Robin Moon
Robin has been writing and editing for TVObsessive since 2021. They're a huge fan of cult TV shows and have a soft spot for anything spooky and/or goofy. Don't make the mistake of mentioning Buffy around them or they won't shut up about it. Seriously. Robin is also a fiction writer with short story publications and is currently working on a fantasy-horror novel.
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in Larks & RecsPuella Magi Madoka Magica Reinvented the Magical Girl Anime
Recently, my partner and I have had an anime resurgence by sharing our favourite series from when we were teenagers with one another. Puella Magi Madoka Magica was my partner’s first choice, and boy, did it set the bar high. I went in completely blind, which I often enjoy doing with any kind of media, […] More
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Larks and Recs: What Do You Wanna Talk About? With Cody Rhodes
This week’s recommendation is for the What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast with WWE superstar Cody Rhodes. Now, I’d like to preface this by saying first and foremost: I’m not a podcast guy. It’s a medium I’ve always struggled to get into due to the solely audio nature of it. Over the years, I’ve […] More
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The X-Files 30th Anniversary: S1E1 ‘Pilot’ Recap
Aliens. Crime scenes. Government conspiracies. Dramatic finales and goofy parodies. Across all 11 seasons of The X-Files, we’ve seen it all. But where did it all begin? For the 30th anniversary of one of the most popular cult TV shows ever, it’s time to revisit the inception: the Pilot episode. As Perfect Pilots go, The […] More
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“He Had to Split”: The Coolest Kills in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
As far as vampire slaying goes, I suppose there are only so many ways they can be staked. But over the course of seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, there are a number of much cooler kills. Not just courtesy of our beloved Slayer, but from other goodies and baddies alike. From your every […] More
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More Than A Sci-Fi Show: The Heartfelt Season 4 of Doctor Who
It’s no secret that most Doctor Who fans praise David Tennant as their favourite Doctor. Despite the success of Billie Piper and Freema Agyeman as his first two companions, Rose Tyler and Martha Jones respectively, Catherine Tate’s Donna Noble is another firm fan-favourite. So the success of Season 4 was inevitable, really. Doctor Who never […] More
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Death and Humanity: The Sandman S1E6 ‘The Sound of Her Wings’
Both The Sandman comics and the Netflix adaptation are focused on a group of god-like beings called the Endless. They each control a different aspect of human existence and emotion. For example, the Sandman himself, Dream (Tom Sturridge) has power over humans’ sleep, dreams, and nightmares. His sister, Death (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) is responsible for—you guessed […] More
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The Sound of Silence: The Success of Buffy’s ‘Hush’
Season 4’s ‘Hush’ is one of the most famous and acclaimed episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Upon receiving feedback that Buffy was only successful due to its witty dialogue, Joss Whedon took it upon himself to write and direct an episode that would, for the majority of the runtime, be silent. He was concerned […] More
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“Home, Sweet, Home”: Best Buffy Character Entrances
There is an abundance of compelling characters in Buffy the Vampire Slayer; that’s simply common knowledge. From sarcastic librarians to punk vampires (who are equally loveable), Buffy’s got it all. Naturally, the coolest characters must have the coolest introductions, and there are a good number of those across the show as well. So here are […] More
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Everyone Loves A Librarian: Favourite Giles Moments in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Much-adored by fans of the show, Rupert Giles is one of the most influential characters in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Uptight Watcher, father figure, socially-awkward librarian, ex-rebel with a dark past—the man contains many facets. Anthony Head’s endearing yet varied portrayal of the character completes him. It’s easy to go on about what makes Giles […] More
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Time for the WHOlidays: RTD-Era Doctor Who Christmas Specials
It’s Christmas Day, 2005. Seven-year-old Robin would have been in their childhood home, post-Christmas dinner, all cosy on the sofa. I have no memory of that Christmas; I know which family members would have been there that year, where we would have sat to open presents and share terrible cracker jokes, how the general day […] More
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Spoofy Goings-On in Supernatural S4E5 ‘Monster Movie’
Parodies seem to be a staple of mainstream media these days. Characters will frequently reference popular culture, and more overt spoofs will have scenes or entire episodes stylistically and narratively rip off well-known works, usually for comedic effect. The Simpsons is the first TV show that comes to mind, including countless parody episodes throughout its […] More
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Favourite Buffy Monsters of the Week (Little Bads) Part 2
Recently, Part 1 of this article addressed a range of Little Bads—Monsters of the Week across all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. From malicious witches to ancient demons, many one-hit wonders terrorised our screens throughout the show. Why should the Big Bads get all the glory (‘Glory’, get it? Anyone? Nevermind…)? Let’s get […] More
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