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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.

“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…

BBC Announces New ‘Harry Potter’ Documentary

For us Potter fans, even the little breadcrumbs are big news. This is not a little breadcrumb, though. BBC has announced a documentary aka interview with J.K Rowling, which will revolve around the  opening of The British Library’s Making of Harry…

‘The Gifted’ Casts Garret Dillahunt as Ahab

Roderick Campbell, aka Ahab, is coming to The Gifted! Deadline is reporting that Garret Dillahunt (Justified) has been cast in the role, and will recurr on the first season of the FOX drama. The comics version of Campbell is a good man…

J.J. Abrams to Write and Direct Star Wars: Episode IX

Look, we get it. We do. J.J Abrams did an amazing job with The Force Awakens. We’re all big fans. But Disney had a chance here, a chance to take a real step forward, a chance to make a difference,…

Joe Alwyn Joins Cast of ‘Boy Erased’

For those of you who don’t know Joe Alwyn, we have a feeling he might just become a household name after Boy Erased. The movie, which has just began filming in Atlanta, is a coming of age and coming out drama from…

‘Stop and Fangirl’ Episode 34: Your Fave is Problematic – James Cameron and Joss Whedon Edition

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 –…

‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Roundtable: The Good, the Bad and the Incest

Another season of Game of Thrones is in the books – and we certainly have a lot of feelings to unpack. From the good (it was about damn time, Jaime, it was about damn time) and the bad (Cersei being…

Harry Potter: Today is 19 Years Later

It’s funny to think that it’s been over 20 years since the first Harry Potter book came out. Twenty years. More than half my life, more than half Harry’s life. Today, in another universe, Albus Severus is walking towards the…

‘Game of Thrones’ 7×07 Review: Bring Down the Wall

Did you read that like the song? Tell me you read that like the song. That’s about the only thing that’s going to make this shit storm of a season finale of Game of Thrones feel better. And I mean…

Fandoms and Misogyny: From Supergirl to Outlander

I’ve been thinking about this subject a lot lately, especially after the flack Melissa Benoist caused for using a line from the show to make an equivalence suggesting that losing her boyfriend (Mon-El), felt to Kara like losing her entire…

‘Stop and Fangirl’ Episode 32: Women Writers in Hollywood

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…

ABC Orders Drama ‘Romeos and Juliets’

And if you think that sounds weird, wait till you read the description. Because no, this is not a second coming of Still Star-Crossed (WHY DID YOU HAVE TO TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME ABC, WHY?). This is just …eh…