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Amanda Mullen

Features Editor

December, 2019
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About Amanda Mullen

Amanda Mullen is a writer and editor based in Long Island, New York. She received a Bachelor in Arts in English Literature from Adelphi University, and she's ionate about all things involving the written word. She spends an inordinate amount of time consuming media, whether it's in the form of television, books, movies, or video games. When she's not in front of a screen, Amanda can usually be found hiking her favorite trails, making another pot of coffee, or dealing with her cat's antics.

Industry Focus

Amanda is a Features Editor at Screen Rant, focusing on TV and movies. She's worked in entertainment journalism since 2017, and her writing can be found on websites like Comic Book Resources, FanSided, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Paste Magazine, and Tell-Tale TV. Amanda covers TV and movies of all kinds, but she's especially ionate about book adaptations, fantasy and sci-fi releases, and animation. Her favorite parts of her job involve interviewing creatives and helping writers transform their work. Prior to moving to entertainment journalism full-time, Amanda was an editor for the B2B publications Sound & Communications and The Music & Sound Retailer.

Favorite Media

Amanda's favorite media takes her out of the real world and into more fantastical settings. She's a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, and Star Wars. Some of her favorite TV shows include Game of Thrones, The Boys, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and The 100. Amanda will never say no to anything involving anime or Baby Yoda.

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After rewatching Avatar: The Last Airbender in 2025, it’s obvious what Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the Nickelodeon show is missing.

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen looking surprised and sad in Game of Thrones
This Incredible 6-Season Sci-Fi Show Should Have Been Game Of Thrones' True Successor

Many fantasy TV shows have tried to be Game of Thrones’ successor, but this six-season sci-fi series should have been its replacement instead.

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How Austin's Big Choice In The Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Finale Will Affect The Family Moving Forward, Explained By Showrunners

Exclusive: Ginny & Georgia creator Sarah Lampert and showrunner Sarah Glinski comment on Austin’s shocking choice at the end of season 3.

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Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Finale Pregnancy Shocker Unpacked By Showrunners: "We Know Whose Baby It Is. Change Our Mind."

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Brandon Sanderson with Mistborn covers
Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson Now Has His Own Ice Cream Flavor & It Sounds Delicious

Brandon Sanderson is well-known for writing many beloved fantasy books, but the author has a new claim to fame: his own ice cream flavor.

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Georgia and Ginny standing outside in Ginny & Georgia season 3
Who Is The Father Of [SPOILER]'s Baby In Ginny & Georgia Season 3?

Ginny & Georgia season 3 ends on a huge cliffhanger, revealing that a key character is pregnant – but who is the father of this person’s baby?

Mistborn and The Blade Itself book covers
8 Great Fantasy Book Series That Hooked Us From Start To Finish

Even the best fantasy book series can face lulls because of complex world-building or too many characters, but these hook readers and don’t let up.

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Aaron Paul as Eddie Lane looking annoyed In The Path
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Aaron Paul turns in a standout performance in Breaking Bad, but this three-season Hulu show also features some of his greatest acting of all time.

The covers of the books in the Court of Thorns & Roses series by Sarah J. Maas
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There’s a Court of Thorns & Roses fan petition circulating online, and it proves that Hulu made a mistake with the scrapped romantasy show.

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Forget The Winchesters, Supernatural's Prequel Should Have Been About This Beloved Side Character Instead

Supernatural followed Mary and John Winchester in its prequel, The Winchesters, but this beloved character would have been a better spinoff lead.

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Justin Theroux as Kevin Garvey looking surprised in The Leftovers
The Leftovers' Perfect Replacement Show Came Out While It Was Still Airing & Ran For 3 Seasons On Hulu

It's hard to find shows that feel similar to The Leftovers, but fans of the mysterious HBO series should give this three-season Hulu show a chance.

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These six fantasy TV shows were canceled far too soon, and it’s still perplexing that they weren’t given more of a chance before getting the ax.

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Jessie Mei Li looking skeptical as Alina Starkov in Shadow and Bone
Netflix Canceling 1 Of Its Greatest Fantasy Shows With 83% On RT Was Disappointing, But There's A Silver Lining

Netflix canceling one of its greatest fantasy shows will always be disappointing, but there is a silver lining to the series meeting an early end.

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Bryan Cranston's Favorite Breaking Bad Scene Is So Dark, I Always Have To Skip It

Bryan Cranston’s favorite Breaking Bad scene is one of the most powerful moments of the entire series, but it’s also one of the darkest.

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Kit Harington as Jon Snow in the snow in Game of Thrones
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Several Game of Thrones stars auditioned to play Jon Snow alongside Kit Harington, but I can only really see the vision for one of them.

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The covers of Silver Elite, The Knight and the Moth, and Shield of Sparrows
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Sam and Dean Winchester Trying Not To Laugh in Supernatural
Supernatural's Funniest Episodes Both Center 1 Character, But His First Appearance Doesn't Get Enough Love

Supernatural’s two funniest episodes both center on the same character, and his very first appearance is just as great — and deserves more love.

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Robert Downey Jr. As Larry Paul speaking into a microphone In Ally McBeal
Robert Downey Jr.'s Forgotten 28-Year-Old TV Show Is Still One Of His Best Roles & I Wish He Was In More Of It

Robert Downey Jr. has a lot of iconic roles under his belt, but one of his most charming comes from a 28-year-old TV show many have forgotten about.

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