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.

We Need to Talk About the Anti-Gay Assault on ‘Roswell, New Mexico’

In an effort to build a space for queer people like myself, every Tuesday I’ll be posting opinion pieces, listicals, reviews, and more focused on the LGBT community (and occasionally about the Latinx/WOC community since I am Latinx.) Welcome to…

5 Favorite Moments from ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s “He Said, She Said”

Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s “He Said, She Said” proved that even though this show is a comedy it can still tell, film, and discuss hard hitting stories that matter to us. The #MeToo movement is still in full swing and we love…

‘Deadly Class’ 1×07 Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of “Rise Above”

Jealousy, self preservation, and found family are at the heart of Deadly Class‘ “Rise Above.” Master Gao, Master Lin’s sister, is letting the past weigh her down and strip her of any compassion she might still hold because she’s jealous…

‘Stop and Fangirl’ Episode 73: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Oscars 2019

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…

Queerly Not Straight: 10 Oscars Looks That Fed Our Bisexual Hearts

In an effort to build a space for queer people like myself, every Tuesday I’ll be posting opinion pieces, listicals, reviews, and more focused on the LGBT community (and occasionally about the Latinx/WOC community since I am Latinx.) Welcome to…

‘American Gods’ Season 2 Preview Promises to Be Bigger, Darker, and Stranger

The wait is almost over, American Gods fam. The Starz adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s world renowned book is only weeks away from hitting our screens and hearts with all the feels coming our way. Because there are, feels all over.…

‘Roswell’ 1×05 Roundtable: “Don’t Speak”

As always, Roswell, New Mexico made us feel all the things in its fifth episode of the season, titled “Don’t Speak.” Will there ever be a time when this show doesn’t throw a twist or five our way? Honestly, we…

7 Favorite Moments from ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s “The Honeypot”

Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s “The Honeypot” is the BEST episode of season six. There. I said it, and I don’t regret it! Also, imagine living in a world without this glory? A world where Holt and Jake don’t wear ridiculous mustaches and…

‘Wynonna Earp’ Season 4 is Delayed and We Are Not Ok!

#Earpers and #Wayhaught fam, we are gathered here today because the news is out about Wynonna Earp season 4 and we’re not ok! Hold hands, sisters and brothers, as we dive into this mess. But remember, keep the faith and…

‘Deadly Class’ 1×06 Review: “Stigmata Martyr” & Its Portrayal of Bipolar Disorder

Deadly Class’ “Stigmata Martyr” made me cry in a way that I haven’t in years. Let me explain. I’m bipolar. Newly diagnosed and on the way to finding the medicine that works for me and the fire that goes on…