dots. Regardless, this development also helps Kat realize that helping Natalie is just over her head and forcing it to work would cause more trouble for everyone.

She teaches Natalie how to be a social media guru in a multitude of different ways. However, somehow, Kat’s potential protegé just doesn’t get it. I’m surprised at Kat’s patience because I don’t even think I possess that amount of restraint. The girl can’t even make a funny joke.

I’m sure Jacqueline lets Kat and Natalie try to work it out for so long because she also notices how this situation further matures Kat. And as always, head boss lady is right.

Kat learns more about herself, her capacity for tolerance and understanding, and she also learns more about life:

“Sometimes letting someone go can be the best thing for both of you.” – Jacqueline

Jacqueline’s words of wisdom directly relate to Sutton’s story as well. You can tell this gap between what Sutton needs and what Richard can provide starts in The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 4, “If You Can’t Do It With Feeling.”

As I explain in my review, Richard can’t truly grasp how Sutton’s situation is different than his. Whereas, he can get a job without the necessary experience, being a dynamic young white male, it’s different for young women in this new age.

Because of this huge disconnect, he almost contributed to Sutton losing the fashion assistant position. This thread continues in The Bold Type Season 1 Episode 6, when Richard has the same approach he had in episode 4.

However, this time, we got to see the difference in how Alex, someone closer to her age, handles her situation versus Richard. It further juxtaposed the huge difference intersectionality makes.

Sutton simply has more intersectional identities that are negatively affected by our systemic and social structure. Because of this and the necessary secrecy in their relationship, Richard can never truly understand Sutton, like she can’t fully understand him.

I’m glad they both decide to move on by the end of “Three Girls in a Tub.”

Now that everyone is shedding relationships and growing past their seasonal characterization arcs, what’s next for Jane, Kat and Sutton?

Their bestfriendship is as strong as ever. They’re all thriving in their positions at work. And relationships, rightly, don’t inform their whole worlds.

So, what is the next obstacle our favorite young women must face? I can’t wait to find out.

This show proves, yet again, that they know how to write television. I can never stay mad at it for too long.

Is TV monogamy for me? Well, if it means I can settle down with Jane, Kat, and Sutton every Tuesday for the rest of my life, then yes.

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The Bold Type airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on Freeform.

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