In an era when misinformation travels faster than facts and contentious debates make headlines daily, that function becomes not merely valuable but essential.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
The drama ran on the CW network from 2007 to 2012 and—also not hyperbole—defined a generation while still inspiring spirited debates and yearly rewatches by both devoted fans and curious newcomers.
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