Melissa Benoist – The Girls on the Bus Premiere in New York 03/12/2024

The Girls on the Bus is a Max drama series that follows the lives of four female journalists covering a parade of flawed presidential candidates. The show delves into their experiences as they navigate the world of American politics, friendship, love, and a scandal that could potentially impact the presidency and democracy. Melissa Benoist stars in the series as Sadie McCarthy, a campaign reporter who joins the bus to cover a presidential candidate for a prominent newspaper. The show is inspired by Amy Chozick’s memoir “Chasing Hillary” and offers a nostalgic take on election-year drama.

Melissa Benoist’s character, Sadie McCarthy, is portrayed as a journalist who idealizes an earlier era of campaign reporting and makes significant life changes to pursue the opportunity to cover a presidential candidate. Throughout the series, Sadie forms bonds with three other female reporters on the bus – Grace (Carla Gugino), Lola (Natasha Behnam), and Kimberlyn (Christina Elmore). Despite their initial competition, the women develop a close-knit relationship akin to a found family, witnessing firsthand the intense political battles for the White House.

The show premiered on March 14, 2024, with two episodes released initially and subsequent episodes airing weekly until May 9, 2024. The Girls on the Bus promises an engaging narrative that intertwines personal stories with the high-stakes world of American politics, offering viewers a unique perspective on campaign reporting and its impact on individuals involved in covering presidential candidates.