TV
After examining the current media landscape and the online discussions centered around different interpretations of characters and the stories told about them, it’s plain to see that television is no longer just a medium for storytelling but a catalyst for identity formation and digital discourse. Today’s shows aren’t merely written...
In the golden age of television, a single episode could stand on its own — a self-contained story with a beginning, middle and end. From “The Twilight Zone” to “Law & Order,” episodic television once thrived on the power of the hour. But in today’s streaming-dominated landscape, the episodic format...
It’s a “Love Island USA” summer. Everybody and their moms (literally) are tuning in almost everyday to watch America’s new sweethearts find their next match. Except, this year it seems a little different. What used to be a show about America’s young, hot singles finding their next true love has...
In the age of reboots, revivals and cinematic universes, television’s legacy characters are no longer allowed to rest. They’re resurrected, repackaged and reintroduced — often with a fresh coat of wokeness, trauma or even rebranded into a funko pop toy to “get with the times” so to speak. But in...
With Summer now in motion, it may be a good idea to look ahead to see what options are available for people to binge not only throughout the summer, but the rest of the year. Premiering on July 9, 2025, “South Park,” is returning with its 27th season. With the...
Marvel’s newest addition to the Disney+ streaming service is the show Ironheart, which has so far received mixed reviews from the audience. This has been a running trend with most of their shows as of late, only getting recognition when a show is slightly better than the ones that came...
“Girls” is undoubtedly the best show ever created, especially if you’re in your 20s and still figuring the whole life thing out (so, basically everyone). It’s a brilliant and brutally honest depiction of just what it takes as you stumble into the chaos of adulthood. If you love “Sex and...
Online content creation has become a widely successful profession, especially in the current day. With more and more people going viral on many sites such as YouTube, comes success and with success comes expansion. Expansion into whatever new trend that can make internet celebrities more money, such as food, businesses,...
HOUSTON — Once a cornerstone of primetime television, the traditional multi-camera sitcom — complete with its trusty laugh track and punchy one-liners — is slowly becoming a relic of the past. As audiences gravitate toward complex narratives and genre-bending comedies, the decline of conventional sitcoms says more about evolving cultural...
Gamera, a giant turtle monster originally featuring in the film “Gamera, The Giant Monster,” on Nov. 27, 1965, was a blatant knockoff of Godzilla, however with time and future installments, it eventually grew into its own as a Japanese movie icon, popular enough to rival Godzilla. Even in what’s known...
Reality television has long been a dominant force in entertainment, engaging audiences with unscripted drama, personal stories and high-stakes competition. Some argue that reality TV reflects societal values while others contend that it distorts reality, crafting an illusion of authenticity. As the genre evolves, the debate remains: Is reality TV...
For many showrunners, not only is it imperative for them to provide a show that is entertaining, but they also must ensure that all ethical and legal requirements are met for the show to air. Nathan Fielder does everything correctly in a legal sense, but the situations and events that...
