JOURNAL ARTICLE

Two new comedies loosen up about sex on campus.

  • Published In: TIME Magazine, 2026, v. 207, n. 9/10. P. 58 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Berman, Judy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines how recent television series set in academic environments, specifically Netflix's *Vladimir* and HBO's *Rooster*, explore complex issues of freedom, power, and sexual dynamics on college campuses. Both shows use comedy to depict the nuanced human experiences behind campus sex scandals and shifting social norms, diverging from the typically tragic portrayals seen in earlier #MeToo-related narratives. *Vladimir* focuses on an English professor grappling with personal and institutional conflicts amid accusations against her husband, while *Rooster* presents a workplace comedy centered on a flawed author navigating family and campus controversies. The article situates these portrayals within broader debates about free speech, power, and the evolving challenges facing higher education amid external political pressures. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:TIME Magazine. 2026/03, Vol. 207, Issue 9/10, p58
  • Document Type:Film/TV Criticism and Review
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0040-781X
  • Accession Number:192237004
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