What was your “journalism dream” 15-20 years ago and how did it eventually unfold?

In this essay, Angelica Frey contrasted the original Gilmore Girls series and the original The Devil Wears Prada with their respective 2016 and 2026 sequels.

Your annoyance with the lead character aside, they do paint a seemingly honest portrayal of journalism and the media industry, one where it’s easy to either just burn out or default to publishing filler slop.