tv review
TV series centered around the human psyche; television shows that feature characters suffering from all forms of mental illness and explore its many implications.
Ozark: Portraying Mental Illness
Ozark season three threw a spanner in the works when a new character with bipolarism was introduced. Minor spoilers ahead. Amidst the Byrd family’s usual antics with the mob, the Snells, and pretty much everyone who’s wanted to kill Marty at some point, a new character is introduced: Wendy’s brother Ben. In the beginning, it seems like he’s been thrown in the mix to add another character and some minor plot points but as time goes on it’s revealed that he’s one of the most notable characters of the season.
Ben SaundersPublished 3 years ago in PsycheThey're Just Teens
Growing up, I’ve always loved Disney Channel sitcoms. You get the laughter, the jokes, and the emotional moments between the characters that make you feel nostalgic yet dysphoric because you feel like you’re missing something inside.
Covey SaengPublished 3 years ago in PsycheRatched Netflix Review
When you first meet Nurse Ratched in this series based on Ken Kesey’s ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’, you are introduced to a well-presented woman with style and vigour. But that couldn’t be more untrue. Ratched (Sarah Paulson) portrays the twisted mind behind the nurse and shows the reality of true evil in this sinister and, at times, vulgar Netflix series. How did she be some so cruel? This two-season series aims to tell the tale of the twisted-psyche in this backstory of the 1962 classic.
Rebecca Elvina MennellPublished 3 years ago in PsycheThe ways that the show "mom" tackles the topic of addiction
If you haven't seen the show mom I recommend it. Basically it's about a mother daughter duo and their group of friends who are dealing with life and trying to get (and stay) sober. It is a comedy that sometimes deals with tough topics. I recently realize that it tells the different types of sobriety. Let me explain this in this post.
Lena BaileyPublished 4 years ago in PsycheWhy Nurse Jackie is the Most Authentic Portrayal of Addiction on Television
It was the spring of 2009 when I first read a review for a new television series premiering called Nurse Jackie. I was intrigued by the title alone; Shows about the complexities of life as an MD are quite common, but few focus on nurses’ professional experiences. Mere curiosity became fervent interest upon reading the plotline: An ER nurse who works in a busy NYC hospital and is juggling the roles of wife, mother, and career professional, all while secretly battling an addiction to prescription painkillers.
Alyssa SpraguePublished 4 years ago in PsycheHow TV representation helped me come to terms with being a woman with a highly stigmatised mental illness
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend *sounds* like it should be a show that uses a tired stereotype about women for cheap laughs. It also *sounds* like it should be a show that diminishes the serious nature of mental illness and the struggles of living with one. It is, in fact, the complete opposite. When I first started researching into the representation of women with mental illnesses on the small screen for my undergrad dissertation I had only seen the first two seasons of the show and less than half of the third, but had already fallen in love with it.
Chloé McMinnPublished 4 years ago in PsycheThe 10 Most Relatable Moments in 'Sorry For Your Loss' Season 2
In 2018, Sorry For Your Loss, starring Elizabeth Olsen as young widow Leigh Shaw, proved a hit for Facebook's streaming service, Facebook Watch.
Kristy AndersonPublished 4 years ago in PsycheUnpacking 'Patrick Melrose' (TV Mini-Series)
15 Minute Read 30 Minute Read (if you watch all the videos) Something Different A lot of my previous content has been purely marketing-related, but it's time for me to express my other interest: film and/or television - I studied both Marketing & Screen Arts at university.
Perth MarketerPublished 4 years ago in Psyche17 Reasons Why
*Spoiler Alert for 13 Reasons Why *Trigger Warning for suicidal thoughts Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why must be one of the most controversial shows when it comes to how they handle suicide and depression. For months following its premiere, my Facebook newsfeed was packed with criticisms of the show. Some people even suggested the show being too triggering to watch for someone who has suffered from suicidal thoughts or depression.
The Controversy Behind '13 Reasons Why'
Warning: This paper contains strong and harsh topics from the show, mainly speaking over the subject of suicide. -- Tragic. Triggering. Glorified. Inspiring. Those are only a few words that describe the intensely controversial show from Netflix, 13 Reasons Why. This show has no censorship when it comes to the tragic tale of Hannah Baker, the teenage protagonist who killed herself in a seemingly perpetual scene in the final episode of the show’s first season. In fact, the effect of this was even more impacting than people may have imagined; a study was made recently after the first season’s release, showing that internet searches over suicide ideation rose in a short period of time. Clearly, a very negative impact on viewers. Even still, the show has been able to conjure up what have been the most acute topics, including the main subject in the spotlight, suicide. Thanks to this, viewers have had the courage to speak to others about their issues, or even help others that are in need. The biggest issue that goes around with the show is the fact that it does not censor these strong matters, leading to worry, triggering, and discussions over the idea of mitigating those scenes. One thing is certain though. This discussion will be going on for a while, but the show won’t disappear. People are saying that 13 Reasons Why glorifies suicide, due to how Hannah made 13 tapes for each person that caused her death, as well as it being harshly triggering, due to intense harassment, bullying, an uncensored suicide scene, and more. But the show has brought courage to viewers who are now able to speak their mind, help others, and be more open about this subject with the knowledge that this show will clearly not go away, and that this a good change for society if precautions are taken. This show is very open and, in fact, very helpful for people who can relate. It has already created world-wide discussion within people impacted by the show, sharing their stories and relating to characters. This has brought an immense amount of support within society. It surpasses the groups of people that find the show to be too harsh and brings up the fact that suicide is happening and there’s no reason to push it away. There may just be a need for support from others to make the show less harsh for audiences and create conversation within each other.
Reuben GenevievePublished 6 years ago in Psyche'13 Reasons Why': Opinions from a Mental Illness Sufferer
Okay, so I want to talk about 13 Reasons Why. If you have been hibernating in a cave since 2017 (tempting sometimes, I know), it is a Netflix original series centered around a young high school girl named Hannah Baker. She commits suicide and leaves behind a series of tapes explaining the events that led to this decision and inevitably, how many people failed to help her. Each tape focuses around people within Hannah’s life and how their actions contributed to this tragic event.
Amy JohnsonPublished 6 years ago in PsycheGlorification or Education?
13 Reasons Why is a show about a girl named Hannah Baker. The first season is about why Hannah killed herself, while the second season is about getting justice for Hannah as her family and friends go to court against the school. 13 Reasons Why has had a lot of controversial scenes, like Hannah's suicide. Some people think these scenes are glorifying bad things, others think they are educating us about hard situations that really can—and do—happen.
Kayla ArnoldPublished 6 years ago in Psyche