'Luther: The Fallen Sun', Idris Elba’s Netflix Vehicle, Fails to Make the Point
By undermining the appeal and credibility of black characters, the show compromises the very idea of diversity and representation it sets to promote.

Nina wakes up restless in the middle of the night, wanders around the house and accidentally steps on a spider. Her father tells her that its death will bring bad luck. The next day Nina goes on a trip to the sea with her mother and other children. Among the dunes of the beach she will realize what is troubling her.
By undermining the appeal and credibility of black characters, the show compromises the very idea of diversity and representation it sets to promote.
I came across Urchin by chance and decided to watch it because of the title. It made me think of the spiky animal that lives at the bottom of the ocean, and the old Dickensian novels, where an urchin was an orphaned, homeless child in shaggy and dirty clothes.
Released on Netflix this last July, Mile End Kicks, catches the eyes of those who are wanting to escape the disasters of 2026 and visit the era of peak Tumblr, unforgettable music hits, and iconic fashion trends—-of 2011. This coming-of-age film directed by Chandler Levack succeeds at portraying an accurate representation of what life was like in the early 2010’s.
A reboot series based on the popular original Nick teen sitcom of the same name.
This coming-of-age musical features a strong representation of LGBTQ+ individuals coming-of-age.
Spotlighting the legacy of the legendary Raymond Lewis through the love of a devoted daughter.