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About Alisha Grauso
Alisha Grauso is a Features Editor and former Lead Features Trainer at Screen Rant, as well as the editorial lead for Atom Insider with Atom Tickets. Previously, she was the editor-in-chief of Movie Pilot. Her work can be found, or expertise cited, at Forbes, CNN, CBS, Variety, CNBC, Marvel, Business Insider, and more. She's also the co-leader of California Freelance Writers United, a grassroots organization advocating for forward-thinking labor law for freelance writers across the country. Alisha has a Master of Arts in English from the University of Dallas and spent her years before jumping into entertainment journalism as an adjunct professor, a background that has come in handy in her editing roles. When she's not working, you can find her on Twitter chirping about movies & TV, books, politics, ADHD, history, and sharing pictures of her cats @alishagrauso. Or you can her directly at alishag(at)screenrant(dot)com.
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Alisha has a Master of Arts in English from the University of Dallas and spent her years before jumping into entertainment journalism as an adjunct professor, a background that has come in handy in her editing, training, & teaching roles. She enjoys the challenge of making her contributors smarter and stronger writers.
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Alisha can be found writing about Stephen King, YA and literary adaptations, historical epics, and assorted topics. When she's not working, you can find her on Bluesky chirping about movies & TV, books, politics, ADHD, history, and sharing pictures of her cats @alishagrauso.bsky.social. Or you can her directly at alishag(at)screenrant(dot)com.
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I'm Bummed That We Probably Won't See The Pitt's Best ing Character In Season 2
One ing character in The Pitt season 1 made a huge impact in a limited number of episodes but it's hard to see how that can expand in season 2.

"Make Me Your Villain": Ranking Romantasy Books' 10 Greatest Shadow Daddies
While not necessarily a new archetype, the shadow daddy trope is ubiquitous in romantasy, but some brooding baddies stand out far more than others.

Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 7 Eased My Fears About 1 Thing - But It Still Doesn't Look Good
Emma & Joe's marriage looks headed for the end in Dark Winds season 3, but the most recent episode hinted there may be a sliver of hope – a thin one.

Why Emma REALLY Lied To Agent Washington About Joe In Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 7
Emma may have lied about Joe to Agent Washington in Dark Winds season 3, episode 7, but the most obvious reason why isn't the full truth.

1 Storyline In The Pitt Made Me So Angry At Dr. Robby & His Failure
Even with his mental health struggles, Dr. Robby is an excellent doctor, which made his negligence regarding one patient downright criminal.

I'm So Excited For Stephen King's The Talisman 3 For 1 Unexpected Reason
Stephen King working on The Talisman 3 is exciting for so many reasons, including the way it will strengthen a literary universe that's atrophied.

Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 6 Just Confirmed Something About Zahn McClarnon That I've Been Thinking About For Nearly 3 Years
Zahn McClarnon has been excellent for a very long time, but Dark Winds season 3, episode 6 makes it impossible for award voting bodies to ignore him.

I Predicted Dark Winds' Ye'iitsoh Big Monster Reveal, But It Doesn't Take Away From Season 3's Most Powerful Message
Dark Winds reveal about the true nature of the "Ye'iitsoh" that has been haunting Joe all season reveals an ugly truth about humanity & Joe himself.

Dark Winds Season 3 Just Introduced A New Villain From Joe's Past That Explains Why He Left BJ Vines For Dead
The extended dream sequence of Dark Winds season 3, episode 6 revealed a villain from Joe's past and it explains so much about who is is today.

Which Era Comes Out On Top?: Stephen King's Books Ranked By Decade
When an author has been writing for as long as Stephen King, it's inevitable that readers will debate which decade of their career has been the best.

Six Of Crows 10-Year Anniversary Dregs Edition Books: Release Date, Features, & Where To Buy
A new "Dregs edition" of Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom is being released for the 10th anniversary. Here's what to know about it!

There's So Much Disappointing Romantasy Out There, But These 7 Books Are All 10/10
While there are trademark tropes of the genre, some romantasy books & series have excelled at showcasing them more than others, standing a cut above.

If You Call Yourself A Stephen King Fan, You Can't Skip These 5 Short Stories By Him
Stephen King has written over 200 short stories, and even his Constant Readers can be forgiven for not hitting every single one–even if they should.

The Pitt Just Had The Best Cameo Ever, And You Probably Missed It
The Pitt season 1 has been sprinkled with appearances by great character actors throughout, but none are bigger than the cameo in episode 14.

The Pitt Season 1 Episode 14 Had A Brilliant Callback To A Classic Noah Wyle E.R. Episode
The Pitt episode 14 had a clever reference to a Noah Wyle storyline from an episode of E.R., but it hides a deeper truth about our current era.

Stephen King May Have Been Unhappy With This 31-Year-Old Book, But I Still Think It's One Of His Best
The beauty of Stephen King is that his books inspire debate, and even a book he dislikes is one that his readers may consider a masterpiece.

No Source Material, No Problem: 7 Fantasy TV Shows That Aren't Adaptations, But Are 100% Worth Watching
Sometimes, it helps when there's no source material to draw from, as it gives the creators a blank slate to create, as these fantasy TV series show.

Why Bernadette Was Shocked Seeing Ivan's Wallet & Badge In Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 5
All season of Dark Winds, Bernadette has needed a smoking gun to crack her case open, and at the end of season 3, episode 5, she gets it.

The Stand Being Stephen King's Longest Book Makes Its Most Common Complaint Even Worse
While The Stand is regarded as one of King's masterworks, even the most incredible book, if it's the length of The Stand, will have some flaws.

Yellowstone Didn't Revive The Western Genre On TV, It Killed It Completely
While Yellowstone has undoubtedly been a cultural juggernaut that deserves its due, crowning Taylor Sheridan as king of the TV Western is incorrect.