Lyra Hale
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Lyra Hale likes geeking over scifi, fantasy, and all things spooky. Let's stalk and nerd out together to our hearts content.

I Might Be Buying ‘Mulan’ When it Comes Out on Disney+ and Here’s Why

I love Mulan. I’ve loved her and her story since I was a little girl. Her resilience was inspiring. Her willingness to push boundaries on what a woman can or can’t do was eye-opening. And as a young girl, I…

‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 2 Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Umbrella Academy season 2 blew the first season out of the water with it’s concise storytelling and moving tales of what the Hargreeves went through while being separated and stuck in the 60’s. Join us here at Fangirlish as…

Queerly Not Straight: Dear Wynonna Earp, Thank You. Signed, #Wayhaught Fandom

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

‘Wynonna Earp’ 4×02 Review: “Friends in Low Places”

Wynonna Earp’s “Friends in Low Places” was a masterclass in storytelling that felt like a 2-hour season finale instead of just one hour at the start of the season. Emily Andras is a wizard and no one can convince me…

5 Spoiler-Free Reasons You Should be Watching ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 2

The Umbrella Academy‘s second 2 is almost here and we’ve got 5 spoiler free reasons why you should be watching! From the real life connotations of being stuck in the 60’s to making new friends and making a life in…

Queerly Not Straight: It’s Ok to Ask for More Queer Content

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

‘Wynonna Earp’ 4×01 Review: “On the Road Again”

Watching Wynonna Earp’s “On the Road Again” felt like coming home. And I know how cheesy that sounds and I want to roll my eyes at myself at these words. But they’re true. Watching Wynonna Earp kick ass and take…

SDCC 2020: October Will Be a Big Month for ‘The Walking Dead’ Fans

The Walking Dead fans who were eager to see what happens with the Whisperers and Caryl finally have their finale date for Season 10 – and news of bonus episodes! Chris Hardwick led a Comic-con at Home panel for the…

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘Cursed’ Director Zetna Fuentes Talks About Latinx Representation & More

Zetna Fuentes is the kind of director that other Latinos aspire to be like. This well established industry professional is in demand for her notable vision when it comes to directing episodes. And from Ray Donovan to This is Us,…

‘Cursed’ Season One Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Welcome to the good, the bad, and the ugly of Netflix’s Cursed! We break down what we loved, what set our hearts racing, and what we wish we could return and never see again in this hybrid season one review.…

EXCLUSIVE: ‘The Old Guard’s Greg Rucka Talks LGBTQ Stories, Joe & Nicky, and Pansexual Andy

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

‘Bring Me an Avocado’ is a Slice of Life You Need to Watch

It’s a good sign when a movie leaves you wanting for more. At least in my book it’s true. That’s the case with Bring Me an Avocado. This slice of life feature film is the creation of writer and director…

5 Books ‘The Umbrella Academy’s Vanya Would Read in Preparation for Season 2

In preparation for season 2 of The Umbrella Academy, and because we need to fill spots on Sundays, I’ve made the executive decision to put together a list of books that characters from currently airing, coming soon, or finished airing ages…

11 Thirst Tweets for ‘The Old Guard’s Charlize Theron

Let’s be honest with each other. Charlize Theron in The Old Guard might be the hottest thing we’ve seen in ages. Not only was her character a badass, she was smart, kind, and left you feeling things after the screen…

5 Spoiler Free Reasons You Should Be Watching Netflix’s ‘Cursed’

Netflix’s Cursed is the only show that you should be watching, not only because of its quality, but because of the characters, romance, assets, and villains you come to hate with every breath you take. Join Fangirlish in celebrating the…

7 Gifs To Describe How We Feel About Troye Sivan’s ‘Easy’

Troye Sivan has dropped another bop and were we even surprised? He’s a talented young artist who manages to transform the things he feels inside into beautiful artwork appreciated by millions. With ‘Easy’ he took a step in a different…

Queerly Not Straight: We Need to Talk About Joe and Nicky from ‘The Old Guard’

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

It’s Ok to Grieve Naya Rivera, Even If You’re Just a Fan

UPDATE: Ventura County Sheriff has confirmed that the body found is that of Naya Rivera. I don’t know about you, but I don’t know Naya Rivera and I can still grieve for her. I remember her from Glee. Santana Lopez…

5 Books ‘The Umbrella Academy’s Klaus Would Read in Preparation for Season 2

In preparation for season 2 of The Umbrella Academy, and because we need to fill spots on Sundays, I’ve made the executive decision to put together a list of books that characters from currently airing, coming soon, or finished airing…

5 Life Lessons We Learned from Netflix’s ‘The Old Guard’

The Old Guard is about finding your place, standing your ground, and realizing that this is your one life. You might as well make the most of it because once it’s your time there’s no more. That’s not to say…

‘Relic’ Might Be the Worst Scary Movie of 2020

Mold. That’s what I think Relic is about. A giant freaking mold problem that led everyone to trip balls from here to kingdom come. Am I 100% sure? Nope. I don’t think I’m sure about anything in this movie. And…