‘Mo’ uses the comedy-drama format to address difficult and divisive issues such as immigration in America and the Israel-Gaza war in an accessible format.
- Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies and Media Arts, McMaster University
Some comedians put race at the centre of their comedy, giving audiences a chance to release some tension. But how far is too far? Where is the line between a lighthearted joke and deep-rooted racism?
“Never Have I Ever” is a fresh, fun and poignant addition to television’s repertoire of coming-of-age stories, especially for stories of Indian teenage girls.
Recent rumours of Apu’s demise may be exaggerated but his presence has been slowly written out of ‘The Simpsons,’ and many feel it is time for the stereotyped Indian-American character to go.
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