Author Details
Patricia Heyssel (she/her) is a features writer at ScreenRant. She has a BA in anthropology from Mercyhurst University and is working on her MBA from Penn West University. She has a ion for history, culture, and social justice. When she’s not overthinking pop culture and reading too much into media, Patricia enjoys trying to control her three insane cats.
Industry Focus
Patricia is a relatively new writer at ScreenRant and is on the perennial movies and TV beat. She writes about a diverse range of media, from old fan favorites to new interests. She enjoys stories that spark imagination and conversation. Her favorites are stories she can dig into for deeper meaning and reveal something about our times and society.
Favorite Media
Patricia enjoys a wide variety of genres. Her interests range from costume dramas like Bridgerton and The Crown to science fiction like Alien and Fringe. She has a deep knowledge of all things Disney, Fast and Furious, horror franchises like Scream, Halloween, and Final Destination, TV series including Grey’s Anatomy, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things, and sports films.
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What Happened To Every Real Character After Moneyball
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Why Troi & Riker Is Star Trek's Best Love Story
Troi & Riker have the most epic love story in Star Trek. The fan-favorite couple’s romance starts in TNG and continues into Star Trek: Picard.

Moneyball True Story: How Accurate The Baseball Movie Is
The film Moneyball takes some liberties with the true story of the 2002 Oakland Athletics baseball team but mostly sticks to the facts.

15 Dark Disney Theories That Ruin Your Favorite Animated Movies
Viewers have long speculated about Disney movies' stranger moments, but some fan-favorite stories lend themselves to particularly dark theories.

Fast & Furious 11 Needs Hobbs Vs. Dom (To End The Rock & Vin Diesel's Feud)
Louis Leterrier made the impossible happen when he brought The Rock back to the Fast Saga, and now Fast and Furious 11 needs a Dom vs. Hobbs fight.

10 Biggest Parts Of Oppenheimer's Life Christopher Nolan's Movie Leaves Out
Christopher Nolan’s biopic about J. Robert Oppenheimer is a fairly accurate portrayal, but the movie leaves out certain events from his life.

Why The West Wing Killed Off Mrs. Landingham In Season 2
In season 2 of The West Wing, fans were left devastated when the lovable Mrs. Landingham was killed off-screen. Here’s why that happened.

15 Terrifyingly Good Horror Movie Cosplays That Bring Halloween To Summer
Horror movies are popular all year round, and these 15 impressively terrifying cosplays by talented fans prove it by bringing Halloween to summer.

Netflix's Chronicles Of Narnia Reboot Using The Original Books' Ending Would Be A Huge Mistake
The Chronicles of Narnia books conclude with The Last Battle, but this final chapter may not work as the ending for the Netflix reboot.

Julia Stiles Starred In One Of The Most Popular Shows In The Past 5 Years, But It Wasn’t In The US
American actress Julia Stiles has seen a resurgence of her career, this time in the UK where she starred in a highly acclaimed thriller series.

Bridgerton Season 3 Should Bring Back This Original Character (Not Simon Or Daphne)
Bridgerton tends to sideline characters from previous seasons, but in one case they should bring back a favorite side character in season 3.

Stranger Things 5's Teased Season 2 Connection Sets Up The Show's Most Controversial Character
Stranger Things writers on Twitter teased a potential connection between season 5 and season 2 that could bring back a controversial character.

Celebrating 40 Years - Disney Channel's 20 Best Original TV Shows, Ranked
The Disney Channel has now been on the air for 40 years. Over that time they have created many fun original shows, and these are the 20 best.

Bridgerton Has A Looming Drama Problem (And Here’s How To Solve It)
Netflix’s Bridgerton has a potential problem coming up in the next few seasons. It needs to find a way to continue to build drama through its romance.