Freeform Originals

Swoonworthy or Scary? The Toxicity of 2010s TV Couples

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

The TV romances that once ruled our screens might not be as cute as we thought. Does their love hold up under a modern lens?…

December 5, 2023

A picture of the three main women on "The Bold Type"

‘The Bold Type’ Is Worth the Binge Despite Tone-Deaf Actions

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

While it isn't always as 'woke' behind the scenes, the show still highlights important issues involving gender, race and sexuality.…

October 12, 2020

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

‘Motherland: Fort Salem’ Is Not Your Typical Witch Story

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

In this Freeform show about witches, you won't find long-nosed women cackling over cauldrons. Instead, you'll see soldiers fighting for their country.…

April 10, 2020

Kayla Cromer Breaks Down Barriers for Neurodiverse Representation on TV