Lena Bramsen, The New School

For too long, women have been portrayed as damsels in distress on television. However, these leading ladies change that narrative, taking charge of the situation at hand.

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The 1946 book gets another film adaptation courtesy of Guillermo del Toro.

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

The latest addition to the hit Netflix series explores what happens after Joe Goldberg gets his happily ever after, an ending that isn’t as fulfilling as he had hoped.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The South Korean thriller offers an intimate look into the country’s debt struggles and provides a biting criticism of capitalism.

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

A true descendant of older forms of entertainment, this thought-provoking show is making viewers drastically rethink their relationship with technology.

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Or are they just thrillers? Either way, the success of these films is undeniable.

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

The premise of Lucy Foley’s latest thriller novel is pretty similar to Agatha Christie’s most famous mystery book.