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Netflix's newest international thriller, "Three-Body Problem," inspired by the critically aclaimed novels by Liu Cixin, falls short in its screen adaptation. With a lack of Asian representation and excessive use profane imagery, the series highlights Hollywood's obsession with westernizing media.

[Photo] Chaos theory on screen: Random, unnecessary changes to Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” are its downfall

Darcy Chew, Copy Editor
April 5, 2024
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[Photo] “Love is Blind” season six is bad reality TV at its finest

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor
March 29, 2024
Natalie Portman (left) and Julianne Moore (right) star in "May December," which is based on the real-life predatory relationship of Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau.

[Photo] Now streaming on Netflix, “May December” is a hard watch, but one well worth it

Kate Gordon, Gordon
December 8, 2023
Adapted from a graphic novel, Netflix's "Nimona" has been applauded for being direct with its political messages, even if it's divisive among audiences.

[Photo] Why I loved “Nimona”—and why subtlety in media is overrated

Milo Vetter, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
The teens of "Outer Banks" struggle to escape from a deserted island at the start of season three. Pictured from left to right are Cleo (Carlacia Grant), Pope (Jonathan Daviss), J.J. (Rudy Pankow), Kiara (Madison Bailey), John B. (Chase Stokes) and Sarah (Madelyn Cline).

[Photo] “Outer Banks” is back

Alivia Cook, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
The strength of titular characters' relationship is tested as secrets unfold in season two of "Ginny and Georgia."

[Photo] New season of a teen drama to watch: “Ginny and Georgia”

Alivia Cook, Contributing Writer
February 3, 2023
Jenny Ortega has been highly praised for her performance as Wednesday Addams in Netflix's new show "Wednesday."

[Photo] The return of the Addams Family with Netflix’s “Wednesday”

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
December 2, 2022
Netflix's animated movie "The Sea Beast" follows young Maisie Brumble as she sets sail to catch sea beasts with Captain Crow and Jacob Holland.

[Photo] Netflix’s “The Sea Beast” offers both unique and familiar elements in its compelling story

Alan Kronenberg, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
Netflix's new series about serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has received much backlash from the families of Dahmers' victims, who feel like their pain is being exploited for profit.

[Photo] Netflix’s cash cow: Trauma

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
October 14, 2022
Camila Mendes' Drea (left) and Maya Hawkes' Eleanor (right) stumble upon more than one dark secret over the course of Netflix's new teen comedy "Do Revenge."

[Photo] “Do Revenge” is a dark love letter to its own genre

Sophia Popkin and Karuna Lakhiani
September 23, 2022
The second season of "Bridgerton" receives mixed opinions, and main characters Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma (pictured) are at the center of the turmoil.

[Photo] “Bridgerton” Season 2 splits critics

Kate Gordon, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Andrew Garfield (pictured above) shows the struggles of turning 30 in the ’90s as playwright Jonathan Larson in Netflix's “tick, tick… BOOM!”

[Photo] “tick, tick… BOOM!” has Jonathan Larson’s life leap onto the screen

Scout Carter, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
Rob Morgan, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Cate Blanchett, Tyler Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence (clockwise from left) are part of the star-studded cast of "Don't Look Up," Netflix's newest hit

[Photo] “Don’t Look Up” is setting records, but does it live up to the hype?

Christie Lanfear, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
If you can get over the one-inch barrier of subtitles, there's a whole world of K-dramas waiting for you.

[Photo] Netflix K-dramas to watch after “Squid Game”

Priyanka Jain, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
If you can get over the one-inch barrier of subtitles, there's a whole world of K-dramas waiting for you.

Squid Game left fans with broken hearts, dropped jaws and unanswered questions

[Photo] “Squid Game” is great, but it doesn’t need another season

Kate Gordon, Staff Writer
October 29, 2021
Witness the dark side of the fishing industry in this new documentary.

[Photo] “Seaspiracy” lays bare the catastrophic costs of fishing to our planet

Priyanka Jain, Staff Columnist
April 23, 2021
Lose yourself in the romance and drama of "Bridgerton."

[Photo] The Diamond of Netflix: “Bridgerton” and its Regency-era love story

Kate Caforio, Contributing Reporter
February 5, 2021
Anya Taylor-Joy dominates as Beth Harmon, a fictionalized female version of chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer, in the new series "The Queen's Gambit."

[Photo] “The Queen’s Gambit” proves the future of movies is TV, and I’m okay with it

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor
December 4, 2020
Netflix’s recent documentary, “The Social Dilemma,” highlights many of the problematic aspects of social media.

[Photo] “The Social Dilemma” is a hokey but critical look at our digital lives

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor
October 23, 2020
Witness the origin story of the infamous Nurse Ratched.

[Photo] “Ratched”: A Mixed Bag of Cuckoos

Lydia Mandell, Staff Reporter
October 2, 2020
“To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You" is the sequel to one of Netflix’s most successful properties.

[Photo] “To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” was highly anticipated, and it delivered

Aimee Wiencek, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2020
Frank Sheeran and Russell Bufalino eating at the restaurant where Sheeran meets his second wife, who is their waitress. Courtesy of Netflix

[Photo] “The Irishman,” and the state of film

Shreyas Banerjee, Staff Reporter
February 6, 2020
Despite an interesting premise and first season, “Santa Clarita Diet” failed to deliver with its sophomore installment.

[Photo] “Santa Clarita Diet”: results may vary

April 13, 2018
Released in the U.S. on Netflix, "Fullmetal Alchemist" tells the story of two young boys as they search for the mythical Philosopher's Stone.

[Photo] Fail-metal Alchemist

March 2, 2018
Netflix's new science fiction show, "Altered Carbon," is a new take on technology and long life. It premiered on Feb. 2.

[Photo] A different take on advanced technology

February 23, 2018
Despite striking surface similarities to "Stranger Things," "Dark" manages to stand apart and shine despite language barriers.

[Photo] Netflix shines bright with new German original, “Dark”

January 19, 2018
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