More People should be talking about Netflix’s “Tires”(Op-Ed) In May, Netflix released the first season of its newest comedy series “Tires”. SNL Alum Shane Gillis’ co-created the show alongside Steve Gerben and John McKeever. Gerben and Gillis star in the show as a disorganized and chaotic employee-employer duo. Gerben plays Will, who is the new […]
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Underrated TV Shows (Op-Ed)
We all have our favorite shows—those we binge-watch and rewatch to see beloved characters on screen. However, a few underrated gems are waiting to capture your heart. “Ghosts” is available on Paramount+. Spanning three seasons, it stars Rose McIver from “iZombie” and former rapper Utkarsh Ambudkar. The show follows Sam, who inherits her grandmother’s mansion […]
There will never be another show like Arcane, and that’s okay. (OP-ED)
Over the past few years, there hasn’t been a show that has reignited my love for television more than Netflix’s Arcane. Initially airing in 2021, Arcane tells the story of a political, ideological, and class conflict between the citizens of the opulent Piltover and the damaged Zaun directly underneath it. The show revolves around the […]
More than just a show: “Baby Reindeer” has given male sexual assault survivors the courage to speak up, seek help. (Op-Ed)
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer is a heavily anxious and emotional retelling of Richard Gadd’s sexual assault, stalking, and intense struggle with mental health and sexuality. Gadd, who portrays himself in the show, has fearlessly given the world insight into a topic that is often ignored: male sexual assault. In a post on Instagram, We Are Survivors, […]
Netflix’s use of AI photo generation in true crime documentary “What Jennifer Did” is unacceptable. (Op-Ed)
When we sit down to watch a true crime documentary, we expect honesty and transparency – facts over bias. As a director, you have a responsibility to everyone involved in the case, victim or perpetrator, to not present any false evidence. Unfortunately, Netflix’s “What Jennifer Did” contains AI-generated images of Jennifer Pan, who allegedly plotted […]
“3 Body Problem:” an emotional foray into physics, friendship, and duty. (Op-Ed)
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem is an incredibly intellectual show that follows a tight-knit group of physicists who discover that not only is science “broken,” but there are alien entities who are headed to Earth. While you may roll your eyes, this is not your typical alien invasion story; 3 Body Problem is so much more […]
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Avatar the Last Airbender” removes all the fun from the original cartoon. (Op-Ed)
I grew up with Nickelodeon’s Avatar the Last Airbender. In elementary school, my friends and I would play pretend that we were in the world of powerful benders; we reenacted scenes in our unfinished basements, splashed each other in epic Waterbending fights in our Easy Set pools, and had Agni Kai battles with ribbons to […]
Should streaming platforms delay their shows’ finales for ratings? (Op-Ed)
One of the biggest appeals of on-demand content that is released on streaming platforms is the total availability of full seasons of shows that are compiled after their original air dates, or are released in full season catalogs instead of a week-by-week basis, as seen on cable platforms. As a result, “binge watching”, or consuming […]
How Sofia Vergara transformed into Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in new Netflix series
Latin and American movie star Sofia Vergara, 51, stars as Griselda Blanco in the new Netflix series: “Griselda.” To portray the Colombian drug lord, she underwent an extensive physical transformation. The six-part series showcases the life of the “Godmother of cocaine.” The series shows her start in Miami, Florida as a single parent in the […]
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender remake to reveal trailer tomorrow
A new poster has been unveiled for Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Following its 2018 initial announcement, Netflix’s latest adaptation is gearing up for its coming release this February. The new poster gives fans a full look at the main and supporting cast of the show, showing Katara played by Kiawentiio, Sokka […]
Netflix’s “Beef”, won Golden Globe for best limited TV series
Netflix’s “Beef” made history last weekend at the 81st Annual Golden Globes. The A24 production was awarded Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television, making it the first show created by and starring Asian Americans to win in its category. During his acceptance speech director and writer Lee Sung Jin […]
Netflix announces One Piece anime remake
A new One Piece anime adaptation has been announced by Netflix and The One Piece production committee, consisting of representatives from Shueisha, Fuji Television Network, and Toei Animation Co. As well as Eiichiro Oda himself. Announced at the end of Jump Festa 2024, the upcoming project titled The One Piece will be a complete remake […]
