‘Anne with an E’ Fans Campaign for a Season 4, but Is It a Good Idea?
After the show’s cancellation, fans have been demanding a fourth season, but its creators say it isn’t feasible.…
Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews
Netflix’s ‘Ragnarok’ Returns Norse Mythology to Its Roots
Adaptations of Norse mythology have become commonplace in American and British pop culture. The Norwegian series finally presents a Scandinavian take on its folklore while incorporating present-day issues.…
The Final Season of Netflix’s ‘Dark’ Bends Genres, Minds and Time
The first two seasons of the German sci-fi series gained popularity for their mind-bending depiction of time travel. The third season brings the sprawling saga to an end.…
Finding Asexual and Aromantic Representation in a Sex-Obsessed World
Asexuality and aromanticism are seemingly impossible to find in mainstream pop culture, but what if we look beyond the labels?…
Why Roller-Skating Is More Than Just a TikTok Trend
The video app is credited with revitalizing interest in the retro sport, but roller-skating has been an integral part of people’s lives and culture for decades.…
Veronica Roth’s ‘Chosen Ones’ Deconstructs an Age-Old Trope
The 'Divergent' author's newest novel revitalizes the tired 'chosen one' trope by weaving a compelling narrative about what happens to heroes after saving the world.…
Is There Room for Vegans in the ‘Harry Potter’ Universe?
Almost everything magical in the fantasy series relies on the use of animals in some shape or form. Is it even possible for a vegan to live in this world,…
‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Challenges Readerly Expectations
At first glance, 'The Hunger Games' prequel has flat characters and a dull Hunger Games. However, is Suzanne Collins just challenging readers to reflect on how they view violence in…
What ‘Contagion’ Gets Wrong About Life During a Global Pandemic
Although the 2011 thriller seems startlingly prescient in our current situation, the film fails to capture how people socially adapt during a global outbreak.…
