Small screen, big ideas | Laura Weiss | Substack

I loved "Severance" too, but there are so many other series from this year you're sleeping on, from "The Midnight Club" to "Single Drunk Female"

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In Netflix’s Swedish boarding school drama “Young Royals,” the brooding young prince likes boys. Beyond the addicting central romance, there’s lots of…

Nov 8, 2022

Though they’re different in tone, theme, and genre, these shows are part of a new trend of shows that focus on friendship rather than romantic love.

Oct 11, 2022

"The Bear," "Trying," and "Never Have I Ever" kept me (somewhat) sane.

Aug 26, 2022

“The Wilds” is the kind of show that grabbed me in the first five minutes. Here’s why I love it.

Jul 2, 2022

There is much to analyze and problematize in shows like the popular “Bridgerton" and the romance genre writ large. On the other hand, it’s just what the…

May 24, 2022

Growing up with a disabled brother, and living with long Covid, has made me especially sensitive to the ways disability is portrayed in the media.

Mar 22, 2022

We discussed why TV is more than just escapism, “I Kissed a Girl," the virginity construct, and how even the best representation often stops short of…

Feb 11, 2022

Small screen, big ideas

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