Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

Sequels and remakes aren’t the only way for studios to reinvent familiar ideas.

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

The show about a mobster who goes to therapy was, and still is, a force to be reckoned with.

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

The FX show successfully brings together aspects of humor, drama and social commentary in a beautiful package.

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

These five show selections are bound to help audiences relate and relieve their stress as the holiday — and potential family drama — approaches.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

It’s time to reflect on this American media personality’s run on talk shows, as well as his distinct comedic style, evolving format and plans for the future.

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

Despite the ‘new normal’ of coping with the pandemic, production crews must learn where to draw the line between the viewers’ reality with their shows’ fantasy. 

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

HBO’s teen drama is a colorful production about mental health, drug addiction, sexuality and identity.

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The long-running fantasy series has come to an end, but it hasn’t left the minds or hearts of its dedicated fans.

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The pop culture giant has struggled to remain in the limelight during the past few years. With the announcement of its final season, what went wrong?

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

While binging TV shows is fun and all, having episodes released on a week-by-week basis may be better for viewers.

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

The five-part series shifts the spotlight to autistic individuals, ultimately subverting exclusionary notions of mainstream media. Does it succeed?

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

The new docuseries for Apple TV+ emphasizes the importance of the LGBTQ community and its appearance on television.

Brendan Bell, Towson University

A look at how a once great network lost its way.

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

Jharrel Jerome deserves to be recognized for his performance in the original Netflix series.

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Jam out or binge-watch? With these soundtracks, you can do both.

Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The series is on par with ‘The Sopranos’ in its violence, but its insistence on comedy is what makes the show truly unnerving.

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

‘Manifest’ is like if ‘Lost’ met ‘This Is Us,’ and so far critics are raving about it.

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The television industry is leagues ahead of its feature film counterpart, but not because it’s had to try hard.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Someday he’ll pay the bills with this guitar, indeed.

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Only the good die young.

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

This documentary will discuss the invisibility plaguing the lesbian community.

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Many of Freeform’s original series address important, often underrepresented communities.

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

The hit series ‘Andi Mack’ offers a breath of fresh air for a network once drowning in despair due to consistently dipping ratings.

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

It’s that time of year again, so make yourself some hot chocolate and get ready to binge some holiday specials from your favorite TV shows.

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

These television shows not only provide entertainment but also some inspiration and lessons every aspiring writer can learn from.

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

As the first Korean drama to be remade for American television, the show proves that a series can be bigger than its entertainment value.

Brittany Sodic, University of North Texas

If the popularity of K-pop is any indication, it’d probably be a smart move to hop on the K-TV wagon early.

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

With his boisterous personality and passion for cooking, the famous Scottish chef has become one of the biggest television personalities of this decade.

Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College

Shows that make their money by ridiculing black stereotypes have helped worsen race relations and need to be taken off the air.

Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

When Netflix began dropping entire seasons of material at a time, they unwittingly changed the way shows would have to be written.

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

From the fantasy world of ‘Unfortunate Events’ to the eerily realistic ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ these series will rivet viewers just as much as they did readers.

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Bisexual representation on television is necessary for better understanding the orientation, as well as for the well-being of those who identify.

Olivia Wickstrom, Portland State University

By giving Instagram accounts to characters and releasing scenes at random times, the Norwegian series further thins the line between entertainment and reality.

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

As streaming sites overtake cable in popularity, prepare for a new era of entertainment.

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Nudity is only half the appeal.

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at Reno and Guest Contributor

From ‘Heroes Reborn’ to ‘Daredevil,’ these are the superhero series worth your time.

Al Vanderklipp, University of Michigan and Guest Contributor

Product placement, with all of its subtle and not-so-subtle variations, is hamstringing the very shows that it needs to piggyback off of.

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

Since the lesbian vampire show’s release last week, audiences have mixed feelings about its success.

Virginia Beall, Elon University

The new actors signal a shift in the classic BBC television show.

Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

The newest season of the show loads up all of its best qualities with deeper and darker themes, leaving the series hitting harder than ever.

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Disney should remember what made the original films so successful instead of remaking the same plot over and over.

Emily Sweeney, Quinnipiac University

Disney’s gender-flipped take on the classic Cinderella story doesn’t quite capture the sentiments of a new generation.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The television adaptation of Sally Rooney’s book was highly anticipated, but ultimately polarized fans and critics alike.

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

Though audiences love the television adaption of the graphic novel, its supposed ‘revolutionary’ queer representation sacrifices WLW characters to benefit MLM relationships.

Julie Morse, Pomona College

It seems whenever a novel becomes popular, it gets adapted for the screen. Is this really necessary?

Virginia Beall, Elon University

The latest entry in the MCU may be science fiction, but it isn’t entirely out of the realm of possibility.

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From love triangles to soulmates, the possibilities for creating engaging plots are endless.

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

This celebrity lawsuit has demonstrated the transformative effect of social media on public opinion.

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

Two fans speak on the experience of waiting at the Fairfax, VA courthouse, including the pet owner whose furry companions received widespread attention.

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

In a riveting retelling of a tragic tale, the innocence of a phone conversation turns deadly.

Daniel Reed

So what’s this game all about?

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

The lure of other locales is inescapable, but going there isn’t cheap. Here’s how to find the funds required to go sightseeing somewhere new.

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

As the release of its spiritual successor, The Quarry, draws near, it’s time to see how the 2015 title raised the stakes for immersive gameplay.

Julie Morse, Pomona College

From Carrie Bradshaw to Lizzie McGuire, these TV icons exemplify the fashion of the first decade of the 21st century.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

For too long, women have been portrayed as damsels in distress on television. However, these leading ladies change that narrative, taking charge of the situation at hand.

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

As Marvel tries to keep its current fanbase, it leaves new fans behind.

Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

The release of the final book in the ‘Inheritance Games’ trilogy will wrap up the stories of Barnes’ beloved characters.

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Audiences are slowly finding themselves fatigued from the numerous TV shows and movie releases in recent years.

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

The nonsensical lyrics of Adriano Celentano’s 1972 hit single draw attention to how we perceive different languages in music.

Joy Young, Chapman University

Can an old favorite bear the weight of new excitement, or will a revamped franchise be destined for ‘game over’?

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

Before watching the newest ‘Star Wars’ series due to release in May, take the time to watch some of this show to get some extra context.

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

The popular television star parts ways with his career on CBC, leaving fans shocked — however, his departure may offer some new opportunities for the format.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The mysterious family known for gags and dark humor has been spooky for decades and encourages Americans to identify with others that are perceived as strange.

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

The HBO series about the rise of the Lakers Dynasty is a fun and entertaining dramatization based on real-life events.

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

After the previous disastrous movie adaptation, Disney might have what it takes to succeed.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The visual advertising style of Corporate Memphis has taken Big Tech companies by storm, but people are starting to catch onto its lack of originality.

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Take a stab at playing a meta video game, or let the meta video game play you.

Joy Young, Chapman University

In light of Ali Wong’s divorce announcement, a mistaken photo reignites the #wrongasian hashtag. What does the error say about the internet’s treatment of non-white identities?

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

These amazing moms show strength and resilience even during the most difficult times.

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The franchise started off as a one-stop shop for customers with an underground taste, but now it’s a stagnant mainstream cash grab.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

Socialites Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie pranced across middle America in a show meant to highlight class division in the United States. But Hilton’s recent claims that her ‘ditsy’ behavior was a farce have viewers wondering if it was all a joke made at the expense of working-class Americans.

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

Romance and family drama continue in the historical drama’s second season, but the real win is the diversity shown on-screen.

Jesus Garcia, Boston University

The creators of this show go above and beyond to create a unique and enjoyable experience for the well-known ‘Breaking Bad’ character.

Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

Despite pushback, the Hallmark channel continues to feature LGBTQIA+ characters and storylines.

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

The channel is dominating the world of young adult animation, but getting there wasn’t child’s play.

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

There seems to be a poor standard of queer representation in media, but this historical comedy is about to change that.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

In 2014, Massachusetts teen Michelle Carter was a perpetrator in the infamous ‘texting-suicide’ case that tragically took the life of Conrad Roy. The new Hulu series starring Elle Fanning is a chilling recreation of the incident, but does it also exploit a tragedy for monetary gain?

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Animated movies and television shows are making a big scene in Hollywood, and here’s why they deserve to have their own spotlight.

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

Starting off with short clips, the platform shifted toward lengthier videos — some multiple hours long — that aim to provide all the information on a topic.

Joy Young, Chapman University

The little figurines have skyrocketed in popularity since they first hit the scene and resellers have been able to profit handsomely.

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Movie theaters were hit especially hard during the pandemic, but they’re making a major comeback as restrictions continue to be lifted.

Brett Hintz, University of Texas at Austin

This dark comedy series unleashed a new round of episodes that vastly outperformed earlier installments.

Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

While he’s best known for his work on Broadway, he has proven his versatility as a contemporary actor and pop singer.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The Canadian online personality rose to stardom in 2018 for her relatable, endearingly dorky Youtube videos. But in 2021, she disappeared from the internet without a trace, making her fans nervously question her whereabouts.

Jesus Garcia, Boston University

The FX Network series continues to provide a unique and enjoyable experience with the newly released Season 3.

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

Once known for dramas, the platform’s originals now mostly consist of films that focus on teenage romance.

Daniel Reed

If you have a free evening and an internet connection, check out these titles.

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Some movie-lovers would die for a three-hour-long film any day, but others can’t stand it. Where should the line be drawn?

Kim Becker, Aquinas College

The platform added new series originally from Netflix, including ‘Daredevil’ and ‘The Punisher.’ Although fans are thrilled, not everyone is happy with the additions.

Joy Young, Chapman University

Mattel’s Barbie Role Models for 2022 adds women’s leadership to the mix of playing with plastic dolls.

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

With the rise in the platform’s popularity over the past few years since its release, perhaps it’s better to leave the heated political debates out of it.

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

The newest rendition of the Caped Crusader takes him back to the days of solitary superhero work, which most fans prefer.

Lena Bramsen, The New School

The new HBO series connects heartfelt revelations to the imperfect, messy realities of everyday life.

Daniel Reed

Many are still wary of the practice even though it’s much more varied than stereotypes would have you believe.

Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

Fans of the novel may be miffed to find that the changes made in its TV counterpart strip away its relatability and charm.

Julie Morse, Pomona College

The creator of the cherished ’90s hit TV series permanently damaged his reputation, but should it also affect the show fans love so much?

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

While the game’s limited features turn some players away, others choose to see it as an opportunity to git gud.

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

While the show was missed, particularly for its excellent LGBTQ+ representation, fans will get the chance to catch up with their favorite characters shortly.

Daniel Reed

There’s plenty of content on the streaming platform to keep you entertained right now.

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

It seems to be everyone’s favorite drama-filled TV show out currently, but will the behind-the-scenes drama ruin it for everyone?