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About Amanda Mullen
Amanda Mullen is a writer and editor based in Long Island, New York. She received a Bachelor in Arts in English Literature from Adelphi University, and she's ionate about all things involving the written word. She spends an inordinate amount of time consuming media, whether it's in the form of television, books, movies, or video games. When she's not in front of a screen, Amanda can usually be found hiking her favorite trails, making another pot of coffee, or dealing with her cat's antics.
Industry Focus
Amanda is a Features Editor at Screen Rant, focusing on TV and movies. She's worked in entertainment journalism since 2017, and her writing can be found on websites like Comic Book Resources, FanSided, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Paste Magazine, and Tell-Tale TV. Amanda covers TV and movies of all kinds, but she's especially ionate about book adaptations, fantasy and sci-fi releases, and animation. Her favorite parts of her job involve interviewing creatives and helping writers transform their work. Prior to moving to entertainment journalism full-time, Amanda was an editor for the B2B publications Sound & Communications and The Music & Sound Retailer.
Favorite Media
Amanda's favorite media takes her out of the real world and into more fantastical settings. She's a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, and Star Wars. Some of her favorite TV shows include Game of Thrones, The Boys, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and The 100. Amanda will never say no to anything involving anime or Baby Yoda.
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Aaron Paul's Canceled Hulu Show Features Some Of His Best Acting Ever & Is A Must-Watch After Breaking Bad
Aaron Paul turns in a standout performance in Breaking Bad, but this three-season Hulu show also features some of his greatest acting of all time.

The Court Of Thorns & Roses Fan Petition Shows Hulu Made A Mistake Scrapping The Book Adaptation
There’s a Court of Thorns & Roses fan petition circulating online, and it proves that Hulu made a mistake with the scrapped romantasy show.

Forget The Winchesters, Supernatural's Prequel Should Have Been About This Beloved Side Character Instead
Supernatural followed Mary and John Winchester in its prequel, The Winchesters, but this beloved character would have been a better spinoff lead.

The Leftovers' Perfect Replacement Show Came Out While It Was Still Airing & Ran For 3 Seasons On Hulu
It's hard to find shows that feel similar to The Leftovers, but fans of the mysterious HBO series should give this three-season Hulu show a chance.

6 Fantasy Show Cancellations That Still Make No Sense
These six fantasy TV shows were canceled far too soon, and it’s still perplexing that they weren’t given more of a chance before getting the ax.

Netflix Canceling 1 Of Its Greatest Fantasy Shows With 83% On RT Was Disappointing, But There's A Silver Lining
Netflix canceling one of its greatest fantasy shows will always be disappointing, but there is a silver lining to the series meeting an early end.

Bryan Cranston's Favorite Breaking Bad Scene Is So Dark, I Always Have To Skip It
Bryan Cranston’s favorite Breaking Bad scene is one of the most powerful moments of the entire series, but it’s also one of the darkest.

3 Game Of Thrones Stars Auditioned For Jon Snow Besides Kit Harington, And There's One I Really See The Vision For
Several Game of Thrones stars auditioned to play Jon Snow alongside Kit Harington, but I can only really see the vision for one of them.

MASH Star Loretta Swit Dead At 87
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"You Couldn't Go In": Bradley Whitford Had A Harder Time Getting On The Set Of Friends Than Near The White House
Bradley Whitford learned firsthand how great the security on the set of Friends was, noting that access was easier while filming The West Wing.

BookTok's Latest Romantasy Obsession Is Already Poised To Become One Of The Best Books Of 2025
Several romantasy books have been making the rounds on BookTok in May, and the platform’s latest obsession definitely lives up to the hype.

Supernatural's Funniest Episodes Both Center 1 Character, But His First Appearance Doesn't Get Enough Love
Supernatural’s two funniest episodes both center on the same character, and his very first appearance is just as great — and deserves more love.

Robert Downey Jr.'s Forgotten 28-Year-Old TV Show Is Still One Of His Best Roles & I Wish He Was In More Of It
Robert Downey Jr. has a lot of iconic roles under his belt, but one of his most charming comes from a 28-year-old TV show many have forgotten about.

A Failed Gilmore Girls Audition Gave Us One Of The Show's Best Characters
One Gilmore Girls star initially tried out for the role of Rory, but she went on to play one of the best characters — a role that was created for her.

The Winds Of Winter Makes Me Wary Of One Fantasy Book Trend That's Been Overused In The Last Few Years
There’s one trend that’s becoming more and more common in modern fantasy and romantasy books, but The Winds of Winter makes me wary of it.

Castlevania's Worst Season Isn't Bad, But It Forgets The Greatest Thing About The Netflix Series
All four seasons of Castlevania are great, but the series takes a significant dip at one point – and it’s because it forgets the heart of the series.

10 Fantasy Books To Read If You Love Joe Abercrombie (That Weren't Written By Him)
Joe Abercrombie is among the most beloved modern fantasy authors, and those looking for books like his should check out these 10 great stories.

This Game Of Thrones Star Auditioned For Jon Snow & Ended Up Playing One Of His Biggest Enemies
Another Game of Thrones star originally auditioned for the role of Jon Snow, but he wound up playing a major enemy of Kit Harington’s character.

Netflix Renewing This Canceled Series With 83% On RT Could Have Led To One Of Its Greatest Fantasy Shows Of All Time
Netflix canceled one of its most promising fantasy shows in recent years, ensuring that it would never get to make an even better series.

8 Years After The Leftovers' Ending, I'm Still Impressed It Pulled Off One Thing That Hurt Other Mystery Shows
The Leftovers opened with as many questions as other mystery box shows, but the HBO series’ ending pulled off something most of them couldn’t.