Dani Kessel Odom-Senior Staff Writer

Dani Kessel Odom

Senior Staff Writer

Contributor Since May, 2024
Qualifications Dani Kessel Odom has a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing from the University of Colorado–Denver with a minor in Psychology.
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About Dani Kessel Odom

Dani Kessel Odom (they/them) is an autistic lead writer and TV critic who frequently covers sci-fi shows like Doctor Who and Pluribus, fantasy shows like The Magicians and Percy Jackson, horror, and superheroes. Their specialty is onscreen book adaptations. Their TV reviews can be found on Rotten Tomatoes.

They have covered events, such as the Denver Fan Expo. Professionals in the field, such as Damien Leone and Lucy Hale, have shared their articles. Their review for Ponies was quoted in the show's TV trailer.

In university, they majored in English Writing with a minor in psychology. They have always had a passion for analyzing TV and movies, even taking filmography and scriptwriting classes in university. They also studied and participated in onstage and onscreen acting extensively from the ages of 7 to 18.

Aside from working at Screen Rant, Dani has worked as a freelance editor and writer over the past decade, often in a ghostwriting capacity. 

Industry Focus

Dani Kessel Odom works as a Lead Writer and TV critic at Screen Rant. They joined the company as a senior staff writer in 2023, previously writing on the evergreen and features team. They provide analysis on new and upcoming media, with a passion for LGBTQ+, horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. Their reviews can be found on Rotten Tomatoes

Favorite Media

Dani's favorite horror villains are Pennywise, Jason, and Ghostface. They often listen to true crime podcasts while driving the car and walking the dog. On the weekends, they can be found rewatching Gilmore Girls, The Magicians, and Charmed. They became a sci-fi fan early in life, and their favorite subgenres are space operas and cyberpunk. Additionally, they collect comic books and take every opportunity to cosplay their favorite character Harley Quinn.

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