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“The Tinder Swindler”: Netflix Review

Arts TVFebruary 28, 2022February 28, 2022

Simon Leviev’s Ponzi scheme, in which he pretended to be the son of a Russian-Israeli diamond mogul on the dating app Tinder, is exposed in “The Tinder Swindler.”

Living Single did it first: Celebrating TV’s Black icons

Arts TVFebruary 8, 2022February 8, 2022

While the TV industry has been painfully slow to expand its attention beyond the lives and experiences of white people, these Black superstars have made a name for themselves by delivering some of the most memorable performances of all time in TV.

The mysticism of “Euphoria” roars back with season 2

Arts TVJanuary 27, 2022

The first episode of season two of HBO’s Euphoria premiered on Sunday Jan. 9, and had fans reeling from opening credits to inevitable head smashing at its close.

“Arcane” raises the bar for video game-inspired TV

Arts TVNovember 28, 2021

Most people know “League of Legends” as one of the most popular video games in the world, but that changed with the release of “Arcane,” the Netflix TV adaptation which debuted its first season on Nov. 6.

Love (and murder) in the time of rich, white suburbia: ‘You’ Season 3 Review

Arts TVOctober 24, 2021

Hello “You,” season three. Charming murderer Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgely, returned to Netflix on Oct. 15 with big expectations. Major spoilers ahead.

Mental illness is misrepresented in the media; why it matters

Arts Mental Health Special Issue 2021 Movies TVOctober 17, 2021October 19, 2021

“Euphoria,” “BoJack Horseman” and “Thirteen Reasons Why.” All these shows have one common theme — mental health issues. Whether it’s through dark humor or the life of a teenager, these shows depict the role mental health issues have in our lives.

“Demon Slayer” cast speaks in anticipation for season 2 at Comic Con

Arts TVOctober 17, 2021

The release date for the second season of the popular anime “Demon Slayer” was announced by surprise this fall. On Oct. 9, the English voice actors for the characters of Nezuko, Zenitsu, Akaza and Enmu released information about the upcoming season in a panel on the third day of New York Comic Con.

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House of The Dragon Season 1 finale: The dance officially begins

Prideful queer show “Heartstopper” has been renewed for two seasons

Bridgerton’s new season brings romance and scandal

The ugly representation of sexy women in TV – thanks, but no thanks

Euphoria Season 2 review: An exhausting journey with a hopeful ending