Contributor: Emily Tsiao

Emily studied film and writing when she was in college. And when she isn’t being way too competitive while playing board games, she enjoys food, sleep, and geeking out with her husband indulging in their “nerdoms,” which is the collective fan cultures of everything they love, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate and Lord of the Rings.

Shadow and Bone season 2

Shadow and Bone

Netflix’s YA fantasy series isn’t as explicit as Game of Thrones. But the show still earns its TV-14 rating.

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Operation Fortune 2023 movie

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre

If you’ve seen a Jason Statham movie before, then you can probably make a good guess about what expect here, content-wise.

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Tech Trends March 2023

Tech Trends: TikTok Time Limits, the Social Media War on Drugs and a Dangerous Viral Drinking Trend

Learn about March 2023’s social media trends, a dangerous viral drinking technique and how drug dealers are reaching clients with QR codes.

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Ted Lasso season 3

Ted Lasso

It’s hard not to root for Ted Lasso, the coach. But suggestive content and profanity can make Ted Lasso, the show, hard to watch.

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Boston Strangler 2023 movie

Boston Strangler

Hulu takes us into a real-life murder mystery sleuthed.

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Gotham Knights season 1

Gotham Knights

Batman’s dead, and a bevy of teens try to figure out who and why on this typically problematic CW show.

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School Spirits season 1

School Spirits

Don’t be fooled by the show’s teenage characters. Parents would be advised not to let their own teens be haunted by its content.

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Chang Can Dunk 2023 movie

Chang Can Dunk

With strong, inspiring messages and very few content concerns, Chang Can Dunk is a slam dunk for the whole family.

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We Have a Ghost 2023 movie

We Have a Ghost

We Have a Ghost isn’t the worst film out there. It’s even sweet at times. But families should consider whether they’re ready to navigate all the film’s problems before viewing.

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The Owl House season 3

The Owl House

This Disney cartoon is cute and clever … right up until you start dealing with the witchcraft, demons and LGBT storylines.

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A Million Little Things season 5

A Million Little Things

ABC’s This is Us wannabe has some strong, affirming messages … but enough content to give viewers pause.

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Tech Trends: The Rise of AI, Banning TikTok, and the Pitfalls of BeReal

Learn about February 2023’s social media trends, up-and-coming AI apps and social media companies under fire.

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Mila in the Multiverse season 1

Mila in the Multiverse

Don’t let the title fool you. This Brazilian show isn’t typical Marvel fare.

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Somebody I Used To Know 2023 movie

Somebody I Used to Know

This film left me feeling dissatisfied and angry, which is likely what audiences will feel too if they choose to stream it.

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The Flash season 9

The Flash

In a television landscape filled with dark antiheroes, the Flash still feels like a bright guy who always tries to do the right thing … right now.

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