tv shows that raise awareness and handle real and current issues!

- this is us ::
“this is us” deals with the hardship of marriage, racism and body shaming. not only does this tv show portray a family through a realistic lens as it depicts these issues and bullying. it also shows the strong bond that can be cultivated through family love.

- 13 reasons why ::
“13 reasons why” ridicules bullying and sexual harassment in high school settings. the netflix original series realistically exposes just how cruel and unforgiving high schoolers can be as it portrays the repercussions of suicide.

- orange is the new black ::
“orange is the new black” focuses on social justice and prison issues. this netflix show has risen awareness regarding the problems of mass incarceration along with the overwhelming skew of african americans.

- mindhunter ::
“mindhunter” explores the psychology of homicide rather than looking into the reasons for suicide. we can learn to know common behavioral patterns in the world of crime. this helps to create better ways of dealing with offenders.

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