Robin writes for 25YL and Horror Obsessive as much as their scattered brain will allow. They love dark fantasy, sci fi, and most things horror-related, with a huge soft spot for vampires. Don't make the mistake of mentioning Buffy around them or they won't shut up about it. Seriously. They're also a fiction writer and aspiring filmmaker; in other words, they much prefer spending time in made-up places and far-off universes than in the real world.
In 2015, when I was 16 years old, I came out as bisexual. It was a daunting time, as it is for any (especially young) LGBTQ+ person; it’s confusing, lonely, and really quite frightening. While I was still figuring things out, no one else I knew was out as queer. There was no one to […] More
Holiday-themed episodes of TV shows are always a lot of fun. Halloween-themed episodes? Even better. Yes, I’m biased since it’s my favourite holiday, but supernatural/fantasy/horror TV shows in particular lend themselves well to Halloween episodes. It’s interesting to see how the writers fit the spookiest time of year into the pre-existing lore of the show’s […] More
Trigger Warning: This article (Buffy Big Bads Ranked) makes reference to rape, sexual assault, misogynistic violence, suicide, addiction, and gore. Big Bads appear in many television shows, especially fantasy ones, but they’re a staple in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The show was actually the first to coin the term ‘Big Bad’ to refer to the […] More
Confidence. Control. Sex and sexuality. Drug addiction. Healing. Throughout Buffy, magic is a metaphor or tool for various different things. It changes as the show goes on, reflecting the character arc of the magic user; in most cases, this is Willow Rosenberg. Starting off as a shy, nerdy schoolgirl, Willow blossoms into one of the […] More
There are many strong central themes in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but one of the most deeply personal and nuanced of these is identity. Adolescence, growing up, and finding yourself are all a huge part of Buffy and other characters’ journeys throughout the show. But it’s not just the teenagers who have identity crises. Most […] More
Krevlornswath of the Deathwok Clan, otherwise known as Lorne or ‘The Host’, wasn’t a planned character in Angel. Upon seeing Andy Hallett (personal assistant to Kai Cole, co-creator Joss Whedon’s then-wife) perform at a karaoke bar, Whedon conceived the idea for Lorne and invited Hallett to audition for the role. His lack of acting experience […] More
Content Warning: This article makes reference to rape, sexual assault, misogyny, blood, capital punishment, and family death. Everyone who knows about The X-Files, often even if they haven’t watched the show, is aware of the roles that Mulder and Scully inhabit: believer and sceptic respectively. It’s the core identity of both characters, and is drilled […] More
Written by Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad) and directed by Cliff Bole (Star Trek), ‘Bad Blood’ is the twelfth episode of Season 5 of The X-Files. It opens on a spooky-looking forest in the middle of the night, the moon shining bright as FBI Agent Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) pursues and stakes a man in the […] More
At its core, Doctor Who feels like a queer television show. An array of aliens, planets, and even dimensions are just some of the ingredients that create such an eccentric and often heart-warming portrayal of all things weird and wonderful. This focus on spectrums of existence and outsiders to everyday life as we know it […] More
As mentioned in Part 1, many New Who monsters have left a significant impression on Whovians—baddies and softies alike. We’re all familiar with aliens like the distinctive Slitheen, the wise Face of Boe, the sinister Vashta Nerada, and the terrifying Silence (wait, didn’t I mention them last time? I can’t remember…) among others. All worthy […] More
Reflecting on Season 3 of American Gods, creator Neil Gaiman said that the show is “very, very much back in the book”, and it definitely felt that way. A couple of major plot reveals from the novel have now been incorporated, leaving the show hinging on a drastic cliffhanger. There’s been a heavy focus on […] More
Over the sixteen years (and counting) of New Who, many monsters have terrorised our screens, alongside some more sympathetic ones. Whichever end of the moral scale, there are lots of truly fascinating aliens to delve into. Aside from classic foes such as the Daleks and Cybermen, we’re all familiar with some newer creations; the ever-creepy […] More
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