Cathal Gunning-Senior Staff Writer

Cathal Gunning

Senior Staff Writer

August, 2020
The Simpsons, Horror, The Big Bang Theory
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About Cathal Gunning

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 2020.

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 2020.

Industry Focus

Cathal is a network sitcom expert and has spent years writing about the genre from The Simpsons to The Big Bang Theory. His longstanding obsessions include horror franchises such as the Scream series, animated comedy shows like South Park and Bob's Burgers, and everything ‘80s from Stephen King to Stranger Things.

Favorite Media

Cathal enjoys a diverse array of movies and shows, ranging from sitcoms like The Simpsons and Ghosts to horror movies. He has a particular interest in animated satire like South Park, horror, comedies, and horror comedies. He's given entirely too much thought to Stranger Things.

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Michael Kelly and John Krasinski in season 3 of Jack Ryan
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The fate of one of Prime Video's biggest and oldest action thriller franchises is now unclear thanks to the reception of John Krasinski's spinoff.

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David Tennant as the Doctor in promotional Doctor Who image
It's Official, Nothing Can Kill Doctor Who

The history of Doctor Who is filled with bizarre twists and unexpected storylines, but this latest development may be the most shocking yet.

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Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in season 3 of House of the Dragon
It's Officially The End Of An Era For House Of The Dragon

As House of the Dragon season 3 prepares for the biggest and bloodiest battle in TV history, the Game of Thrones spinoff fundamentally shifts genres.

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Sydney Sweeney in The White Lotus
HBO's 3-Part Dark Comedy Is So Good, You Can Start From Any Season

Each season of HBO's dark, acclaimed murder mystery satire offers a compelling mystery, making it easy for new viewers to dive in at any point.

Ted Sutherland and Sadie Sink in Fear Street 1978
Netflix's ‘Scream Meets Stranger Things' Horror Franchise Doesn't Have A Single Bad Movie

One Netflix horror movie franchise managed to avoid inconsistency, releasing four movies that shared superb scares and a compelling, cohesive story.

Alexandra Dowling at the Red Wedding in Game of Thrones.
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It's hard for any fantasy show to outdo the infamous Red Wedding from Game of Thrones, but Prime Video's hit series may have just managed this feat.

A ship passes the moon in Star City.
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Apple TV's latest sci-fi hit is a rare spinoff that lives up to its original show, defying the long-held curse that plagues most television spinoffs.

Maia Reficio in Pretty Little Liars Original Sin
4 Years Later, HBO's 2-Part Psychological Thriller Reboot Is One Of Its Biggest Missed Opportunities

One brutal HBO horror show rebooted an iconic mystery series from the 2010s, but the psychological thriller totally missed the point of the original.

The Stranger in season 2 of The Rings of Power
It's Officially The End Of An Era For The Rings Of Power

After Prime Video's prequel series spent years as the only current Lord of the Rings project, The Rings of Power is about to change forever soon.

Katee Sackoff in Longmire season 3
Netflix's 6-Part Neo-Western Is So Good, It Got Renewed For 3 More Seasons After Being Canceled

A bold move by Netflix breathed new life into a critically acclaimed neo-Western show, doubling its run by three seasons after a sudden cancellation.

Jaime Ray Newman in The Hunting Wives season 1
Netflix’s “Desperate Housewives Meets Sharp Objects” Thriller Is So Good, It's Already Renewed For Season 2

A rare achievement: Netflix's murder mystery thriller proved so popular that the novel adaptation received a second season without a book sequel.

John Hoogenakker and Jovan Adepo in Jack Ryan
Prime Video's 4-Part Action Show Is So Good, You Can Start From Any Season

Dive into the world of Prime Video's action thriller where each season stands alone, making every outing perfect for newcomers and long-time fans.

Madison Lintz in Bosch Legacy
Amazon's Hit Detective Franchise Can Last Forever Thanks To New Spinoff Plans

As Prime Video's greatest detective show franchise grows with the announcement of a prequel, the series could potentially last for over a decade.

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Wes Chatham and Steven Strait in season 2 of The Expanse
Prime Video Officially Loses Its Best Sci-Fi Replacement For The Expanse

Prime Video's perfect replacement for The Expanse is officially dead as the streamer cancelled a planned reboot for an iconic sci-fi franchise.

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Sea Shimooka in 3 Body Problem
"Extraordinary Sci-Fi Series": Stephen King Loves Netflix's 8-Part Adaptation That Dominated Streaming

One Netflix sci-fi series has earned the praise of horror legend Stephen King, who called the ambitious show's first outing 'Extraordinary.'

Joyce Sutherland and Sarah Michelle Gellar in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
25 Years Later, Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Best Episode Has Aged Like Fine Wine

Buffy the Vampire Slayer's best episode proved that the iconic teen horror show was more than just a fun fantasy series, and had real heart.

Olivier Richters and Alan Ritchson in season 3 of Reacher
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Prime Video's Reacher season 4 sees Alan Ritchson's hero face his darkest challenge yet thanks to the source novel's grim and unsettling journey.

Jensen Ackles in Supernatural
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Even though Supernatural is one of the most iconic horror TV shows ever made, the show's weakest outing remains an unintentionally hilarious mess.

Gillian Anderson as Scully in The X-Files: I Want To Believe.
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Scully's iconic response to Mulder's eternal quest for the truth in The X-Files highlights the legendary show's deeper themes of paranoia and trust.

Alan Ritchson as 81 in War Machine
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Alan Ritchson's Netflix sci-fi thriller is set to receive a sequel, signaling the potential for a new major action franchise for the Reacher star.

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