Most coming-of-age movies follow a structure. A young, naive character discovers something that changes their lives and pushes them to go on a quest or journey, which ushers them into adulthood and self-discovery. The Goonies find a treasure map, the Pevensies find a magical wardrobe, and Luke Skywalker finds a strange message on a secondhand droid.
It’s a formula that often forces protagonists into thrilling scenarios, but this year one movie proved that the riskiest choice — the one that could throw everything out of whack — is not going on that quest in the first place. I Saw the TV Glow is finally streaming on Max, which means you can watch it on the same device it focuses on so diligently: the television.
