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

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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

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.

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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

Kaling's latest streaming successes are both entertaining, and make some strides for representation. But they fall short when it comes to deeper…

Dec 30, 2021

Revisiting portrayals of virginity in "The O.C.," "Friday Night Lights," and "Sex Education"—and what I got wrong

Nov 22, 2021

Zach Gilford’s new show, “Midnight Mass,” isn’t very good. Luckily, “Friday Night Lights” still is! (Well, season 1.)

Oct 27, 2021

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