I came across Vulture’s Teen TV bracket by chance last week, stumbling onto a link and spotting those 4 words I could not possibly avoiding …
Oh The Earnestness!
Veronica Mars
Life Lessons After Class
Although teen television is generally set in or around a high school, rarely does the educational role of that environment take centre stage. As a …
The Reunion
Nine years after the cancellation of the super teen sleuth, Veronica Mars series, the much-anticipated follow-up film hit theatres. The movie picks up Veronica’s story after …
How Cell Phones Kinda, Sorta, Ruined Teen Television
Back when I was a teenager, ten years ago, although cell phones were common in the outside world, they had yet to infiltrate the walls …
A Season Too Far
Single season series like My So-Called Life and Freaks and Geeks are often described as having been cancelled prematurely, before their time. Granted, both proved to be …
Experiencing Tragedy
I have no idea how common it is for teens to cope with tragedy. While high school students no doubt regularly fall victim to traffic …
Maturity vs. Sexuality
Last week as I was taking the train in to Toronto I overheard a fellow passenger make the following pseudo-biological claim: “It’s natural for girls …
Six degrees of Rory Gilmore
I know I’m not the only one who gets a kick out of recognizing actors from one show when they pop up on a different …
Maximized Narrative Potential
I frequently and emphatically recommend Veronica Mars to anyone who happens to mention they haven’t had the chance to see it. It’s one of those …
Boys who are bad for our girls
It occurred to me watching Buffy, and in particular some DVD special feature, as Joss Whedon describes Buffy’s relationship with Spike in season 6—some people …