Essays

The ‘Euphoria’ Season 2 Finale Presents a Tangled Web of Abuse

In our last recap of the season, we break down what the show is really about. Read More

Lexi Howard Psychoanalyzes the Characters of ‘Euphoria’ Better Than Anyone Else

Lexi's play reveals more about characters than they care to know about themselves. Read More

How ‘Sharp Objects’ Ended with a Perfect Dose of Poison

Prestige mystery series don't get much darker than 'Sharp Objects,' and 'Sharp Objects' doesn't get much better than its sickening… Read More

Nate Jacobs is the Evil Heart of ‘Euphoria’

Basically, Nate Jacobs is the root of all bad things in 'Euphoria.' Read More

Rue’s Epic Drug Odyssey Marks an Important Character Shift on ‘Euphoria’

The latest episode sees Rue embarking on an epic, inverted hero's journey. Read More

‘Euphoria’ Reexamines the Love Triangle

In Season 2, 'Euphoria' defies the notion of conventional romantic geometrics. Read More

The Fantastical Style of ‘Euphoria’ Captures the Realities of Modern Teendom

In its new season, 'Euphoria' boosts its stylishness in order to hack into the mind of a teenager. Read More

What the ‘Golden Girls’ Chronic Illness Episode Means to Me

Dorothy's traumatic and frustrating journey through the medical system hits close to home for people who live with chronic illnesses,… Read More

Reading ‘Burn After Reading’ As A Shakespearean Tragedy

In which men are spurred by their more conniving counterparts played by Frances McDormand, and the similarities don't stop there. Read More

The Evolution of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Over 75 Years

Many people know it began as a flop and became a classic, but there is much more to the story… Read More