Category Archives: video essays

Fraggle Rock didn’t shy away from heavy themes, even death. One episode likely drew inspiration from the HIV/AIDS crisis, shaped by a puppeteer who had seen its impact firsthand.

Disney’s Gargoyles was ahead of its time — and arguably still is! Its bold episode on gun violence shows how fearless the series could be, raising the question of whether a show like this could even get made today.

Dead End: Paranormal Park isn’t a Gravity Falls knockoff — it’s a sharp, heartfelt series with standout trans and autistic representation that deserves far more attention.

DC Super Hero Girls captures the action‑comedy‑drama balance of the original Teen Titans far better than Teen Titans Go, especially in emotionally driven arcs like the #SoulSisters two‑parter.