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Liz Hersey

Editor

September, 2018
Succession, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Oscars
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Author Details

Liz Hersey is a writer and editor from Toronto, Ontario. She has written several short stories and is currently at work on a young adult witch novel.

Industry Focus

Liz has worked for Screen Rant since 2019 as a writer and editor. She is currently a lead editor, though still occasionally writes about new female-driven content, Harry Potter, and Sons of Anarchy.

Favorite Media

Liz has been a diehard fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sex and the City, and Harry Potter for over 20 years. Her other favorite shows are Mad Men, Succession, Yellowjackets, and The White Lotus. She is also obsessed with the Oscars.

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Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Dean (Jared Padalecki) smiling in formalwear in Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls Warned Us Rory & Dean Weren't Meant To Be With One 24-Year-Old Episode I Never Rewatch

Dean may be ed as Rory's sweetheart of a first boyfriend in Gilmore Girls, but one early episode shows they were an awful fit for each other.

Luke Danes (Scott Patterson) looking annoyed in Gilmore Girls
The Gilmore Girls Episode Scott Patterson Hated Filming Reveals The Show’s Biggest Flaw

Luke Danes actor Scott Patterson has plenty of love for the show that made him a household name, but he hated filming this one Gilmore Girls episode.

Patrick Schwarzenegger as Saxon Ratliff looking off to the side on a beach in The White Lotus
If You Love The White Lotus, This 3-Season Netflix Show Is The Perfect Replacement

If you're bummed about having to check out of the White Lotus, check out this Netflix show that also mixes a sun-soaked vacation spot with murder.

Betty Draper (January Jones) dressed up and looking angry in Mad Men season 1
Betty’s Most Controversial Mad Men Story Was Set Up Much Earlier Than You Think

Mad Men had a controversial storyline surrounding Don's first wife, Betty, but it was actually set up very early in the acclaimed series.

Anthony Hopkins looking upset in The Father
Anthony Hopkins' Mythic Quest Character Explained (& How Rob McElhenny Got Him To Guest Star)

Known for his dramatic roles, Anthony Hopkins may not seem like he fits into the world of Mythic Quest. But his role in the sitcom is perfect for him.

Debbie Eagan (Betty Gilpin) with teased hair and big makeup looks on in GLOW
"An Almost Supernatural Experience": Betty Gilpin's Favorite TV Episode Ever Is From This Female-Driven Show

Betty Gilpin was absolutely iconic in GLOW, but the actress's favorite TV episode of all time is actually from another female-driven show.

Jon Snow (Kit Harington) looking serious in Game of Thrones
Kit Harington's Favorite Game Of Thrones Episode Was Even Better Than Battle Of The Bastards

Jon Snow actor Kit Harington revealed his favorite Game of Thrones episode, and unsurprisingly, it contains one of the fantasy series' best battles.

Emily Gilmore (Kelly Bishop) smiling in Gilmore Girls
This Gilmore Girls Scene Proves Emily Is A Great Mom & It Lives Rent-Free In My Head 23 Years Later

Emily Gilmore may not win Mother of the Year any time soon, but one emotional Gilmore Girls scene proves she ultimately has Lorelai's back.

Don Draper (Jon Hamm) with a smarmy smile in Mad Men
"The Whole Range Of Emotions": Jon Hamm's Favorite Mad Men Episode Is Hard To Disagree With

Don Draper actor Jon Hamm weighed in on his favorite episode of Mad Men, and it's unsurprisingly one of the prestige drama's most acclaimed.

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Lorelai (Lauren Graham) looking distressed in Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls' Original Ending Failed The Show's Best Story – And A Year In The Life Made It Worse

Gilmore Girls season 7 is reviled for many reasons, and one of the biggest is that it completely sidelines one of the show's most beloved storylines.

Jonathan Levinson (Danny Strong) with a smarmy smile in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4 episode Superstar
Buffy The Vampire Slayer’s Harshest Truth About Jonathan Was Revealed Way Before He ed The Trio

Jonathan had a villain arc when he ed the Trio in Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6, but a harsh truth was revealed about him much earlier.

Anne Shirley running and smiling in Anne with an E
If You Miss Anne With An E, Check Out This Show Also Based On Classic Children's Books

Anne with an E is a new take on the beloved Anne of Green Gables. If you miss the show, check out this series also with children's literary roots.

Joe Goldberg in You season 5
If You're Missing You, The Perfect Follow-up Show Has 7 Seasons & A 97% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Besides murder, You was full of romantic storylines and literary vibes, and this 7-season show is the perfect follow-up to Joe Goldberg's story.

A sunken eyed Rust Cohle (Matthew McConaughey) with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth in True Detective season 1
"One Of The Greatest Events In TV": Why Matthew McConaughey Thinks True Detective Season 1 Was The Best

Audiences and critics alike were blown away by True Detective season 1, and its star, Rust Cohle actor Matthew McConaughey, agrees with the hype.

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Emily looking annoyed in Gilmore Girls
Emily Gets Flak For Her Treatment Of Lorelai, But Gilmore Girls Ignores A Far Worse Problem With Her Character

Emily often gets blamed for her fraught relationship with her daughter Lorelai, but that's not the harshest truth about the Gilmore Girls character.

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Jack Berger (Ron Livingston) in a leather jacket in Sex and the City
Sex And The City Foreshadowed Carrie's Problems With Berger Much Earlier Than You Think

Berger is famous as being Carrie's boyfriend who broke up with her on a Post-it, and his toxicity was apparent way earlier than you think.

Quentin Tarantino squinting in Django Unchained
"It's All Just A Soap Opera": Quentin Tarantino Has Harsh Words About This Popular Western Show

Quentin Tarantino has never been shy about his pop culture opinions, but his dismissal of a certain hugely popular Western series may be too harsh.

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The White Power Ranger
Scrapped Power Rangers Reboot Details Revealed, Would Have Included Lord Drakkon And A New Tommy Oliver

Power Rangers fans have been following the news of a reboot for years, and director Jonathan Entwistle reveals what the scrapped plans looked like.

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Michael Lawson (Neil Patrick Harris) walking down an NYC street in Uncoupled
I'm Excited For And Just Like That Season 3, But I'd Much Rather See This Canceled Darren Star Series Make A Comeback

Darren Star has created some of TV's buzziest shows, including SATC and And Just Like That. But there's one Star show more people should watch.

Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) holding a stake in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
"She Was Always On Her Game": Buffy Star Praises Sarah Michelle Gellar And Reveals What She Appreciated About Him

Everyone is talking about Sarah Michelle Gellar and the Buffy reboot, and a co-star from the original show recently praised her work ethic.

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