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.

Dystopian Dramas Are an Interesting Escape … Until They Aren’t

Dystopian dramas are often read/watched because they provide an escape. But what do we do when they induce anxiety and fear instead?

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Hacks

This HBO Max show has no boundaries. And it certainly wouldn’t have a problem crossing them if it did.

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On the Radar: Zepeto Dangers, the Snapchat Half-Swipe and BeReal Ads

Is Zepeto a safe app? How does the “half-swipe” affect teenage Snapchat users? Will ads make BeReal like every other social media platform?

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When Hope Calls

When Hope Calls brings a certain hopeful element to the greater TV landscape, offering families a show that elicits warm, happy feelings without relying upon tawdry content.

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The Handmaid’s Tale

The Handmaid’s Tale is a troubling story, one that casts Christians in Satan’s role and freely shows us the sins in which he revels.

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Novocaine

The premise of ‘Novacaine’—a man who’s unable to feel pain—yields a brutal gorefest intended to shock and awe anyone watching and wincing through it.

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On the Radar: More on the TikTok Ban, Chappell Roan on Young Parents and New Roblox Parental Controls

Whether or not TikTok is banned, parents should remain vigilant. Why are parents talking about Chappell Roan on social media? What new parental control features have been added to Roblox?

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MobLand

The characters of Paramount+’s MobLand love their families. But the series itself isn’t anything resembling family friendliness.

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Bosch: Legacy

Harry Bosch isn’t a cop anymore, but he’s still on TV. So no surprise that his new series still sports the same old problems.

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Paddington in Peru

There are some small navigable caveats, but even the cautious Mr. Brown would likely consider Paddington in Peru to be a risk worth taking.

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On the Radar: Mouth Taping, Bed Parties and the Benefits of Esports

Does mouth taping actually improve sleep? Are ‘bed parties’ a good way to celebrate college acceptance? Can playing esports be beneficial to your child?

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Happy Face

Paramount+’s Happy Face capitalizes on the nation’s obsession with true crime—and some details may make this show a nonstarter for families.

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On the Radar: Social Media Phishing, Gender Gap with Teens and TikTok AMBER Alerts

Why are teens more vulnerable to social media-based phishing scams? Teen boys and girls face different pressures depending on their gender. What should your teen expect with AMBER Alerts now shown on TikTok?

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The Residence

As much as one might enjoy solving a good mystery, there’s a fair bit of content slop to muck through in Netflix’s The Residence.

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The Wheel of Time

While no Game of Thrones, Amazon Prime’s lavish take on the popular fantasy series adds some problems to an already adult-oriented saga.

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