Mo: On Being a Minority Within a Minority
It used to be that immigrants on TV were almost exclusively Latinx but that’s been changing thanks to show’s like Netflix’s “Mo.”
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Lupin is the Nuanced Immigrant Representation We Need
In 2021, the French-language Netflix series Lupin took over, becoming the first French series to debut on Netflix’s U.S. top 10 list. Well-made and brilliantly paced, the show gave us suspense, intrigue, and beautiful shots of Paris. It also introduced us to Assane Diop, portrayed by Omar Sy. If you haven’t seen the show yet, […]
Netflix’s Wednesday Explores Themes of Latinx Heritage & Anti-Colonialism
Netflix’s Wednesday Addams has a sharp tongue that she uses to inflict gloom and doom, dive into anti-colonialism, and embrace her Latinidad.
‘Derry Girls’ Reminds Us That War Survivors Are Regular People Too
Stories about people who’ve lived through war are often one-dimensional but ‘Derry Girls’ portrays a much more complicated truth.
Why We Shouldn’t Forget Gabriella in “The Little Mermaid” Series
The 90s ‘Little Mermaid’ show featured a character that made her mark in my young, impressionable mind: Gabriella, the deaf Latina mermaid.
Two Latinx Heroes to Celebrate in “The Umbrella Academy”
Superheroes inspire us, especially the Latinx ones in Netflix’s much-loved, kickass production, “The Umbrella Academy.”
‘Love is Blind’ Takes Texas and a Tough Discussion
“Love is Blind” is set in Texas this time and episode six brought up one of the most hotly contested political topics in the state – abortion.
Netflix’s “Blockbuster” is a Promising Workplace Comedy
“Blockbuster” is an earnest entry into the workplace comedy genre with the potential to grow into a better show if given a second season.
Marvel’s Lastest Projects Remind Us of the Importance of Community
As a comic book fan, I’ve noticed many superheroes are often depicted as loners with shameful secrets. Once their cover is blown, these heroes become larger-than-life, gods, and eventually targets. Even with the help of their sidekicks, superheroes carry a weight on their shoulders as they navigate their worlds with a secret identity. But the […]
The Importance of Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams
We are finally getting an out and proud Latinx Addams family this year, thanks to Jenna Ortega as Wednesday in Netflix’s new series.