Samantha Lord-Journalist

Samantha Lord

Journalist

March, 2026
Proofreading & Copy Editing Level 4 Diploma
Harry Potter, Blockbuster, Drama
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About Samantha Lord

Samantha Lord began her Valnet career in 2021 when she joined CBR as a Movies/TV Junior Editor. After also joining the training team, she was invited to lead the Movies/TV team as a Deputy Editor. That, in turn, led to her serving Screen Rant as Deputy Editor of two TV teams, though this role came to an end when Samantha decided to leave her home country of England and head 10,000 miles away to Australia.

Now based in Australia, Samantha has joined GameRant as the Movies/TV Lead Editor and always enjoys reading and writing about her favorite fantasy movies, sci-fi shows, and sitcoms with her like-minded teammates. 

Favorite TV Shows

Samantha has quite a versatile taste in TV shows. Her all-time favorites include sci-fi series like Lost, gripping dramas like Sons of Anarchy, and iconic sitcoms like The Office. 

Favorite Movies

No matter the day, Samantha will always choose to watch landmark fantasy movies like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, but she's also a huge fan of Wes Craven and John Carpenter slashers, Ryan Coogler's entire filmography, and thrillers. 

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Even the hugely popular Power Rangers franchise isn't immune from controversy, and at one stage, the kids' action show was even banned.

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Gary Larson's The Far Side comic strips were a staple of the '80s and '90s, and some of his strips are so funny that fans simply can't miss them.

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You Probably Missed These 5 Great Movies in 2025

With so many incredible blockbusters releasing last year, it's easy for audiences to have missed these fantastic films.

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12 Years Ago, Jeffrey Dean Morgan Had a Brief Role in An Iconic US Drama (But Was Replaced)

In 2014, Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared as a guest star in a beloved drama show, but after one short episode, the character was replaced.

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Sorry, But the Best HBO Show Isn’t Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones is widely considered HBO's best offering, but a 24-year-old drama actually deserves to take that title.

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5 Best Movies of 2026, So Far

Plenty of great movies have already been released in 2026, and anyone who wants to watch a recent release should start with these great films.

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5 Incredible TV Plot Twists I Wish I Could Watch For The First Time Again

Whether it's in a sci-fi show or fantasy series, TV has amazing plot twists, & I wish I could see these jaw-dropping moments for the first time again.

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10 Best Stephen King Adaptations of All Time, Ranked

Stephen King is a horror legend, and despite having over 100 adaptations, these 10 stand out as the best across movies and TV.

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These 5 Shows Are (Almost) As Funny As The Office

The Office has long been considered one of the funniest TV shows of all time, but these other series come pretty close.

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This Underrated 15-Year-Old Sitcom Has Been Totally Forgotten (But It's a Must Watch)

It's been 15 years since this underrated sitcom aired, and though it's been largely forgotten, it's still an absolute must watch.

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There's Good News For Fans of Netflix's Controversial New Show

Netflix is constantly dropping new TV shows, and there's more to come for fans of a particularly polarizing Netflix release.

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Harry Potter Fans Have Finally Got a First Look At 1 Iconic Character in the Reboot

HBO recently released the first trailer for the reboot Harry Potter series, and it's given fans a first glance of an iconic character.

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HBO has just dropped the first Harry Potter trailer and confirmed the reboot fantasy show's release window.

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