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.

‘Altered Carbon’ Season 2 Review: The Scifi POC Deserve & Need in 2020

There’s no use in denying it. Coming into season 2 of Altered Carbon and we were worried. Joel Kinnaman had done such an amazing job as Takeshi Kovacs in season 1. He blew it out the water, in fact, in…

5 Favorite Moments from ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s “Debbie”

Debbie took the Nine-Nine on a wild ride in Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s “Debbie.” And even in the midst of all this crazy we ended up with an episode full of heart, caring, and understanding for a young woman with issues. 1.…

‘I Am Not Okay with This’ Season Review: If ‘Stranger Things’ Had a Love Child w/ Carrie

I Am Not Okay with This first and foremost feels like the love child of Stranger Things and The End of the Fucking World with a splash of Carrie goodness. You have the powers and friendships from Stranger Things. Followed…

‘Stop and Fangirl’ Episode 97: ‘The Thing About Harry’ Review

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…

‘Altered Carbon’ Season 2: 5 Spoiler-Free Reasons You Should Be Watching

UPDATE: Altered Carbon has been cancelled by Netflix. From Takashi Kovacs being played by Anthony Mackie to the badasses of season 2 of Altered Carbon, there’s plenty to love when it comes to this show. So, sit back, relax, and…

‘I Am Not Okay With This’: We Need to Talk About That Ending

Sydney’s powers made the season 1 finale of I Am Not Okay with This an explosive one. See what I did there? #NoRegrets. But in all seriousness, the season 1 finale of this show is probably one of the most…

Queerly Not Straight: 12 LGBTQ Musicians to Look Out for in 2020

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…

‘Batwoman’ 1×13 Review: “Drink Me”

It’s about damn time was the theme for this week’s Batwoman. “Drink Me” (what a title, am I right?!) well down the rabbit home and tried to solve what happened with Beth, who this weird vampire lady was, and how…

‘Doctor Who’ 12×09 Review: “Ascension of the Cybermen”

The Doctor and her companions face off against the Cybermen in a terrifying episode titled “Ascension of the Cybermen” that sees the world destroyed, humans almost extinct, and everyone scattered across the universe. Oh, and the return of The Master.…

‘I Am Not Okay with This’ Spoiler Free Review

I Am Not Okay with This is an intense ride told from the perspective of a small town girl contemplating her first crush, her next door neighbor, who sees the world in an openly honest & fun manner, and the…

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ 7×04 Review: “The Jimmy Jab Games II”

Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s “The Jimmy Jab Games II” was over the top in a way that only Charles Boyle can be and we love the episode even more because of it. He definitely had a blast watching The Greatest Showman and…

22 Times We Shipped David & Patrick on Schitt’s Creek

It’s been a while, but good ships never really disappear from the collective consciousness. And it’s February, the month of love, so we thought we’d go back and examine some of our favorite ships, and why we shipped them. Bring…

‘Vida’ Season 3 Trailer & Key Art is Here!

VIDA season 3 is almost upon us and the Latina in me is more than a little excited. That girl is ECSTATIC! So, here’s what we know so far. Season 4 will be airing 6 episodes week-to-week on Starz and…

Queerly Not Straight: 5 Favorite Moments from ‘The Thing About Harry’

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…

‘Batwoman’ 1×12 Review: “Take Your Choice”

Who are these characters? That’s what I find myself asking myself week after week when it comes to Batwoman and I found myself asking this same question in “Take Your Choice.” Who are these characters and do they even know…

‘Doctor Who’ 12×08 Review: “The Haunting of Villa Diodati”

“The Haunting of Villa Diodati” saw me being annoyed at the Doctor in a way I’ve never been annoyed before. And look, I get it. She’s the last of her kind. Lone wolf and all that jazz who can not…

‘The Thing About Harry’ Review: He Kissed a Boy & We Liked It

As an avid movie watcher who just so happens to be queer, I’m always on the look out for LGBTQ content. I do this for one simple reason: I want to see myself in the content I consume. I want…

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ 7×03: “Pimento”

Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s “Pimento” saw the return of fan favorite Adrian Pimento. Or maybe he’s just my favorite. With his crazy hair, disposition, and adventures, he’s always a wild ride to be seen and admired…from afar. We also saw Jake kind…

I Will Go Down with This Ship: Doctor/Rose Edition

Ships. In entertainment, and especially, in fandom, we live and die by them. Which is why every Friday, we’ll be focusing on a couple, analyzing why we ship them, and overall, just proclaiming our eternal love for those couples that…

‘Stop and Fangirl’ Episode 96: ‘Birds of Prey’ Review

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: Why Harley Quinn Being Bisexual Matters

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…