Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The streaming giant’s recent release is a frustratingly dull action film, starring two actors who have given much, much better performances.

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

Once known for dramas, the platform’s originals now mostly consist of films that focus on teenage romance.

Aly Walters, Michigan State University

With Season 4 finally given a release date, it’s time for an overview of all the great moments leading up to the long-awaited season.

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

In this Netflix Original, Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot share the screen in an action-packed comedic film with an unexpected ending.

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The raunchy and controversial animated Netflix series prioritizes worldbuilding in preparation for a new spinoff rather than its own characters’ development.

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

Searching for something new to watch? Here’s a list of upcoming shows and movies coming out next month that you should check out.

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

Jojo Moyes’ most recent novel-to-film adaptation is not as perfect or heart-wrenching as its predecessor, ‘Me Before You.’

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

The platform’s new coming-of-age movie encourages young people to not get too caught up in the college admissions process.

Anna Swenson, Butler University

Charlie Kaufman’s latest film asks, what makes a person?

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

The Netflix original series illuminates the nuances of arranged marriage in the modern era, as well as the persistent shortcomings of Indian society.

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

In Netflix’s new game show, you can win $10,000 by completing the obstacle course. Just don’t fall into the lava!

Meredith Day, Davidson College

While it hews close to a lot of Christmas movie tropes, the film subverts just enough of its conventions to create something compelling.

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

From mom fights to British children to Anna Kendrick, the comedian has a joke for every situation.

Carli Moses, Union University

In this thespian spoof, the actor takes on an unusual comedic role.

Abby Webb, Rice University

It might not be the scariest show on Netflix, but here’s why the horror series should be on your watchlist anyway.

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

It gives us plenty to theorize about, for sure. Spoilers ahead.

Carli Moses, Union University

It’s just not a good movie, regardless of the genre you place it in.

Abby Webb, Rice University

We like to believe we’re immune to propaganda, but in the age of social media, it can be a lot more insidious than we expect.

Carli Moses, Union University

It’s hard to choose a side when the comedian himself won’t take a stand.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

We’ve reached the death of the show’s subtle Cold War commentary.

Carli Moses, Union University

Sometimes, the evidence isn’t what it seems.

Carli Moses, Union University

The Netflix original is predictable, in all the wrong ways.

Vanessa Chen, Franklin and Marshall College

No need to wonder how it ends — it sucks.

Pat Servin, Davenport University

Worry no more, this list has all the upcoming Netflix series titles for any Friday night gathering.

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

The series, which follows a band of wayward female wrestlers, seamlessly blends stereotype subversion into its ’80s training montages.

Sierra Emilaire, Southern Adventist University

Does the show provide representation? Yes. Does it do much beyond that? Not really.