Lyra Hale
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Lyra Hale is a writer, editor, and podcaster that covers film, TV, books, and more. She likes geeking over scifi, fantasy, and all things spooky. When she isn't writing reviews, crying over her favorite characters, or talking about 911 on her podcast Tales From the 118, she's crafting. Let's stalk and nerd out together to our hearts content.

STRANGER THINGS. (L to R) Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler and Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler in STRANGER THINGS. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025
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Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 2 Review: The Parents Were Annoying, Except Karen

Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 2 “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler” made us understand where Nancy Wheeler got it from. Read our review.

STRANGER THINGS: SEASON 5. (L to R) Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, and Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair in Stranger Things: Season 5. Cr. COURTESY OF NETFLIX © 2025
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Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 1 Review: That Time Jump Actually Worked

Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 1 “The Crawl” kind of surprised us with how well the time jump worked. Read our review.

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Netflix’s One Piece Makes Four Cast Members Series Regulars for Season 3

One Piece Season 2 hasn’t even premiered yet and the show has already started working on Season 3. Also, new series regulars!

Piper Curda and Morris Chestnut in Watson Season 2 Episode 7
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Watson Season 2 Episode 7 Review: Never Seen John So Uncertain

Watson Season 2 Episode 7 ‘Giant Steps’ sees John out of his depth in a way that we’ve never seen. And it’s a game changer for our lead.

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9 LGBTQ+ Sports Books To Read If You Like ‘Heated Rivalry’

Excited for the Heated Rivalry TV adaptation? Here are 9 LGBTQ+ sports books to check out! Read more here.

HAPPY'S PLACE -- "Straw Man" Episode 203 -- Pictured: (l-r) Belissa Escobedo as Isabella, Tokala Black Elk as Takoda, Makai Feddersen as Kimi -- (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)
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Happy’s Place Season 2 Episode 3 Review: Finally Some More Takoda

Happy’s Place Season 2 Episode 3 “Straw Man’ saw us finally getting a glimpse into Takoda’s life and family. Read our review.

Adam and John in Watson Season 2 Episode 6
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Watson Season 2 Episode 6 Review: We Need a Villain, Please

Watson Season 2 Episode 6 “Buying Time” sees Mycroft try to shake things up as Watson tries to safe a life. Read our review.

Angel Dust and Vox in Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Episode 6
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Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Episode 6 Review: Never Going to Forgive This

Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Episode 6 “Scream Rain” saw major revelations come to light as a war looms. Read our review.

9-1-1 – “Family History” – Athena must revisit a painful part of her past when answering a call for help. Meanwhile, the 118 takes a big step forward. THURSDAY, NOV. 13 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) OLIVER STARK, ELIJAH M. COOPER
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Tales From the 118 Episode 37: Our “Family History” Review

9-1-1 9×06 “Family History” is kind of a good episode. But as a mid-season finale? Yeah, it doesn’t work. Listen to our review.

HAPPY'S PLACE -- "I've Got a Secret" Episode 202 -- Pictured: (l-r) Rex Linn as Emmett, Reba McEntire as Bobbie -- (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)
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Happy’s Place Season 2 Episode 2 Review: Oh Yeah, This Romance is Going to Crash

Happy’s Place Season 2 Episode 2 “I’ve Got a Secret” sees Emmett making a choice. And it’s going to lead to heartbreak.