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Lawyer. Writer. Columnist. Geek. Eternal optimist. Fangirl since the dawn of time. Hates the color yellow, olives and cigarettes. Has a recurring nightmare where she’s forced to choose between sports and books. Falls in love with fictional characters.

‘Once Upon A Time’: Is This a Fitting End for Emma?

Once Upon A Time bid farewell to Emma Swan in last night’s episode, a Hook-centric hour titled “A Pirate’s Life.” The show runners had promised a happy ending for our former leading lady, and fans had been eagerly anticipating what…

‘Designated Survivor’ 2×03 Review: Here We Go Again

Here we go again! Did I say the conspiracy was done? Well – it is, and it isn’t, because this is, of course, a TV show, and this particular writing team has done such a great job of keeping us…

‘Outlander’ Casts Jocasta Cameron and Stephen Bonnet

Season Four of Outlander is starting to take shape. Starz announced today that they’d cast Maria Doyle Kennedy (“Orphan Black,” “The Tudors”) to portray Jocasta, Jamie’s strong willed Aunt and Ed Speleers (“Wolf Hall,” “Downton Abbey”) to play the role of Irishman Stephen Bonnet,…

‘The Gifted’ 1×02 Review: In Caitlin We Trust

My biggest fear regarding this episode of The Gifted was that – well, obviously, that it wouldn’t live up to an exceptional Pilot, but also that I wouldn’t learn more about the characters – that they would go plot heavy.…

Nicolas Flamel to Appear in next Fantastic Beasts Movie

Watching Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and reading casting news for the sequel, is basically an exercise in how much you remember from the Harry Potter books and who, of all the characters ever mentioned, can concievably appear…

Hulu Releases Teaser for ‘Marvel’s Runaways’

There’s been a lot of buzz about Hulu‘s Marvel’s Runaways, mostly thanks to a pretty awesome cast, but as far as actual, real, tangible information, we didn’t really have much. Until now, that is. Conventions, the gift that keeps on…

‘Designated Survivor’ 2×02 Review: Re-writing the Book

In this episode Designated Survivor puts an end, of sorts, to the conspiracy that spawned the show and got us this far, and they do so in a way that reminds us that, in its best moments, this show can…

‘The Bold Type’ Renewed for Seasons 2 AND 3

The Bold Type is coming back! Yes, that’s right, the one show we really wanted to come back has been renewed! *insert dancing gif* After the heartbreaking cancelations of Pitch and Sweet/Vicious last year, we admit we were starting to…

‘Stop and Fangirl’ Episode 38: Fall TV Preview

Here at Fangirlish we continue to support your right to fangirl over any fandom you desire – whether that is a book, a TV show, a movie, or even sports. That’s why we have Stop and Fangirl!  So you can…

‘The Gifted’ 1×01 Review: Ohana Means Family

And, you know, family means nobody gets left behind – or forgotten. Yes, you are in the right place, I promise. This is a review for The Gifted, the new kick-ass mutant drama from FOX. Except the kick-ass mutant drama,…

Arrowverse Crossover: Russell Tovey to Play LGBTQ Character

Russell Tovey is coming to the CW as The Ray! The Quantico vet has been tapped to play gay superhero The Ray in the four-part Arrowverse crossover, TVLine reported. He will also voice the role in CW Seed’s forthcoming animated…

“Shippers were heard” Promises Chris Carter as ‘The X Files’ Season 11 Takes Shape

And, I’m not saying I don’t believe him, but he did teach me to trust no one. The comments come just as Den of Geek provided us with our first glimspe at Season 11 – prompting fans worldwide to say:…

Natascha McElhone Leaving ‘Designated Survivor’?

The news is as surprising to us as it probably is to you, but we have to report on it: Natascha McElhone is set to leave Designated Survivor to star in Beau Willimon’s The First Hulu Series, according to Variety. Does that…

‘Designated Survivor’ 2×01 Review: You Matter To Me

There’s a lot of idealism and a lot of sentimentalism in this episode of Designated Survivor, titled “One Year In,” but then again, when is there not? From Emily’s statement to Seth, which I borrowed as a title, to the…

5 Things We Want From ‘Designated Survivor’ Season 2

Designated Survivor premiered in explosive fashion last year (quite literally), and it quickly grew to become one of our favorite shows with its combination of mystery, politics, family and conspiracy, all centered around a man we would probably all vote…

‘Once Upon A Time’ 7×01 “Hyperion Heights” Preview

It’s like I can’t stay away. What’s that quote? Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in? That’s kinda what this is, except I don’t feel I’m in again – I just succumbed to my curiosity…

Exclusive Interview: Luke Guldan from ‘The Good Place’

The Good Place is one of those shows that you watch when you’re feeling a bit sad, or down, the type that you know will always put a smile on your face, one way or another. But it’s not just…

‘Riverdale’ Star K.J Apa Involved in Late Night Car Accident

First things first, K.J Apa is fine. He’s been discharged from the hospital, and the first assement showed no serious injuries. That’s the good news. Once the serious concerns are out of the way, though, we have to talk about…

‘Stop and Fangirl’ Episode 36: Harry Potter Revisited

Here at Fangirlish we continue to support your right to fangirl over any fandom you desire – whether that is a book, a TV show, a movie, or even sports. That’s why we have  Stop and Fangirl!  So you can feel  happy –…

Exclusive Interview with “Dear Martin” Author Nic Stone

‘Dear Martin’ is one of those books that make you stop. Stop and think. Stop and plan. Stop and …hope. It’s also the kind of book that makes you forget that you’re reading a book, not just because the words…

How to Do Fandom 101: A Guide for Show-Runners, Authors and Fans Alike

Yes, I wrote what I wrote, and yes, I really do think we need a guide, of sorts. Not a comprehensive one, because a) I don’t have time for that and b) I don’t know everything and c) there are…