tv review

TV series centered around the human psyche; television shows that feature characters suffering from all forms of mental illness and explore its many implications.

Mr. Toad goes to see a shrink: Life heals only those who are willing to heal themselves
Robert Dybold, a British psychologist, once compared life to a river. It seems to flow quietly and smoothly, but in fact it is full of dangers and hidden currents.
By Jyyedg4 years ago in Psyche
New Egyptian series “who says”; Teen problems and undiscussed mental illness
On May 2,2022 the new Egyptian series “who says” released it’s first episode. Several known Egyptian actors rocked their role in the trailer, making it more watchable. You know how us, as teens, sometimes feel the extreme need to relate to anything, a comfort, even if it’s just a show. But “who says” is not just a show, it’s the life inside us, the unsaid emotions, and the bottled-up words. “It explains our reality, you know, it’s sad” – says a friend of mine.
By Raghad Khaled4 years ago in Psyche
Euphoria character breakdown
We learn in season 1 that Rue lost her father and only has her mother Leslie and little sister Gia. We also learn that Rue is a 17 year old drug addict who admits she has zero intentions of ever getting clean. I feel that the show has given each character 1 reason for being as significant as they are. Rue’s reason for being such a main character is to see what will be the cause of her actually getting clean, so that being said we are being dragged through the process of seeing her fight to keep drugs in her life. We have already seen the lengths she is willing to go, lying, faking drug tests and stealing. We start off seeing Rue as this quiet, very lowkey person but in reality I think she is this loud and very outgoing person but we aren't being allowed to see it.
By Marley Garcia4 years ago in Psyche
“Ego Death”
The last time I wrote about I May Destroy You, I had to stop watching because the episode was so triggering. And I’m glad I did (thank you, boyfriend). The other day, I finally finished it, and I’m SO glad I did.
By mariah goolsby4 years ago in Psyche
Startup & Goliath: Parallel Lines & Mirror Images
I started watching Startup a couple of months ago. I'm not typically a binge-watcher, so progress can be slow! The first series is pretty good, and it did have me hooked, most of the way through. I must admit to being a little disappointed even to find out there was a Series 2, so I didn't go into it with much enthusiasm, and it fell a bit flat for me.
By Robert Best4 years ago in Psyche
The Exploitative Nature of the Dr. Phil Show
In 2017, Todd Herzog, a former contestant on the reality show Survivor, opened up about his traumatic experience with Dr. Phil. Herzog won Survivor in 2007, earning $1,000,000 in prize money at just 22. After his rise to fame, he began struggling with alcoholism — prompting a visit to the Dr. Phil Show in 2013.
By Ilana Quinn4 years ago in Psyche
The 3 Most Realistic Panic Attacks on TV
Panic attacks are painful. They are exhausting. They are terrifying. Unfortunately, they are also very common.
By Robyn Reisch5 years ago in Psyche
Inside Out: "Here's Negan" Edition
After my last post, I planned on starting this blog off by going back to the beginning of the series TWD and break down each episode about what I learned and how it impacts my life, but after watching Season 10’s season finale, I was anxious and needed to talk about it ASAP! I hope I create new fans of the show with this blog and also gain OG fans who have been following this story from day one. I look forward to discussing TWD with anything I do in life. While I’m teaching, I’ll use an example from an episode to explain something to a student, the best way I know how. While I’m grocery shopping I consider what I need that will be nourishing, quick, and healthy for my daily needs and unexpected changes that life seems to bring. I picture myself as one of the characters or ask myself, what would that character do? One of my favorite characters has always been Negan.
By Ashley Williams5 years ago in Psyche
Why McDreamy’s Death Matters
I grew up watching soap operas. Don’t judge me. It’s what we did. It’s my generation’s version of Netflix binging, but we had to wait for each new episode. So it was an event, often shared, not on-demand.
By Donna L. Roberts, PhD (Psych Pstuff)5 years ago in Psyche
Ozark: Portraying Mental Illness
Ozark season three threw a spanner in the works when a new character with bipolarism was introduced. Minor spoilers ahead. Amidst the Byrd family’s usual antics with the mob, the Snells, and pretty much everyone who’s wanted to kill Marty at some point, a new character is introduced: Wendy’s brother Ben. In the beginning, it seems like he’s been thrown in the mix to add another character and some minor plot points but as time goes on it’s revealed that he’s one of the most notable characters of the season.
By Ben Saunders5 years ago in Psyche
They're Just Teens
Growing up, I’ve always loved Disney Channel sitcoms. You get the laughter, the jokes, and the emotional moments between the characters that make you feel nostalgic yet dysphoric because you feel like you’re missing something inside.
By Covey Saeng5 years ago in Psyche
Ratched Netflix Review
When you first meet Nurse Ratched in this series based on Ken Kesey’s ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest’, you are introduced to a well-presented woman with style and vigour. But that couldn’t be more untrue. Ratched (Sarah Paulson) portrays the twisted mind behind the nurse and shows the reality of true evil in this sinister and, at times, vulgar Netflix series. How did she be some so cruel? This two-season series aims to tell the tale of the twisted-psyche in this backstory of the 1962 classic.
By Rebecca Elvina Mennell5 years ago in Psyche