The Fosters’ DACA-themed storyline couldn’t be more timely

TV Guide

Tuesday’s midseason finale showed the heart-wrenching effects of repealing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program hours after the White House announced plans to do the same in real life. The character Ximena “is the human face of the headlines we scroll by when our feeds become overwhelming, and she is what The Fosters does at its best,” says Megan Vick, adding: “As the DACA debate continues to dominate headlines, The Fosters allows a nuanced, singular perspective to spark conversations in households about where they want to stand as this country decides what it wants to be.” PLUS: The Fosters showrunner discusses the midseason finale.