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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.

“One way or another…” promises ‘Game of Thrones’

Every time I think I can’t possibly be more excited about Game of Thrones, another picture/promo comes out and proves me wrong. This time, it was during the 2016 NCAA Tournament. It’s only thirty seconds, but considering how long we’ve…

‘Once Upon A Time’ 5×14 Panel: “Devil’s Due”

Hello, Oncers! We got the good and the really, really bad this week, or so it seems. Not only was Captain Swan reunited (can I get a Hallelujah?), but we also got to see Rumple in his full Rumpleness.  But,…

‘American Gods’ adds three series regulars

We were technically over the moon about this when they first announced it. And then, we got even more excited when Ricky Whittle was cast. And then Ian McShane. And Emily Browning. Basically, we thought we couldn’t be more ready for…

What’re You Reading: Felicity Smoak from ‘Arrow’

Fangirlish writers adore their fictional characters. We all have our favorites from a variety of television shows especially. So in a fit of genius or insanity because we are all fannishly busy stressing over making sure readers have preview guides, recaps…

‘Once Upon A Time’ 5×14 Review “Devil’s Due”

Well, that was…better and worse than I expected. And I mean that in the yes, it was awkward as hell but we survived way. Which, now that I think about it, could be the subtitle for this show. Because the…

‘Once Upon A Time’ 5×13 Panel: “Labor of Love”

Hello, Oncers! It feels nice to get back in the swing of having new episodes, new things to discuss. It also feels nice to have Snow White, the original character we fell in love with, back in our screens. We…

Game of Thrones: Jon Snow death scene script released

And you thought you were done having Jon Snow feels. (Or, you didn’t, because, you, like us, think he’s not staying permanently dead) Either way, this is an unexpected sucker punch. For the first time, HBO has made available the…

‘Once Upon A Time’: Open letter regarding Outlaw Queen

Robin Hood is one of my all time-favorite fictional characters. Regina is one of my favorite Once Upon A Time ones. So, when I first heard of the idea to pair these two together, I will admit, I was happy.…

‘Once Upon A Time’: Sam Witwer and Hank Harris land roles

Once Upon A Time is going insane? We really don’t have any actual speculation on what’s coming this time – we’re just here to bring the news. And the news is this: Deadline is reporting that Sam Witwer and Hank Harris…

‘Once Upon A Time’ Review “Labor of Love”

Sometimes an episode will give you what you want. More often than not, if the writers hit the spot, however, an episode will give you what you need. And that’s exactly what Once Upon A Time did in “Labor of…

‘Once Upon A Time’ 5×12 Panel: “Souls of the Departed”

Hello, Oncers! We’re back. This IS a post-episode panel. We have stuff to talk about! That’s, of course, good news. We’ve missed our show. I’ve missed it. But, on the flip side, that also means pain is coming our way.…

What’re You Reading: Hook from Once Upon a Time

Fangirlish writers adore their fictional characters. We all have our favorites from a variety of television shows especially. So in a fit of genius or insanity because we are all fannishly busy stressing over making sure readers have preview guides, recaps…

International Women’s Day: TV Ladies who rock

It’s International Women’s Day, and though we here at Fangirlish would like to congratulate all the beautiful, strong ladies that read us, we’d also like to celebrate the strong women we all look up to. International Women’s Day is about…

‘Once Upon A Time’: The Neal Problem

I thought this topic was done and over with. And I was glad, really. I understand some people really like Neal (and I mean that in the I understand everyone can like whatever they want way, not in the I…

‘Once Upon A Time’ 5×12 Review: “Souls of the Departed”

It feels like I last wrote one of this a lifetime ago. But three months can be a lifetime to fans. A long, cruel, never-ending lifetime of waiting and waiting and …waiting. Until now. Until this very moment. Until this…

‘Once Upon A Time’ – Ten things to expect from “Souls of the Departed”

Once Upon a Time finally, finally returns this Sunday. Did I say finally? It’s been forever, right? It sure feels like it has. And not only is our favorite show back, but this Sunday’s episode mark’s the show’s 100th installment.…

High School Musical 4 is happening!

This is NOT a drill, people, this is not a drill. High School Musical is coming back! Well, not coming back, exactly. But it is starting something new. THR is reporting that Disney Channel is officially casting for the fourth…

7 Times Killian Jones’s Hair Game Was Stronger Than Ours

I’ve dedicated plenty a tweet to the subject of Killian Jones’s hair, especially in Season Five. Colin O’Donoghue is a handsome guy who’s clearly got the good genes on his side, but he also must have a hell of a…

Eight Times Regina Mills Looked Like a Queen

Regina Mills can be many things – frustrating, inspiring, downright infuriating, and yes, sometimes, even surprising. The good characters always are. But the thing that separates Regina Mills from the rest of the Once Upon A Time cast is not…

Captain Swan: 9 Quotes That Scream OTP

It’s Valentine’s Day today, and though we’re not sure if they celebrate in Storybrooke (we hope so!), we’re celebrating for our favorites, and we’re doing it by counting down the swoon-worthy quotes uttered by our favorite on-screen couples. My choice?…

‘The X-Files’ Review “Home Again”

I always tend to judge episodes by the emotions they evoke in me. Sure, some episodes are better plotted, and some are better acted, but the mark of a brilliant episode, is in the emotions. My emotions, not the characters.…