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.

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One Piece Comes to Life at NYC’s Immersive Mercer Labs

One Piece comes to life in NYC’s immersive experience at mercer Labs. Read our interview with the ones who brought it to life.

HAPPY'S PLACE -- "Promises, Promises" Episode 201 -- Pictured: (l-r) Reba McEntire as Bobbie, Rex Linn as Emmett -- (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)
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Happy’s Place Season 2 Episode 1 Review: A Romance Ready to Crash & Burn

Happy’s Place Season 2 Episode 1 “Promises, Promises” didn’t go the way I expected. At all. And that isn’t a bad thing.

9-1-1: NASHVILLE – “Lost Children” – With mounting pressure from his peers and family, Blue takes his firefighter exam. Meanwhile, Roxie and Taylor search for the identity of an unconscious girl and respond to a high-stakes emergency involving two abducted children. THURSDAY, NOV. 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Jake Giles Netter) HUNTER MCVEY
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9-1-1: Nashville Season 1, Episode 5 Review: Blue Crashing Out Should’ve Lasted Longer

9-1-1: Nashville Season 1 Episode 5 “Lost Children” sees Blue’s firefighter exam finally happen. Read our review.

9-1-1: NASHVILLE – “Lost Children” – With mounting pressure from his peers and family, Blue takes his firefighter exam. Meanwhile, Roxie and Taylor search for the identity of an unconscious girl and respond to a high-stakes emergency involving two abducted children. THURSDAY, NOV. 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Jake Giles Netter) LEANN RIMES, HAILEY KILGORE
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9-1-1: Nashville Season 1, Episode 5 Preview: ‘Lost Children’

With mounting pressure from his peers and family, Blue takes his firefighter exam on 9-1-1: Nashville Season 1 Episode 5 “Lost Children.”

Velvette Charlie and Vox in Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Epiosde 3 (1)
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Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Episode 3 Review: The Worst Charlie Has Been So Far

Charlie invites Voxtek to do a piece on the Hotel in Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Episode 3 “Behind Closed Doors.” Read our review.

HAPPY'S PLACE -- "Alarm Bells" Episode 118 -- Pictured: (l-r) Rex Linn as Emmett, Melissa Peterman as Gabby, Reba McEntire as Bobbie, Belissa Escobedo as Isabella -- (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC)
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How Did Happy’s Place Season 1 End?

Excited for Season 2 of Reba McEntire’s Happy’s Place but need a little refresher on how Season 1 ended? We’ve got you covered!

Inga Schlingmann as Dr. Sasha Lubbock, Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, and Eve Harlow as Dr. Ingrid Derian in ‘Watson’ season 2 episode 4 (Photo: Colin Bentley © 2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc)
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Watson Season 2 Episode 4 Review: There’s Power in Choosing

Watson Season 2 Episode 4 “Happy When It Rains” might be the best episode this show has done so far. Read our review.

9-1-1 – “Reentry” – As Athena and Hen navigate their way back home, Athena will be forced to confront what it means to live without Bobby. Mark Consuelos guest stars. THURSDAY, OCT. 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard) PEPI SONUGA, ANGELA BASSETT
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Tales From the 118 Episode 35: Our “Reentry” Review

9-1-1 9×04 “Reentry” sees the season opening emergency finally come to an end. Listen to the latest episode of Tales From the 118.

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7 Sherlock Holmes Adaptations Starring Women to Check Out

If you love CBS’ Watson and want a little more mystery in your life, here are 7 Sherlock Holmes adaptations starring women to check out.

Hazbin hotel gang of heaven in Season 2 Episode 2
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Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Episode 2 Review: My Love for Sir Pentious Has Exploded

Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Episode 2 “Storyteller” has absolutely elevated my love for Sir Pentious. Read our review here.