I totally get what you’re saying. Sometimes I watch a show that covers something serious—like mental health or social justice—and I can’t help but feel like it’s all exaggerated or just there to get people talking. I’ve noticed that when the entertainment industry tries to spin social issues, it can get super dramatic or one-sided. One time my class talked about how a show made a huge deal about a character’s anxiety, but it came off super fake and didn’t actually help anyone understand what it’s like in real life.

I think the spin in movies and TV can actually make people misunderstand real problems if they’re not careful. Like, you see something on TV and think that’s how it always is, when in reality it’s way more complex. That can actually make things worse because people are getting their info from made-up stories, not real life. On the other hand, when a movie or show gets it right, it can help start real conversations and make people feel seen. So, spin can go both ways, but I agree that it sometimes just makes drama instead of helping. I always talk about this with my friends—we try to find out what’s real and what’s just entertainment spin.