There’s more to the opioid epidemic than Mare of Easttown shows
The HBO limited series’ depiction of the opioid crisis is thin, but it’s not wrong. Its major blindspot? The fact that addicts are worthy of redemption.
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Sheila Atim: “The Underground Railroad set actually looked like a plantation”
From London’s West End to the Antebellum South, the Olivier-winning actress takes every challenge in her stride. Currently wowing audiences in the year’s most vital TV series, the Anglo-Ugandan star isn’t slowing down.
Michaela Coel’s next show could take place in the I May Destroy You universe
Given the quality and cultural significance of Coel’s previous work, we should be in for a treat.
DMX’s final interview: “I’m going to look back on my life and thank God for every moment”
Filmed just three weeks before his death, you can watch it via TV One on 16th May.
The zine memorialising Peep Show’s most iconic scenes
With contributions from Dobby Club and Blondey, Mancunian photographer Oliver Jackson’s ode to one of his favourite shows is testament to its cultural appeal – and reveals a lot about the British psyche.
My Media Diet: Shiva Baby breakout Rachel Sennott
The actress slash comedian plays a sugar baby anxiety magnet in this claustrophobic Jewish comedy.