The prolific TV creator explains how she turned a Judy Blume adaptation into another modern love letter to Black audiences.

Created by television veteran Mara Brock Akil, whose credits include “Girlfriends,” “Moesha,” and “The Jamie Foxx Show,” the Netflix Series “Forever” doesn’t so much escape the dictates of the teenage ...

On TV, Black love is rarely given enough screen time — and when it is, it's often centered on trauma and pain. That's why my ...

Caldwell breaks down the inspiration and intent behind the quietly powerful wardrobe worn by Michael Cooper Jr. and Lovie ...

The classic coming-of-age novel that inspired a new TV series remains timeless and necessary, on the page and screen.

Forever, Mara Brock Akil's adaptation of Judy Blume's novel, held onto third place by nearly doubling its audience ...

This article is based on what was in the Netflix U.S. Top 10 shows list as of 9.30 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

With TV hits like Girlfriends, The Game, and Being Mary Jane under her belt, Mara Brock Akil is a bona fide legend—and her latest project, Netflix’s swoon-worthy Forever, is the newest TV show I can’t ...

At first glance, Forever is about teenage love. Justin Edwards (played by Michael Cooper, Jr.) and Keisha Clark (played by ...

The actor talks about his role in the hit new show by Mara Brock Akil and loosely based on Judy Blume’s novel.

Forever' showrunner Mara Brock Akil talks about bringing Judy Blume's story of teen sex and love to Netflix as a story about ...