Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

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

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

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

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.

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.

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

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

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

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

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

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

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.

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?

Angela Herbst, Lakeland University

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

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.