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‘The Deep End’: The Rise of Teal Swan and Toxic Spiritual Teachings

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

This docuseries tells the story of a spiritual teacher whose narcissism may cost her everything.…

June 25, 2022

Freeform’s ‘Good Trouble’ Is A Must-Watch

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

If you enjoyed 'The Fosters' on Freeform, 'Good Trouble' should be right up your alley.…

April 10, 2022

A character in Love in the Time of Corona is quarantined apart from her husband, whose hand she tries touching through glass.

‘Love in the Time of Corona’ Proves Scripted TV Can Survive the Pandemic

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

The Freeform miniseries is one of the first scripted shows exploring the pandemic — filmed at the homes of actors already in quarantine together.…

August 28, 2020

Kayla Cromer Breaks Down Barriers for Neurodiverse Representation on TV

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

As both the star of 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay' and an actress on the spectrum, she's eliminating harmful stereotypes of autism that other shows often perpetuate.…

March 8, 2020

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‘Party of Five’ Is Bringing Attention to Important Modern-Day Problems

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

In an era with an escalating number of deportations and family separation at the border, this series resonates.…

February 13, 2020

Freeform’s ‘Siren’ Is a Not-So-Subtle PSA About the Effects of Ocean Pollution

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

The mermaids might be fake, but the environmental concerns aren't.…

June 4, 2019

Does ‘The Bold Type’ Need to Be More Realistic?

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Call me biased, but I think the world of publishing is fascinating all on its own.…

September 8, 2018

Is Freeform the Most Woke Channel on Television?

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

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

May 13, 2018

‘The Bold Type’ Offers a New Persona for Women in Publishing

Selena Lundy, Grand Valley State University

In contrast to ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ ‘The Bold Type’ suggests that ruthlessness is not a pre-req for success in the world of publishing. …

February 14, 2018

Is Freeform’s ‘Grown-ish’ the Modern-Day Breakfast Club?

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

From a basketcase, a princess, a criminal, a brain to an athlete, will the characters of Freeform’s 'Grown-ish' be able to compete with Hughes’ original cast, or will they fall short?…

January 27, 2018

6 New TV Shows to Look Forward to in 2018

Angela Herbst, Lakeland University

There are TV shows coming your way after the holidays and they look very promising.…

December 18, 2017

5 Awful Christmas Movies You Should Not Watch This December

Alyssa Cook, Ball State University

You better not pout, you better not cry, you better stay away from these movies and I'm telling you why: they're terrible and a waste of time.…

November 29, 2017

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