Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

While the show may appear to only critique its white characters, a closer look will show that its characters of color receive the same treatment.

Katherine Bry, Washington University

The film carries an important social commentary on respectability politics and Black influence in music and culture, but its delivery falls flat.

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Netflix’s original series seeks to introduce its audience to a firsthand view of the challenges facing Black university students.

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

The streaming service has developed a reputation for cancelling its diverse shows while promoting its all-white ones.

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

The Netflix Original is an intimate and refreshing portrait of the complexities of black student life at predominately white institutions.