Queer shows have struggled to survive on television this year, and shows with lesbian or sapphic main characters are canceled at a disproportionate rate.
Glorifying such rotten individuals and their wicked acts is not only immoral — it is beyond disrespectful to the victims’ families.
Have you noticed something odd about Netflix’s comedy specials? A lot of the trailers either promote them as “Jokes of Mass Destruction! #TriggerWarning Snowflake!” or “No Balls, No Patriarchy, No Problem: A Female Comics Journey.” Even the specials themselves have a certain duality to them.
“Rocko’s Modern Life” had a certain edge not quite found in Nickelodeon’s previous efforts and helped usher in a new generation of animated shows. We spoke to “Rocko” creator Joe Murray about coming back to the special, after twenty years off the air.
Young adult representation in media has always been nuanced. For every “Superbad”, there’s a “13 Reasons Why”. Young people have always had a tough time getting some sort of break in being properly represented.
In 2014, Netflix introduced “Bojack Horseman,” a show that takes a satirical look at Hollywood while also commenting on contemporary celebrity culture. The show follows the character of Bojack Horseman (Will Arnett), an anthropomorphic horse who works as anactor in…
“What is it, to be a hero?” This is the opening statement in Karen Page’s (Deborah Ann Woll) article on vigilantes, but it’s also the overarching theme of season two of Daredevil. What truly defines a hero? Is it the…
Uncle Jesse (John Stamos), Joey (Dave Coulier), Danny (Bob Saget) and Aunt Becky (Lori Loughlin) are all back for a nostalgic blast from the past that has critics hating on this much-anticipated reunion. I understand the conflict with the show’s…
In the past seven years, writer/ director/ producer Ryan Murphy has made an ace career out of over-the-top television. Whether it’s a high school drama (Glee), a scary story (American Horror Story) or a catty mean girl whodunit (Scream Queens),…