Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

When considering the portrayals of characters in ‘Velma,’ it seems that people have forgotten what makes this himbo so loveable.

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

Even the most well-regarded animated shows have their faults.

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

One of Nickelodeon’s most beloved characters is also a storytelling triumph.

Cathleen Luo, Columbia University

The Lee Chang-dong film adaptation of the critically acclaimed author’s short story may have changed a few details, but it maintains the spirit of the work.

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Karen M. McManus’ young adult mystery novel both upholds and defies the tropes of the classic ’80s movie.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

There’s no shame in dropping a book that you have no desire to read.

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Fan fiction is adding a few more dimensions to a character many felt was left underdeveloped.

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

The show truly ended with the same heartwarming nature it began with.

Simona Barca, American University

Yes, they must close the portal to the Upside Down. Again.

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

In a world with endless content accessible around the clock, these shows have characters so realistic they could walk right out of your screen.

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

Even fourteen seasons into the series, audiences everywhere are still on edge.

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

Season two of the favorite 1980s nostalgic getaway, “Stranger Things,” gave Netflix audiences some pretty bitchin’ characters.

Allie DiGennaro, Emerson College

When the show you love is no longer the show you fell in love with.

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

The flaws of ‘Bojack Horseman’ and how Season 4 avoids them.

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.