Chris Lowell Talks GLOW's 'Wonderful' Handling of

Warning: This post contains spoilers for GLOW Season 2.

For a series that follows the stars of a shallow and campy wrestling show, GLOW sure knows how to pack an emotional punch.

While the show’s focus may be on the trials of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, that does not mean the men are spared any heartbreak. The dramedy’s sophomore run takes Chris Lowell‘s Bash for quite a ride — and a painful one at that.

The second season, which premiered on Netflix in late June, starts with Bash in a happy and healthy place. His show has a venue, a solid time slot and a steady stream of revenue. However, GLOW quickly throws Bash into a tear-jerking wrestling match against his own identity, sending him on a personal journey as he begins to come to terms with his homosexuality. What starts with the discovery that good friend Florian is gay and has died of AIDS develops into an impulsive, fear-induced marriage to Rhonda, a clear sign that Bash has not yet accepted who he is.