{"id":3140,"date":"2016-04-04T10:23:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T14:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=3140"},"modified":"2020-05-13T17:42:10","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T21:42:10","slug":"5-shows-college-students-should-be-watching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/5-shows-college-students-should-be-watching\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Shows College Students Should Be Watching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you need a distraction from studying, check out these 5 shows. Not only are they extremely compelling, but they can teach you a thing or two about the adult world we live in.<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #333333;\">1. How To Get Away With Murder (ABC)<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> This show is perfect for college students for a couple of reasons, 1) it\u2019s ABOUT college students (Middleton University students to be specific), 2) it teaches you about the law (sure, this show won\u2019t help you pass the bar exam but hey, I now know loopholes that can be used in court) and 3) it\u2019s intense. The show, created by Pete Nowalk and produced by Queen Shonda Rhimes, is a hit amongst young adults because of its alluring drama, the seductive romance and nail-biting suspense. Plus, the cast is phenomenal. Are you a Harry Potter fan? Dean Thomas is one of the main characters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #333333;\">2. Madam Secretary (CBS)<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> I get it&#8230;politics can be boring. The truth is though, as young adults we should be making an effort to understand how our government works. This show depicts the life of Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord as she juggles foreign policy, being a mother and marriage. Like How To Get Away With Murder, this show should only be used a guide to understand certain concepts. Hate to break it to you, but this show will not teach you how to be get a job in Washington. On the bright side though, not only do you learn what a Secretary of State actually does but the show often emulates real life issues so it provides a better understanding of them. On top of that, the cast\u2019s chemistry is amazing. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re part of the Secretary\u2019s staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #333333;\">3. Black-ish (ABC)<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> There\u2019s no denying there\u2019s a representation issue in film and television. The lack of diversity is appalling and when there is minority representation, it\u2019s often paired with disappointing stereotypes. Black-ish is changing the game. Not only does it feature an all Black cast, it also tackles issues such as police brutality and the effects of racism. It\u2019s one of the few television shows on air right now that \u201cnormalize\u201d television and don\u2019t illustrate cringeworthy caricatures of people of different backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #333333;\">4. Transparent (Amazon)<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> Like Black-ish, Transparent is shedding light on topics that are often presented in a disappointing way in media. This show tells the story of a transgender father and how his family responds to her \u201csecret\u201d. The show has been met with a lot of praise both from critics and audiences, winning big at the Golden Globes. It\u2019s important to be in tune with issues that are not necessarily present in our own lives. It helps us understand and respect others. Transparent is thought-provoking, funny and a must-watch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #333333;\">5. Mr. Robot (USA)<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> If you\u2019re into psychological thrillers and the cyber world, this is the show you should be watching. Rami Malek is Elliot, the anti-social computer engineer who aims to hack and take down corporate America. Mr. Robot explores powerful, implicit concepts and leaves you on the edge of your seat every episode. Who wouldn\u2019t want to escape the college life and be part of a super-secret, undercover group of hackers for a while?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you need a distraction from studying, check out these 5 shows. Not only are they extremely compelling, but they can teach you a thing or two about the adult world we live in. 1. 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