What the Cancellation of Tiny Chef Says About Kids’ Media Today
Emotional appeals are not a replacement for responsibility in children’s media.
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Ironheart’s Riri Deserved So Much Better
Marvel had the chance to let Riri thrive. Instead they buried her brilliance under tired tropes.
How Tiny Chef Broke the Internet’s Heart
A tiny puppet’s show got canceled and broke the internet’s heart with a video that felt real and authentic.
Original Ideas Are an Endangered Species
If every story is a reboot, remake, or sequel, where does that leave creativity?
No, The Simpsons Didn’t (Permanently) Kill Off Marge
The Simpsons showed a future without Marge and while it’s not canon, it hit fans harder than expected.
Are Long Gaps Between Seasons Killing Streaming Shows?
Long waits between seasons are testing viewers’ patience and putting the future of streaming originals at risk.
The Death of Slow Burn TV
The era of long-form TV storytelling is dying. What are we losing in the race for quick hits?
The Satanic Panic That Inspired Stranger Things 4
Inspired by real 1980s hysteria, Stranger Things 4 shows how fear can turn neighbors into a witch-hunting mob.
Inside the Secret Experiments That Inspired Stranger Things
While Stranger Things is pure fiction, it is rooted in some very real and disturbing history.