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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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HBOs House of the Dragon is set about 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. The prequel depicts House Targaryen at the height of its power, ready to shred itself from within.  Public Domain

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

Melanie Navarro October 25, 2022

Major spoilers and speculation ahead for HBO’s “House of The Dragon” (2022). After this season finale, die-hard fans will find it helpful to get themselves a Negroni Sbagliato, with Prosecco...

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“Red flags” indicate unhealthy behavior that leads to a toxic relationship

Maya Brown March 7, 2022
While every relationship has its trials, experts say a toxic relationship is one that is consistently unpleasant and affects a person’s health and well-being.
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Euphoria Season 2 review: An exhausting journey with a hopeful ending

Anjulina Varghese March 6, 2022
It has now been over a month since the release of the much-anticipated second season of Euphoria, leaving many fans in a state of utter emotional turmoil. No truer words have been spoken than when Zendaya said Season 2 would be "hard to watch."
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The mysticism of “Euphoria” roars back with season 2

Melanie Navarro January 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.
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Mental illness is misrepresented in the media; why it matters

Yaa Antwi October 17, 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. 
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The Gossip Girl reboot: A Gen-Z, drama-filled NYC fantasy

Melanie Navarro August 24, 2021
Produced by HBO, the much-anticipated reboot of the 2007 CW drama, “Gossip Girl.” The show premiered on July 8 and featured six episodes as a part of the first half of season one.
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