Released on March 16, 2023 on Netflix, Shadow and Bone has eight episodes each ranging from 56 to 64 minutes. It’s been a huge hit so far - the show currently ranks #1 on Netflix’s Top 10 Shows in the U.S. and boasts an 86 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Due to the show’s popularity, showrunner Eric Heisserer “is ready to launch [Six of Crows] as its own story,” according to an interview with Entertainment Weekly.
Read moreWednesday: Netflix’s New Show Gives Viewers a Thrill
Wednesday follows teenage Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) who has recently been expelled from her high school for playing a lethal prank on her classmates. Believing she would feel more at home in a school for Outcasts, her parents enroll her at Nevermore Academy. During her time there, she must figure out how to navigate her growing psychic ability, solve a series of murders, and reveal a secret that her parents have been concealing from her for years.
Read moreBeneath the Glitz and Glamor: An Honest Review of Sam Levinson’s "Euphoria"
After nearly two and half years, the award-winning HBO original “Euphoria” has returned for a second season, which premiered on January 9th, 2022. The first season received high praise, winning Zendaya, who stars as 17-year-old drug addict Rue Bennett, an Emmy for her stellar performance. Brimming with unconventional shots and costumes, Euphoria masterfully conveys the fantastical, often over-dramatized teenage life. Beneath this tasteful production lies a myriad of more sinister themes, including the hypersexualization of minors and the glamorization of substance abuse and mental illness. This review digs deeper into these themes to explore the show’s potentially damaging effect on its young audience.
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