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'Veronica Mars' Offers More Than Nostalgia; She's Always Been A Survivor
Fifteen years after its debut, Veronica Mars has outlived the UPN and has aired on the CW, HBO and now Hulu. Chances are this new, excellent season won't be the last we hear of the wry detective.
With Alaskan Native Lead, 'Molly Of Denali' Breaks New Ground
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Executive Producer Dorothea Gillim and Creative Producer Princess Johnson about the first PBS children's series featuring an Alaskan Native lead.
Inside 'Family Reunion,' A Sitcom With An All-Black Writers Room
Creator Meg DeLoatch conceived her new streaming series, starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, around her own family reunion in Georgia. Then Netflix encouraged her to staff up with African Americans.
Once A Juggernaut, WWE Sees Its Ratings Tank
Fans of World Wrestling Entertainment say the story plots and matches are boring. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Forbes sportswriter Alfred Konuwa about the drop in viewership.
Now Starring In Children's Cartoons: Authentic Indigenous Characters
An Alaska Native girl (Molly of Denali), an Andean boy (Pachamama), two half-brothers in Mesoamerica (Victor and Valentino): Three new animations feature Native people without bygone-era baggage.
2019 Emmy Award Nominations Announced
2019 Emmy nominations were announced Tuesday. There are some expected nominations — Game of Thrones, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, some surprises such as Fleabag, and some snubs.
Netflix Edits Out Controversial Suicide Scene From '13 Reasons Why' Season 1
The Netflix show 13 Reasons Why took out a controversial scene from its first season depicting a suicide. Mental health experts say it's a step in the right direction.
Emmy Award Nominations Announced For 2019
The Television Academy has announced this year's nominees. See the list of which shows and actors are tipped for recognition in comedy, drama and variety categories.
Netflix Cuts Controversial Suicide Scene From '13 Reasons Why'
The show is centered on the suicide of a teenage girl, and the first season's finale shows her taking her own life. Several organizations raised concerns that it could romanticize suicide.