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First as a lawyer, then as a grant writer for a local nonprofit, I've been writing for most of my career. I've been in fandom for slightly longer than that. At Fangirlish, I get to do both.

‘The Irrational’ 1×04 Review: “Zero Sum”

The human brain is often illogical. However, as The Irrational 1×04 “Zero Sum” explores, there is nothing more illogical than family. This episode was all about family. And maybe – just maybe – a little love in the air. Sibling…

‘The Irrational’ 1×03 Review: “The Barnum Effect”

The human brain is weird, as The Irrational 1×03 “The Barnum Effect” reminds us. One of the best things about this show (other than star Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer is that all the ways it shows us that…

‘Quantum Leap’ 2×02 Review: “Ben & Teller”

Before I delve into my review of Quantum Leap 2×02 “Ben & Teller,” I just have to ask the writers one a few questions: Are you guys okay? Did we do something to make you mad? Did I personally run…

‘Quantum Leap’ 2×01 Review: “This Took Too Long!”

Quantum Leap 2×01 “This Took Too Long!” is the kind of episode that reminds me that there’s a huge difference between casual viewers and online fans. The fact the latter are so die-hard doesn’t necessarily make them “better” fans. However,…

‘The Irrational’ 1×02 Review: “Dead Woman Walking”

“I want you to solve my murder.” Could there ever be a more intriguing way to open a murder mystery than that? The Irrational 1×02 “Dead Woman Walking” show the series is determined to find its footing fast and come…

‘The Irrational’ 1×01 Review: “Pilot”

The television landscape is littered with procedural cop shows, so it takes something a little extra to stand out. The series set up in The Irrational 1×01 “Pilot” isn’t groundbreaking in terms of plot. It isn’t terribly noteworthy in the…

New ‘Return of the Jedi’ Poster Released Ahead Of 40th Anniversary Theatrical Run

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Which, yep, makes us feel pretty darn old. But while we sit back and tell ourselves “we’re not old, we’re vintage,” we can also celebrate this anniversary…

Daisy Ridley Will Return As Rey Skywalker, And We’re Conflicted

I loved Daisy Ridley as Rey in the most recent Star Wars trilogy. That said, what started off as excitement and enthusiasm for the trilogy itself turned into disappointment (and maybe even a touch of anger at some decisions made)…

‘True Lies’ 1×06 Review: “Working Vacation”

Harry (Steve Howey) and Helen (Ginger Gonzaga) have been straddling the line between marriage and spy life for a while now, and these two worlds intersect more than ever in True Lies 1×06 “Working Vacation.” It turns out, even spies…

‘Quantum Leap’ 1×18 Review: “Judgment Day”

Strap in, folks, because I’ve got a lot to say about Quantum Leap 1×18 “Judgment Day.” It may not be the season finale I expected, but it turned out to be exactly the season finale I didn’t know I wanted.…