Episodic Television Is Hiring Record Numbers of Women and Minority Directors
It's been a banner year for diverse hiring in television.
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TV and Video Games in Kids’ Bedrooms Are a Very Bad Idea
New research suggests they are a destructive diversion.
At This Year’s Emmys, a Defiant but Confused Political Tone
The 69th annual television awards sent a very mixed political message.
Women on Television Have Gotten More Racially and Ethnically Diverse, According to a New Study
The percent of black and Asian speaking female characters on broadcast shows is at an historic high.
When Is an Alternate History Entertaining, and When Is It Harmful?
The genre can shed light on less-acknowledged truths—it can also whitewash historical facts.
CBS Pledges to Hire More Latino Talent at a Meeting With an Advocacy Organization
The network has agreed to hire more Latino writers and directors.
Binge Watching Is Linked to Poor Sleep
Enjoy multiple episodes of Shut Eye, and you may not get enough shut-eye.
NBC Commits to Hiring More Female Directors
The decision follows a television season in which women comprised less than a quarter of helmers on network and cable series.
Internet Searches for Suicide Spiked After Release of ’13 Reasons Why’
New research suggests the fears of public-health experts were justified.