New ABC comedy series Optics explores gender dynamics in PR with sharp satire

The new ABC comedy series "Optics," created by Jenna Owen, Vic Zerbst, and Charles Firth, features two young women promoted to co-CEOs at a PR firm after the CEO's death. The show satirizes crisis management in the celebrity world. Owen and Zerbst, known for their work in sketch comedy, gained wider recognition with a viral video in 2023. "Optics" showcases their rapid-fire dialogue and clever strategies to handle scandals, highlighting themes of gender dynamics in the workplace. The series includes a strong ensemble cast and critiques the concept of "glass cliffing," where women are promoted during crises. "Optics" aims to bring a fresh perspective to Australian comedy.