In the Long Run, the Answer To COVID Hangover.
A few episodes in, I realized the most prominent theme of In The Long Run wasn't culture, race or even finding independence--but the idea of belonging.

"Man-maker" Anne doesn't do relationships, but projects: every six months, she picks up a man and grooms him into a desirable specimen. Once she's successful, she breaks up with him and starts another project. That goes well, until she starts developing feelings for her new project partner.
A few episodes in, I realized the most prominent theme of In The Long Run wasn't culture, race or even finding independence--but the idea of belonging.
Self expression among teenagers is explored in the live adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's novel of the same name.
With This is Us now on its fifth season and A Million Little Things on its third, we have a lot of material to entertain the hypothetical: if these two shows got in the ring together, who would come out victorious? Despite the endless recognition for the former’s success, I dare say I’d put my money on A Million Little Things once all is said and done.
Can a piece of bad representation truly be reclaimed? We Are Pat (2025) attempts to answer this question.
CODA' is about a child of deaf adults torn between staying with her parents and her dreams of pursuing music. This film is a step forward for deaf representation and disability in movies despite negative messages about the burden of actors deaf deafness.