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Author Details
Cathal Gunning has been writing about movies, television, culture, and politics online and in print since 2017. He worked as a Senior Editor in Adbusters Media Foundation from 2018-2019 and wrote for WhatCulture in early 2020. He has been a Senior Features Writer for ScreenRant since August 2020.
Industry Focus
Cathal is a network sitcom expert and has spent years writing about the genre from The Simpsons to The Conners. His longstanding obsessions include horror franchises such as the Scream series, animated comedy shows like South Park and Rick and Morty, and everything ‘80s from Top Gun to Stranger Things.
Favorite Media
Cathal enjoys a diverse array of movies and shows, ranging from sitcoms like The Simpsons and The Conners to horror movies. He has a particular interest in animated satire (Rick and Morty, South Park), horror, comedies, and horror comedies. He's given too much thought to Stranger Things and Top Gun.
Latest

The Conners Season 7 Completely Forgetting About One Character's Story Underscored The Spinoff's Biggest Issue
The Conners season 7's underlying issues were exposed when the Roseanne spinoff's final outing forgot about one major character almost entirely.

The Big Bang Theory’s Weirdest Reunion Story Was Ruined By A Surprise Cancelation
Two of the The Big Bang Theory's best characters almost reunited to play another married sitcom couple, but a surprise cancellation ruined this twist.

Why Some Characters Were Occasionally Absent In Ghosts Season 4 Gets Answered In New Report
Many episodes from Ghosts season 4 were missing characters like Flower, Sass, and Thor, and a recent explanation proves there is a reason for this.

The Simpsons Season 36 Finale Brings Back A Lisa Storyline I’ve Wanted For Years
The Simpsons season 36's finale revealed Lisa doesn't necessarily end up with Milhouse or Nelson, thus opening the door for a great character return.

Ghosts Season 5 Needs To Fix One Season 4 Storyline’s Insulting Ending
Ghosts season 5 needs to bring back a new ing character whose otherwise promising season 4 storyline featured an insultingly weak ending.

Abbott Elementary Season 5 Must Bring Back Season 4's Saddest Unfinished Storyline
Abbott Elementary season 4 fleshed out one ing star more than ever before, but now season 5 needs to bring back a pivotal new character.

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 1 Finale Made An Impossible Young Sheldon Return Possible
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage can now bring back one of Young Sheldon's most beloved ing stars thanks to season 1's unexpected trick.

SNL Season 50 Was The Most-Watched Season In 3 Years
Saturday Night Live season 50's strong ratings prove that the show isn't having trouble finding its audience after over half a century on the air.

Everything The Big Bang Theory Cast Has Said About A Proper Sequel Show
The Big Bang Theory's cast have mixed feelings about the show's future, with some major stars looking forward to the prospect of a sequel series.

Fire Country: A Complete Timeline Of Bode & Gabriela's Relationship
Fire Country has put Bode and Gabriela's relationship through the wringer innumerable times, but one shock exit could bring their story to a close.

1 Couple In Sullivan's Crossing Is Just Virgin River's Mel And Jack (Without The Chemistry)
Sullivan's Crossing has one couple who have a lot in common with Virgin River's Mel and Jack, but they still need to borrow the pair's chemistry.

With So Many Stephen King Sci-Fi Adaptations In The Works, I'm Surprised His Best Sci-Fi Book Hasn't Gotten A Remake
Despite the many adaptations of his writing currently in the works, Stephen King's best sci-fi story still hasn't gotten a well-earned reimagining.

This Brilliant Ghosts Theory Suggests How Sasappis Died Has Been Hinted At All Along
CBS's Ghosts still hasn't revealed how Sass died, but one convincing fan theory notes that the clues to his fate may have been there all along.

Murder In A Small Town Season 2 Change Addresses Season 1's Biggest Storytelling Crime
Murder in a Small Town season 2's big change means the crime drama can finally fix the one thing that was holding season 1 back from greatness.

Ghosts Season 5 Must End The CBS Sitcom’s Most Frustrating Sitcom Trope
CBS' Ghosts might be a great sitcom, but season 4's finale ran into of an annoying TV trope that the comedy series has got to stop using soon.

The Book Stephen King Compared To Gone Girl Desperately Needs A Movie Adaptation
Stephen King compared one thriller to Gone Girl, but this genre-twisting psychological mystery still hasn't received an adaptation 7 years later.

Why Sullivan's Crossing Season 3 Feels So Different From The First Two Seasons
Sullivan's Crossing season 3 took a turn, and a close look at the show reveals why fans are so divided about this outing compared to seasons 1 and 2.

Ghost Season 4’s Finale May Have Hinted At The Next Spirit Leaving The CBS Sitcom
Ghosts season 4 finale may have already set up the sitcom's next major character exit as a recurring guest star could counteract Elias's return.

One Recurring Bob’s Burgers Guest Star Had A Quirky Previous History With The Show
Felix is a major ing character in Bob's Burgers, but his actor secretly appeared on the series long before Calvin's younger brother showed up.

Mary's Possible First Marriage Season 2 Role Can Further Complicate Georgie & Mandy's Relationship
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 2 gives Mary a major role, making her more likely to come between them as Young Sheldon's spinoff continues.