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‘The Witcher’ Is a Thrilling Netflix Original That Even Non-Fantasy Fans Will Enjoy

Regardless of genre, the TV show is filled with humor, drama and philosophical questions that can draw in anybody.…

October 16, 2021

‘The Chair’ Offers a Comedic Take on the Modern College Campus

Fans of 'Grey's Anatomy' and Sandra Oh will love watching as her new character struggles to manage her position as the new English department chair in this six-episode Netflix original series.…

September 7, 2021

In an article about 'Never Have I Ever,' an image of Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Devi Vishwakumar.

‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 2 Sees the Growth of Its Flawed Protagonist

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.…

August 23, 2021

A photo of Eric Effiong from Sex Education for an article about gender nonconforming individuals. (Image via Google Images)

‘Sex Education’ Accurately Portrays the Battles of Gender Nonconformers

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

Despite the stark violence and discrimination that exists in the television industry, Netflix champions Eric Effiong and the intersection of his ethnicity, race and sexuality in largely positive ways.…

March 22, 2021

4 Ways That Season 2 of ‘Trinkets’ Improves on Season 1

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Thanks to character-driven storylines that are even more compelling than the first season, the show avoids falling into a second-season-slump.…

October 1, 2020

screencap of the stars of "Tuca & Bertie"

‘Tuca & Bertie’ Gets a Second Life Thanks to Adult Swim

Anna Swenson, Butler University

The Netflix Original series was abruptly cancelled after only one season, but now it's getting another chance to grace your screens.…

August 31, 2020

‘The Umbrella Academy’ Pulls Off a Great Season by Listening to Fans

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Fans' complaints, wishes and demands managed to make it into the show’s second season, with one notable exception.…

August 18, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of The Politician

Season 2 of ‘The Politician’ Both Triumphed and Failed Gen Z

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The Netflix original tried to depict its audience with love and accuracy, but may have further contributed to its frustration with mainstream politics.…

August 3, 2020