Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

HBO Max’s new dramedy portrays women’s adolescence with a nuanced richness that tends to be rare in television.

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

Even as fans pick sides in the story’s love triangle, the series ultimately remains about the continued personal development of its main character, Devi.

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Who will Devi choose? The supportive Ben who happens to be in a relationship, or the available bad boy Paxton?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The coming-of-age show deals with cultural identity, grief and teenage romance in a touching and relatable way.

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

In celebration of Women’s History Month, channel these women’s stories for inspiration.

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Renew all Mindy Kaling everything.

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

The show might have disappeared to the television graveyard of Hulu, but if you can steal a log-in code it’s well worth your time.