Catriona Mactaggart
School
The University Of Glasgow
Expertise
Female-Led Superhero Series, The Arrowverse, The Charmed Universe
- As a self-proclaimed superhero fangirl, Catriona is excited about the increasing number of female-led shows making their way onto the small screen and could talk about Melissa Benoist's iteration of "Supergirl" all day long.
- She has watched every episode of the 1998 "Charmed" series at least a dozen times and can quote the show on command.
- Catriona was named The Independent's Writer of the Month in September 2020 for her opinion piece calling out rape culture in the entertainment industry.
Experience
Catriona got her start writing about teen superhero Stargirl, and she has continued writing about superheroes for digital publications like Small Screen and The Sun. Her focus also extends to other genres, such as sci-fi, fantasy, and supernatural dramas. She loves to discuss, analyze, and dissect the way women are portrayed on screen, and she is passionate about gender equality in the entertainment industry. Catriona joined the Static Media family in 2021 as a freelance features writer for Nicki Swift. She continues to channel her passion for entertainment and pop culture for the outlet, alongside writing about TV and film for Looper, having joined the features team in 2022.
Education
Catriona has an M.A. in classics and English literature from the University of Glasgow. Her education inspired her to pursue an editorial career, and she has been working as a freelance journalist and writer ever since she graduated.
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Stories By Catriona Mactaggart
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We're two episodes into "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage," and the show seems to be making the same mistake "Young Sheldon" made in its final season.
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The opening credits for "Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage" are very different from the franchise's other shows, highlighting the spin-off's themes.
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While "Suits" eventually sends Mike Ross to prison, he doesn't spend much time behind bars before being released. Here's how he got out so quickly.
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"Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage" pays tribute to "Young Sheldon's" most tragic moment in a way that's slightly jarring given the spin-off's lighter tone.
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Arielle Kebbel has impressed throughout her career by tackling a variety of genres. Here's some of the best work she's done in movies and on TV.
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"Gilmore Girls" takes place in Stars Hollow, Connecticut - but since that's an entirely fictional town, where was the hit drama actually shot?
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George Cooper Sr. had a multitude of great moments over "Young Sheldon's" seven seasons, but these five are the sitcom dad's best.
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Fans love the cast of "Big Bang Theory" characters, but there's one role in particular some consider to be the worst part of the hit show.
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Plenty of episodes of "Young Sheldon" have gotten rave reviews from audiences, but here are some that snuck under the radar.
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Some fans wonder if "Young Sheldon" is based on a true story, including people who think the "Big Bang Theory" spin-off's antagonist is an Elon Musk stand-in.
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Despite being part of the "Big Bang Theory" universe, "Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage" has a big problem it needs to solve in order to be a success.
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"It Ends with Us" has become a much bigger blockbuster at the box office than anyone expected, and there are lots of reasons why this happened.
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Milly Alcock may have scored her breakout role as the young Rhaenyra Targaryen on "House of the Dragon," but she had quite a climb to get there.
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We dive into a "Big Bang Theory" fan theory that posits Howard Wolowitz is the most "normal" character out of the main group of four friends.
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"Young Sheldon" spin-off "Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage" could provide redemption for Missy, but from the sound of things, that won't happen.
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After the success of "Young Sheldon," most "Big Bang Theory" fans would be interested in seeing another character be the focus of a prequel series.
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The “Big Bang Theory” prequel “Young Sheldon” developed a huge fan base of loyal viewers, but which of its seven seasons do fans love and hate most?
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The theme song of "The Big Bang Theory," written by the Barenaked Ladies, seems silly and fun ... until you hear the rest of the song's lyrics.
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According to Jim Parsons, "The Big Bang Theory" made a crucial change to the show's unaired pilot, one that allowed for the creation of Penny's character.
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The fun and games on "The Big Bang Theory" came to a halt when a practical jokes were banned after Kaley Cuoco was seriously injured - while pulling a prank.
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“The Big Bang Theory” is already famous for breaking viewership records. However, this wholesome family-friendly show also set one … with sex?
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If you thought the Season 7 finale of "Young Sheldon" was sad already, Raegan Revord has shared new behind-the-scenes photos that make it even more emotional.
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Here are five actors who guested on "The Big Bang Theory" before reappearing on the spin-off show "Young Sheldon" as completely different characters.
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"Young Sheldon" star Emily Osment has shared a first look at her return to the "Big Bang Theory" universe in "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage."
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For a couple of beloved sitcoms, "The Big Bang Theory" and "Young Sheldon" have also featured some of the most heartwrenching deaths on television.
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Lance Barber had plans to lighten the mood and ruin some takes during the dramatic funeral scene in the "Young Sheldon" finale. But his plans went awry.
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There were many hilarious installments of "Young Sheldon" over the show's seven seasons, but there were also some sad episodes that we won't forget in a hurry.