Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

A lot of media portrays mental health struggles, but not enough depict the process of getting better. Here are some that get it right.

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

The show delves into the traumatic effects of domestic abuse and sexual assault, along with many other relevant issues.

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Everything is there, but ‘Big Little Lies’ is not the same a second time around.

Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College

I know you might hate her, but hear me out.

Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University

Will the women’s shared secret bring them together or tear them apart?

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

Yes, the women are wealthy and their estates are oceanside, but the hit series uses its elitism to tease out a deeper point.