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What’s the Meaning of the Pink Teddy Bear in “Breaking Bad”?

The image of a damaged pink teddy bear with a missing eye appears throughout the series.

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Is “Breaking Bad” Really a Morality Play?

Vince Gilligan has said that the larger lesson of the series is that "actions have consequences."

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How Authentic is “Downton Abbey”?

Despite efforts at period detail, the show has been criticized widely for its linguistic anachronisms.

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Is “Game of Thrones” Misogynistic?

"Game of Thrones" has been called one of the most graphic shows on television, and this had led to criticism for its frequent sex and nudity, often focused on women, sometimes with very…

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Does “Downton Abbey” Have a Political Agenda?

A lot of writers, noting creator Julian Fellowes’ lifelong monarchist Tory politics, have argued that the show is the most conservative drama on television.

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How Accurate is “Boardwalk Empire” at Recreating its Era?

Edward McGinty not only plays Al Boyd in the show but is also head historical researcher and consultant.

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Is “Boardwalk Empire” a Docudrama?

Creator Terence Winter wanted the show's production to be as detailed and as faithful as possible to the non-fiction book that inspired it.

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Is “Louie” a Misogynist?

The fourth season featured an episode where Louie tries to rape a friend and recurring character who had been the object of infatuation in prior seasons.

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Is “Louie” Autobiographical?

While the premise (like much of his stand-up comedy) draws heavily from his own personal life, it was merely a starting point.

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Does “Homeland” Misrepresent Muslims?

There has been debate over the show's depiction of the political realities of the Middle East.

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Why Did Louis C.K. Choose to Make His Ex-Wife African-American on His Show?

"I arrived at a version of it for this character that I thought was good, this woman who's well put-together and an added pressure to his life."

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