The Sex Lives of College Girls

Mindy Kaling

Amina Ahmed

Weirdly enough, I’ve found myself in an era of not only enjoying sitcoms but seeking out new ones as well. Recurring characters and several seasons used to kill my interest in any show, yet it is these same characteristics that I’ve been finding comfort in recently. Such is the case for my recent obsession, “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” The show follows four roommates—Whitney, Kimberly, Bela, and Leighton—and their social and intimate experiences in college. Credited and laudedapplauded for its strong female friendships and characters, the series has been received well and beloved overall by fans overall.

That is, until its most recent season. With the departure of my favorite character, Leighton (Renee Rapp), the show truly hasn’t been the same. While each roommate has their own respective struggles that come with college life, their issues are not fully addressed nor given the screen time that they deserve. Kimberly’s financial struggles are brushed under the rug, which is unrealistic for a low income student at an expensive private institution. Bela’s terrible social decisions lead to her growth despite being but in a relationship that simply doesn’t suit her at all. Last, but certainly not least, Whitney’s character is the least developed in the friend group. Tand the challenges she faces, whether that be academically or romantically, simply make no sense because Whitney’s character doesn’t make sense. For how well the show did in season one and season two (kind of), I’m disappointed with the writers for this season. The original goal of depicting the challenges in college and the growth that occurs in this time period seemed like a fresh and new idea—yet it seems that vision has been lost and muddled for some time.