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A screenshot from CODA shows a young girl smiling while leaning out of the window of a black truck

‘CODA’ Is the Disability Representation We Need

Despite the recent push toward more inclusive storytelling, very few movies accurately portray the largest minority group in the world.…

November 2, 2022

Learning Spanish Through Netflix: 5 Shows To Improve Your Fluency

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

Learning Spanish is hard, but it doesn’t have to be that hard.…

July 14, 2022

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Season 3 of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Is a Letdown

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The superhero drama’s third season doesn’t live up to the quality of its predecessors.…

July 14, 2022

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‘The Silent Sea’ Is an Ambitious Show That Falls Short

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Enjoy this spoiler-free review of Netflix’s latest entry to the science fiction genre.…

January 12, 2022

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‘True Story’ Takes Kevin Hart’s Career in a New Direction

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

The new Netflix series has allowed the actor to enter a film genre outside of his typical comedic roles.…

December 23, 2021

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What Netflix Originals Can Viewers Look Forward to in December 2021?

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.…

November 17, 2021

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‘Sweet Tooth’ Hits a Perfect Sweet Spot Between Hope and Tragedy

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Netflix’s new series is a combination of horror and heart that wins over those willing to hope that the debris of a pandemic can be put together anew.…

July 6, 2021

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‘The Serpent’ Brims Over With Complex, Three-Dimensional Characters

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

The British crime drama is a show that's in a league of its own, with rich characterization and storytelling.…

May 7, 2021

How ‘Dear White People’ Sidesteps Its Critics With Brilliant Deception

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

While the show may appear to only critique its white characters, a closer look will show that its characters of color receive the same treatment.…

April 8, 2021

Netflix’s ‘The One’ Is Entertaining, but Completely Unoriginal

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

Clearly taking inspiration from 'Black Mirror,' the show isn't the most unique, but does its job well. What does this say about making successful television?…

April 3, 2021

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‘Ginny & Georgia’ Fumbles Through Tragedy, Often Using It as a Crutch

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

While the series appears to have a poor understanding of teenage melodrama, its Netflix counterpart 'Grand Army' shows what it's actually like to be a modern American high school student.…

March 11, 2021

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‘Bridgerton’ Versus ‘Gossip Girl,’ or How To Make the Rich Relatable?

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

While both series deal with scandals in high society, the recent Netflix Original fails at humanizing its wealthy and pompous cast of characters.…

February 26, 2021

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In ‘Cobra Kai,’ the Characters Must Defeat the Past

Laura Song, Biola University

Maintaining the charms of the original beloved 'Karate Kid' trilogy, the sequel series sends a strong message about not letting the past define you.…

January 20, 2021

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Is Netflix’s Ballet School Drama ‘Tiny Pretty Things’ En Pointe?

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

The interesting plot but questionable scenes have audiences trying to figure out if the show makes the cut.…

January 19, 2021

‘Dash and Lily’ Is a ‘Note’-Worthy Rom-Com for This Holiday Season

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Trading notes in a journal left behind in a New York City bookstore, the characters of this Netflix series navigate a few inclusive winter romances. …

December 21, 2020

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‘Dear White People’ Is a Must-Watch Series for White College Students

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Netflix's original series seeks to introduce its audience to a firsthand view of the challenges facing Black university students.…

June 27, 2020

Why ‘Legend of Korra’ Deserves More Love

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The iconic show 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' will be released on Netflix soon, so now it's time for the show's sequel to receive the attention it deserves.…

May 6, 2020

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In ‘Tiger King,’ Dramatic Feuds Overshadow Animal Abuse

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

The Netflix show was supposedly about big cats in captivity, but its main focus was the crazy cast and their concerns over money and murder.…

May 1, 2020

‘Ozark’ Season 3 Watches a Family Further Deteriorate

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

With thousands of fans anticipating its release, this popular Netflix drama is now on its third season. But does it hold up as well as the previous ones?…

April 17, 2020

‘Unorthodox’ Depicts the Escape From an Insular Religious Community

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The Netflix miniseries portrays a young Jewish woman fleeing a strict, patriarchal, Orthodox home in Brooklyn to Berlin.…

April 16, 2020

Gwenyth Paltrow and her partner host on the show

Netflix’s ‘The Goop Lab’ Takes a Closer Look at the Female Orgasm

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Gwenyth Paltrow’s lifestyle enterprise Goop took us to the edge with their latest mini-series.…

February 23, 2020

‘You’: The Perfect Case Study of a Culture that Romanticizes Psychopaths

Abby Webb, Rice University

Fans’ obsession with Netflix's lead serial killer points to a much darker, real-life cultural trend in which people fall for monstrous men.…

January 20, 2020

‘AJ and the Queen’ Will Worm Its Way Into Your Heart

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

RuPaul just created a heartwarming Netflix series featuring a drag queen and one foul-mouthed 10-year-old.…

January 19, 2020

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Reading Caroline Kepnes’ ‘You,’ I Found Myself Closer to Joe Than Ever Before

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

The original novel behind the Netflix series leaves fans intrigued and captivated by the modern-day Ted Bundy.…

January 19, 2020

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Does Season 2 of ‘You’ Live Up to the First Season?

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

With a majorly successful Season 1, can the Netflix series outdo itself?…

January 10, 2020

‘Fuller House’ Season 5 Might Be Fun, But It’s Also Predictable

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

While the spinoff’s final season is hitting all the comedic marks, its plot lines might be lacking compared to its predecessor.…

December 30, 2019

Why ‘Rhythm + Flow’ Is the Best Talent Search Competition of the Decade

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

For the first time, rappers from a diverse set of backgrounds get their chance at fame on this addicting new Netflix show.…

November 16, 2019

5 New Netflix Series to Procrastinate To

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

With the school year well on its way, we’re in search of new ways to distract ourselves from those 10-page essays and hours of work.…

September 13, 2019

4 Shows on Netflix Inspired by ‘The Twilight Zone’

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

In love with sci-fi and the twists the iconic show is known for? These four thrilling anthologies will be worth the watch.…

August 2, 2019

‘Altered Carbon’ Is The New and Upcoming Sci-Fi Show You Can Afford to Miss

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

Be prepared for fillers, meaningless romance, poor writing and no detective. …

August 1, 2019

The New ‘Death Note’ Misses the Point of the Original

Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

Netflix’s new film adaptation abandons the cat and mouse game that made the original characters so compelling.…

September 8, 2017

With ‘The Standups,’ Netflix Continues Its Comedic Dominance

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

If you're sick of long-winded comedy specials, give Netflix's episodic stand-up show a try.…

August 14, 2017

Does Netflix’s ‘Castlevania’ Deliver?

Jordan Coughlin, Rowan University

The adaptation to a 2D side scroller that we never knew we wanted, or just don’t want?…

July 23, 2017

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