Why it matters that ‘Younger’ talked #MeToo

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Warning: Spoilers for Season 5, Episode 1 of Younger.

Younger, TV Land’s quietly brilliant comedy, is back for Season 5 and making some serious changes. 

In the post #MeToo world, creator Darren Star felt a responsibility to revisit some former problematic plot lines in the show, kicking off the new season by shining the spotlight on the inappropriate behavior of Empirical Publishing House’s most successful author, Edward L.L. Moore. 

Over the course of the 35-minute episode titled “#LizaToo,” viewers are given a condensed look at the struggles associated with experiencing and speaking out against sexual misconduct, responding to allegations, and ensuring workplace harassment policies are clearly defined. Read more…

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