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The New Era of ‘Gossip Girl’ Sets the Reboot Apart From Its Predecessor

The revival of the iconic series has its own issues, but its strengths propel it forward from the original.…

November 27, 2021

Cal from Netflix's Sex Education stands in front of spotlights.

‘Sex Education’ Portrays the Importance of Nonbinary Representation

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The Netflix hit's newest season introduces Cal, a Black nonbinary character who presents a new standard for intersectional representation in the media.…

October 10, 2021

An image of the members of Big Time Rush

Big Time Rush Is Reuniting, but Will They Update Their Sound or Opt for Nostalgia?

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

The boyband announced they will be releasing new music. But will their previous personas as child actors prevent them from becoming mainstream artists?…

September 3, 2021

An illustration of a TV playing Hulu's Love, Victor as a (presumably teenage and same-sex) couple watches.

Hulu’s ‘Love, Victor’ Is Changing Sexuality on Teen TV

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The 'Love, Simon' spinoff is taking huge strides away from its predecessor in its realistic representations of teenage sexuality and the difficulties that arise with coming of age.…

July 8, 2021

‘Elite’ Season 4 Is Much More Than a Guilty Pleasure

Study Breaks Staff

Though the show presents itself as just another teen drama, its self awareness of its arrogant and high-class characters allows the drama to lean into the fun of being rich and shallow.…

July 5, 2021

An illustration of the cover of the television show H2O: Just Add Water for an article about remembering this old series. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

The Magical Nostalgia of ‘H2O: Just Add Water’

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Reminiscing about the early 2000s? Try binge-watching this hilarious show about teenage mermaids.…

April 17, 2021

Zendaya from Euphoria in purple makeup against a black background

‘Euphoria’ Shows Why Transformative Justice Should Be the Norm

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

HBO’s show offers a crystal clear picture of why communities need new ways to resolve conflicts and combat interpersonal violence.…

September 7, 2020

The Fourth Season of ‘Riverdale’ Returns in its Full Trainwreck Glory

Chris Meng, Pomona College

From murder mysteries, serial killers and organ harvesters, where will this show go next in its fourth season? Watch out, spoilers ahead.…

October 15, 2019

3 Teen Shows Whose Characters Actually Dressed Like Real People

Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

No self-respecting show would send a teenage character to school in a necktie skirt, right?…

June 24, 2018

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