6 ways HBO's Girls could improve in its second season

The HBO dramedy had a strong first season. With a few improvements, its sophomore run could be even better

Donald Glover: Helping to diversify the very-white cast of Girls.
(Image credit: HBO/Jessica Miglio)

HBO's Girls — indie darling Lena Dunham's series about a group of directionless twenty-somethings living in the hipster boroughs of New York City — was one of the most widely debated shows of 2012. Though the first season earned gushing accolades from prominent TV writers and strong ratings from viewers, it wasn't without its hiccups. Some of the show's harshest critics accused Dunham and her co-stars of nepotism and, in some cases, racism — complaints Dunham has candidly said she plans to address in the show's second season. That's not the only way Dunham can make Girls better. On the eve of Girls' season two premiere, here are six ways I hope to see Girls improve:

1. Diversify the characters

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Matt is an arts journalist and freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. He has written about film, music, and pop culture for publications including Washington City Paper, The American Interest, Slant Magazine, DCist, and others. He is a member of the Washington D.C. Film Critics Association.