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The promotional poster for Netflixs show Heartstopper season three. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Lack of intersectional transgender experiences in “Heartstopper”

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor April 4, 2024

Netflix will release the third season of its prideful series “Heartstopper” this upcoming October. As fans and critics eagerly wait to see their beloved cast on screen once more, let’s evaluate...

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The official poster for -- new documentary Quiet on Set. PUBLIC DOMAIN

The dark underbelly of “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” is shrouded in mystery

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor April 4, 2024

Contains spoilers for the documentary television series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” (2024).  For generations, children’s programming has long been a source of joy, nostalgia...

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A graphic illustrating toxic characters from different TV shows such as Joe Goldberg, Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass, ILLUSTRATED BY COBY NUNBERG/THE STATESMAN

Love or manipulation? Glorifying toxic relationships in the media

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor March 24, 2024
Film and television portrayals of toxic relationships take on many forms, ultimately shaping how people perceive romance and intimacy within their relationships.
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The official Korean TV show poster for season three of Unecpected Business. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Season three of Korean reality show “Unexpected Business” bridges cultures in an inherently American story

Emily Chao, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor February 13, 2024
Korean reality show “Unexpected Business” swapped the usual Korean countryside backdrop for coastal California scenery in its third season, showcasing stories of immigration and local communities through the Korean diaspora.
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A graphic resembling the red carpet of the Emmy Award show with cameras flashing on the sides. The 2024 Emmy Awards showcases a slowly evolving change in the industry. IllUSTRATED BY ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

And the Emmy goes to…

Sarah Chaudhry January 29, 2024
FOX aired the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Jan. 15, presenting awards in 26 different categories to critically acclaimed television shows such as “Succession,” which received 27 nominations, “The Last of Us” with 24 nominations and “The White Lotus” with 23 nominations.
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The soaring popularity of sci-fi in modern culture

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor November 19, 2023
Due to renewed interest in cutting-edge technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and increased Internet accessibility — which generates climate change awareness — the desire for escapism has impacted the rise of the science fiction (sci-fi) genre.
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The official TV show poster for Loki season two on Disney+. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Loki” season two redefines the marvel cinematic universe superhero genre

Sarah Chaudhry November 14, 2023
“Loki” season two knocks season one out of the park in every way: character development, plot, cinematography and acting. Since its initial premiere in 2021, the superhero series “Loki” continues to be produced as a standalone franchise.
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Kim Kardashian featured on American Horror Storys season 12 poster. PUBLIC DOMAIN

The enduring appeal of “American Horror Story”: A look at Season 12

Himma Sharma October 8, 2023
The anthology series “American Horror Story,” which first premiered in 2011, has begun its 12th season. The first episode of the highly anticipated season “American Horror Story: Delicate” aired on FX on Sept. 20.
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“Moving”: A supernatural K-drama with heart and empathy

Emily Chao October 4, 2023
The star-studded, supernatural Korean drama “Moving” finished its 20-episode first season with unexpected messages of support and empathy.
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The official show poster of the Netflix show Surviving Summer. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Surviving Summer” Season 2 rides the waves of teenage melodrama

Clare Gehlich October 1, 2023
“Surviving Summer,” the Australian series about surfing that satisfies fans wanting soapy drama, has made quite a splash on Netflix since the debut of its second season on Sept. 15.
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The official show posters of XO Kitty(top left), American Born Chinese (top right), Never Have I Ever (bottom left) and The Summer I turned Pretty (bottom right). ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/ THE STATESMAN

A new wave of coming-of-age series starring Asian American leads

Emily Chao September 10, 2023
The summer saw the emergence of several young adult and coming-of-age shows with an unexpected twist: a significant Asian American lead presence. 
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“The Summer I Turned Pretty” brings a fresh love triangle for a new generation of fans

Clare Gehlich August 23, 2023
The second season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” on Amazon Prime Video brings yet another cruel summer to Cousins Beach, continuing the teen romance drama with a touch of melancholy.
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