Mrinalini Basu
28 articles published since January 30, 2023
How One Criminal Minds Episode Defined the Whole Series
Criminal Minds' Season 1 finale The Fisher King, Part 1 introduced plot points and characters the CBS series successfully relied on for years.
Rebecca Romijn's Una Chin-Riley and Mystique Have a Lot in Common
Star Trek's Number One is currently under arrest for lying to the Federation about her genetically modified status, much like X-Men's Mystique.
Who Are the Lanthanites in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2?
Strange New Worlds' Season 2 premiere brought back a cast of fan favorites, introduced the ship's newest crew member, and with her, a new race.
How the Barbie Movie Can Avoid Don't Worry Darling's Mistakes
The first official Barbie trailer reveals a plot similar to 2022's polarizing Don't Worry Darling, but with its satirical angle, Barbie can be better.
15 Years Before Bridgerton, Shonda Rhimes Had a Hand in Another Iconic Romantic Story
Two decades ago, Shonda Rhimes made a name for herself as a master of romance and drama when she wrote the hit Disney film, The Princess Diaries 2.
Grey's Anatomy's Shocking Season 19 Finale, Explained
Grey's Anatomy finished its landmark 19th season with satisfying romantic conclusions and one major twist, returning to its roots of love and death.
Riverdale Just Tried Something New, But It Might Be Too Late
Season 7, Episode 5 of Riverdale brings pulp horror and comic book stylings to audiences, but is the genre shift too late to save the show?
Netflix's The Diplomat Season 1 Ending, Explained
Season 1 of Netflix's sweeping hit, The Diplomat, ends with an explosive finale for most characters, leaving plenty of questions in the air.
Why 'The Distance' is One of the Best Episodes of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy Season 11 brought tremendous change to the ABC show, but was grounded by Amelia and Arizona's stories in Episode 14, 'The Distance.'
Who Did Wes Chatham Play in The Hunger Games?
Wes Chatham was recently announced as part of the cast of Ahsoka, but he previously appeared in another very popular franchise: The Hunger Games.
Netflix's The Diplomat Cast and Character Guide
Netflix's new drama series, The Diplomat, features a host of new and old faces, expertly helmed by Keri Russell as the titular diplomat.
What Star Wars Can Learn from The Expanse
The Expanse has been praised for how it handles a darker, more gritty space adventure. Here's what upcoming Star Wars entries can gain from it.
Wes Chatham Is Perfect for Thrawn's Right-Hand Man - And The Expanse Proves It
Wes Chatham was recently added to the cast of Disney+'s upcoming series, Ahsoka, and his time as Amos on The Expanse proves he's perfect for it.
Evil Dead Rise Proves Lee Cronin Could Make a Great Resident Evil Movie
Lee Cronin's gore-filled entry into the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Rise, lays the perfect foundation for an accurate Resident Evil adaptation.
Transatlantic: How a Major Change to Varian Fry Improved His Character
Varian Fry's struggle with his sexuality and his relationship with Thomas Lovegrove add much needed empathy for his character and raises the stakes.
Netflix's Beef, Ending Explained
Netflix's Beef is a black comedy starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong that explores grief, regret and sorrow. Here's what the Season 1 finale means.
Puss in Boots 2 Could Drastically Change the Creative Outlook of Shrek 5
Puss in Boots' character arc in The Last Wish could completely change the tone and story of Shrek 5 by once again making it a true family film.
Aaron Paul May Not Be the DCU's Booster Gold - But Another Breaking Bad Star Could Be
Rumors of Aaron Paul's involvement in the DCU have been debunked by new head James Gunn, opening up the possibility for Jesse Plemons to step in.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Brought Horror Back to Kids' Movies
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish's villain uses major horror tropes to strike fear into the heart of Puss and the audience alike.
Station 19’s Bailey and Ben are Taking Away from Grey's Anatomy
Miranda Bailey and Ben Warren's storylines straddle two major TV shows, but ultimately dilutes the emotional impact of both.