Awkward. embraces the bad as things come to an end
After five seasons, MTV’s Awkward. has finally come to an end. It probably comes as surprising news that the show was…
Awkward.
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Awkward.: “Snow Job”
When I dropped in on Awkward.’s fourth season premiere in our TV Reviews section, there was some concern regarding…
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With a change in showrunners, Awkward.’s fourth season lives up to its title
Awkward.’s third season ended on a moment of self-empowerment: Facing the consequences of her self-destructive actions,…
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Awkward.: “Old Jenna”
Awkward. has always told its stories through themes and metaphors, and being a high school comedy these themes and…
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Awkward.: "The Campaign Fail"
At the end of “The Campaign Fail,” Jenna reflects back on what truly was a campaign: From the moment Jenna is invited…
Awkward.: "A Very Special Episode Of Awkward"/"Less Than Hero"
“A Very Special Episode Of Awkward.”
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Awkward.: "The Bad Seed"
Jenna Hamilton is descending into a black hole. Reflective of the episode’s title, Jenna spends the half-hour digging…
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Awkward.: "Taking Sides"
When “Taking Sides" begins, it has been three weeks since Jenna broke up with Matty. Since then, she’s graduated to a…
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Awkward.: "And Then What Happened"
After Jenna Hamilton turns her world upside down by walking into a surprise party making out with Collin, she shuts…
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Awkward.: “Redefining Jenna”
“Redefining Jenna” is a strong, satisfying episode of Awkward. The dialogue crackles, the characters have clear stakes,…
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Awkward.: “Reality Check”
“Reality Check” marks the end of a storyline, at least on the surface. Jenna spends much of the episode battling her…
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Awkward.: “Rubbed Raw And Reeling”
I like to imagine that the “Previously On Awkward.”sequences are Jenna’s memory of events as opposed to our own.…
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Awkward.: “Guilt Trippin'”
We all change in high school. Even if not everyone transforms from one thing into another, and even if some people…
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Awkward.: “That Girl Strikes Again”
Back in season one, Jenna Hamilton thought Matty McKibbon was ashamed of her. That he didn’t acknowledge her at school…
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Awkward.: “Indecent Exposure”
Last week’s episode of Awkward. ended with Matty McKibben in a fragile emotional state. Kicked out of his house by his…
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Awkward.: “Let's Talk About Sex”
Earlier today I showed my students a clip from “I Think We Should Have Sex,” the first season episode of Friday Night…
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Awkward.: “A Little Less Conversation”
Jenna spends the entirety of “A Little Less Conversation” avoiding talking to Matty. After he learned about her…