Tara McCauley
169 articles published since August 11, 2021
About Tara McCauley
Tara McCauley is a freelance film and television journalist who lives in a WandaVision-style sitcom of her own invention. She's spent her life trying to harness the power of caffeine to consume as much television as humanly possible. When she's not watching or writing about film and television, Tara enjoys Dungeons & Dragons, live music and basketball. For occasional television news and musings, follow Tara on Twitter at @TVforDessert.
Community's Frankie Dart Provided Queer Representation by Refusing to Come Out
Community character Frankie Dart carved out a unique space in the show's ensemble, endearing herself to queer fans by not being defined.
Skybound Entertainment Launches Walking Dead, Invincible Tabletop Games
Card-and-dice games inspired by Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead and Invincible offer fans a tabletop celebration of the franchise's anniversaries.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia's Utley Cameo Pays off a Decade-Old Joke
Philadelphia Phillies star Chase Utley's second It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia appearance resolves one of the show's oldest plot points.
How Seinfeld's 'Show About Nothing' Became Everything on the Internet
Thanks to the Internet, Seinfeld has grown beyond a '90s TV series to lend its humor to many interpretations, from parodies to AI-written stories.
Critical Role's Shocking Plot Twist Sets [SPOILER] on a Dark Path
Team Iysslra's last night together involved shocking revelations and the player character's reactions set Critical Role up to explore a dark fallout.
EXCLUSSIVE: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Unveils a Purge Trooper Commander Bust
Gentle Giant LTD offers a commanding entry for any Imperial collector or fan of the Jedi: Fallen Order series with a limited-run Purge Trooper bust.
Where Was Manish in Season 4 of Never Have I Ever?
Never Have I Ever's final season didn't include Utkarsh Ambudkar's fan-favorite English teacher Mr. K. Why did he disappear from the Netflix series?
I Think You Should Leave Season 3 Capitalizes on the Connection Between Sketch Comedy and Horror
An I Think You Should Leave Season 3 sketch lives at the crossroads of horror and comedy - two genres with a history of working well together.
Star Wars Outlaw's Droid Has Fans Thirsty
The internet decides that Star Wars Outlaws includes precisely the droid fans of the franchise have been looking for, in the oddly attractive ND-5.
Critical Role's Marisha Ray Has Fans In a Frenzy With One Word
Marisha Ray's curious diction in describing Laudna's relationship to fellow sorceress Imogen Temult, leaves Critical Role fans in a sorted state.
Critical Role: A Fan Theory Claims a New Bells Hells Companions Might Not Be Humanoid
Critical Role fans theorize that the dog days are far from over for Bells Hells Issylran party, who may have a canine companion hiding in plain sight.
D&D: Several Unannounced Volo's Guides Planned for Waterdeep, Neverwinter and More
Ed Greenwood teases planned Dungeons & Dragons sourcebooks including Volo's Guide to Ormpur and a possible look inside the Wards of Waterdeep.
D&D: Wizards of the Coast Lawsuit Paused After TSR Declares Bankruptcy
TSR's bankruptcy presents another wrinkle in the ongoing legal saga between the former Dungeons & Dragons publisher and Wizards of the Coast.
Neil Gaiman Claps Back Against Good Omens Season 2 Leaks
An unanticipated leak from Amazon Prime Video set the Good Omens fandom ablaze and author Neil Gaiman took to Tumblr to extinguish the flames.
Star Wars Outlaws Premieres a Stunning First Look at Its Open-World Gameplay
Obisoft teases the mechanics and characters of Star Wars Outlaws, the highly anticipated, first-ever open-world game from the George Lucas franchise.
Terrifier 3 Offers a Chance to Resolve and Expand on the Sequel's Lingering Questions
A third installment of Damien Leone's Terrifier franchise provides an opportunity to address the sequel's many burning questions about Art the Clown.
Critical Role Just Had Its Most Disgusting Battle Yet
Bells Hells Issylran unit sent combatants running in more ways than one during Critical Role's scatological showdown at the Dawnfather's temple.
Critical Role: Could Twitch's New Guidelines MAJORLY Hurt the Actual Play?
Backlash over Twitch's latest advertising guidelines causes Critical Role fans to ponder the longevity of the Dungeons & Dragons channel on the site.
Critical Role's Chaotic Zelda Adventure Inspires New Tears of the Kingdom Fan Art
Matthew Mercer continues his relationship with Tears of the Kingdom, bringing the game's world to life in a fanart-inspiring Critical Role one-shot.
Who Does Marvel's Clark Gregg Play on How I Met Your Father?
Clark Gregg's Nick Foster slings hot dogs and cheers on the Mets in How I Met Your Father's latest episode, one that connects him to Sophie's past.