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5 T.V shows I’m obsessed with

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Here are a few shows that I’ve been watching over the past couple of months that I think you’ll like. I hope you enjoy!

 

  •  Euphoria

 

Now just a fair warning, Euphoria is not for everyone. It contains graphic scenes such as nudity and drug use. Viewer discretion is advised!!!! One of the things I love about the show is that it’s completely authentic. Even though it may be considered raunchy, it’s real. It perfectly encapsulates what a drug user goes through, how they affect the people around them, why they continue to use and what causes them to use. Euphoria handles a vase majority of topics such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family issues, sexual orientation, and toxic masculinity. The main character Rue, who is played by Zendaya (A QUEEN) tries to find her place in the world after OD-ing and being sent to rehab. She faces a multitude of adversities during the show and we get to see insight into not only her story, but other character’s stories through her narration. The cinematography is amazing and the character development is a 10/10… which is also what I rate this show!

Rating: 10/10

 

  • YOU

 

YOU is a tv show on Netflix that has grown immensely popular within the past two years. The story is based on a man named Joe who lives in New York City. He comes across a woman named Guinevere ‘Beck’ who he falls head over heels in love with. However, this is not your average love story. He ends up stalking her to get to know her and win her over. This show is so creepy and will make you question your morality. The main character, Joe, is a villain who we shouldn’t root for, yet we continue to portray him as an “Anti-hero” simply because he does good deeds. Overall, the plot is enjoyable even though the characters may not be as likable as you hope they’d be. P.S! Some scenes may contain nudity and/or graphic imagery. Viewer discretion is advised.

Rating: 9/10

 

  • On My Block

 

This coming-of-age TV show is set in central Los Angeles. The main characters are four young teenagers who are starting their freshman year of high school. Their Community is full of drugs, violence, and gang activity. Throughout the story, They are learning how to stay together despite the obstacles that they face in their everyday lives. This show provides humorous elements as well as incorporating realistic examples of how kids in inner cities deal with crime and violence. It takes a couple of episodes to become fully invested in the show, but once you start, I promise, you won’t wanna stop watching. 

Rating: 8.5/10

 

  • The End Of The F***ing World

 

Alyssa and James are high school students who hate their life. Their home life causes them to connect and they then decide to run away together. On their journey, they do something that will change the course of their life forever. The characters have inner monologues in every episode, which I like because it helps you understand why they are the way they are and it further enhances their character development. This show is on the darker side, but still has that layer of Comedy that softens it up a bit.

Rating: 9/10

 

  • 90 Day Fiance 

 

This reality TV show is so light and fluffy compared to the rest of the shows on this list. 90 Day Fiance follows couples who have applied for the K1 Visa and have 90 days to get married to their partner or else their partner will have to move back to their country. This show is heavily scripted and unbelievably dramatic, but I live for it!! it’s interesting following different couples and their stories. Some of the storylines are goofy asf so if you need a laugh, watch the show.

Rating: 8/10

The rise and fall of Cancel Culture

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Ahhhhhhh, cancel culture. A noble act of removing anyone who says anything remotely problematic. James Charles says that he likes to date straight guys? Canceled. Kylie Jenner wears box braids, yet claims she invented a new style called “shoelace twists”? Canceled. But do we really cancel these people? Do we actually stick to our word and stop supporting influencers who are known for their sexist, racist and homophobic tendencies? The short answer to this question is no

We don’t.

Why don’t we, you ask? Because in society, we love calling out each other’s mistakes and transgressions, yet we can never hold ourselves accountable for our own actions. “I did something wrong but let me showcase the horrible things this person has done to try to deflect the things that I’ve done.”

Make it make sense.

Cancel culture became prevalent in 2012, When Cisco Rosado, A reality star on Love and Hip Hop: New York: told his girlfriend at the time that she was “Canceled”. Shortly after the episode aired, the phrase “You’re Canceled” started to appear all over social media. It became a worldwide phenomenon to cancel a Celebrity, Influencer, or Artist who had opinions that were considered “unpopular” in the mainstream media. The message was simple. Stop supporting people who don’t support you. Don’t waste your money and energy on someone who is disrespectful to their general audience– the people who gave them a platform and voice. It’s upsetting when you find out that your favorite singer, dancer, actor, or actress isn’t what you made them out to be. I get it, I understand that. 

Here is the problem.

In real life, you can’t cancel someone just because they’ve made a mistake. If that’s the case, you and I both would’ve been canceled a longgg time ago. You have to talk and communicate your feelings in a healthy way, creating a mature dialogue between you and that individual. Once that is established, it’s on them whether or not they want to have the same mindset that they did before your encounter. It’s on them whether or not they want to change. Canceling someone without letting them learn from their mistakes will create a mean, bitter, spiteful person who won’t change their behavior. They will believe that the world is against them over something that they didn’t mean to do, making them resentful towards the demographic that they offended. Cancel culture is just as problematic as the person who is being canceled. It hinders growth. It causes us to lack communication skills and  It causes anger, bitterness and hatred– something that we have too much of in this world. 

Before you decide to cancel someone, Always remember that everyone comes from different backgrounds and lifestyles– some different than your own, which doesn’t excuse terrible behavior by any means, but only shows you that some people are so use to the dark, that they’ve never tried to look up and see the light. Learn to be more compassionate. More understanding. More kind. If not for their sake then…

For yours.