A show about a group of Deaf college students would be a hit with the Deaf community, right? You’d think. Many Deaf people spent the weekend binge-watching Netflix’s latest docuseries, Deaf U. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people took to social media to express their disappointment – or outright disdain – for the show. Why are fans
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Netflix has a new show coming out this week that will change the mainstream impression of Deaf people. Deaf U is a docusoap about Deaf college students at the famous Gallaudet University. Well, famous among Deaf people. The D.C. college is aimed for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, though it also admits hearing people. The college
Earlier this year, Netflix announced plans for TWO new shows focused on the Deaf community and Deaf culture. The streaming giant finally released a trailer for the upcoming Deaf U reality series. The docuseries joins Netflix’s wide library of content. Cobra Kai brings back the nostalgia of the 80s. Ratched showcases actress Sarah Paulson as