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Stranger Things, Thunderbolts, and The Case for Depression as a Villain (Video Essay)

In this Video Essay filmed earlier this year, Nor García Grau explores how Depression has become a brilliant, and relatable, foil in popular media in 2025.

Nor García Grau 28 Nov 2025 1 min read
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Nor García Grau

Nor García Grau is a bilingual writer and filmmaker based in Madrid, Spain.

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