Sonya Iryna
Sonya has been writing professionally for more than a decade and has degrees in New Media and Philosophy. Her work has appeared in a diverse array of sites including ReGen, The Washington Post, Culturess, Undead Walking and Final Girl. As a lifelong nerd she loves sci-fi, fantasy and horror TV and movies, as well as cultural documentaries. She is particularly interested in representation of marginalized groups in nerd culture and writes reviews and analysis with an intersectional POV. Some of her favorite shows include Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, The Handmaid’s Tale and The Sandman.
Latest articles by Sonya Iryna

Dark Winds season 3 episode 1: the haunting of Joe Leaphorn
By Sonya Iryna published
In Dark Winds season 3 episode 1, Joe takes on a new case, while Bernadette patrols the border (SPOILERS ahead).

I believe that General Hospital’s Lulu is going to end up hurting everyone
By Sonya Iryna published
General Hospital’s Lulu is forging ahead like a bull in a china shop again, and this time her inability to mind her business is likely to hurt people.

General Hospital’s Nina wasted her chance to make Willow turn on Drew
By Sonya Iryna published
General Hospital’s Nina waited too long to tell Willow the truth about Drew. Now I think it’s too late.

Is Beyond the Gates connected to The Bold and the Beautiful?
By Sonya Iryna published
Is Beyond the Gates connected to The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless? Here’s what we know.

Meet the Beyond the Gates cast
By Sonya Iryna published
Here’s your chance to get to know the main players of the Beyond the Gates cast.

General Hospital: Drew just gave Sonny the perfect out
By Sonya Iryna published
General Hospital’s Drew is trying to stick it to Sonny by changing the esplanade deal, but he actually is giving Sonny the out that Sonny needs.

Sasha and Jason’s lie on General Hospital is going to blow up in their faces
By Sonya Iryna published
General Hospital’s Sasha and Jason are pretending he’s the father of her baby. I think this is a horrible idea that will blow up in their faces. Here’s why.

High Potential season 1 ending explained: Morgan matches wits with a serial kidnapper
By Sonya Iryna published
In the High Potential season 1 finale, Morgan tracks a criminal who likes to play games, and some critical info about Roman is revealed.

I believe that General Hospital’s Drew is going to tank Willow’s custody case
By Sonya Iryna published
I believe that General Hospital’s Drew is going to tank Willow’s custody case. She may even lose primary custody of her kids.

High Potential episode 12 recap: Karadec’s past resurfaces
By Sonya Iryna published
In High Potential episode 12, a tech mogul ends up dead, forcing Karadec to work with someone from his past.

Is General Hospital’s Tracy Quartermaine ok?
By Sonya Iryna published
I have to ask if General Hospital’s Tracy is ok, because one moment she’s witty and fun, and the next she’s the biggest grouch.

High Potential episode 11 recap: a new look at a cold case
By Sonya Iryna published
In High Potential episode 11, Morgan provides a new perspective on a case that has been bothering Selena for years. Here's what happened.

How are people just now realizing General Hospital’s Sidwell lives in Port Charles?
By Sonya Iryna published
General Hospital’s Sidwell has moved to Port Charles relatively undetected. How were so many people in town left in the dark?

High Potential episode 10 recap: who's watching the kids?
By Sonya Iryna published
In High Potential episode 10, Morgan's personal experience as a mom helps her solve a murder, while Karadec runs into an old colleague.

General Hospital’s Tracy could be entering a new era as the Quartermaine matriarch
By Sonya Iryna published
Is Port Charles ready?

High Potential episode 9 recap: caught stealing
By Sonya Iryna published
In High Potential episode 9, Morgan investigates the death of a famed baseball announcer, and gets her best lead yet on Roman.

General Hospital’s Willow is not the victim in my book
By Sonya Iryna published
I don’t think General Hospital’s Willow is a victim, but rather the creator of this big mess alongside Drew. Here’s why.

High Potential episode 8 recap: Morgan sees herself in a victim
By Sonya Iryna published
In High Potential episode 8, An attack at the beach leads to a case involving affairs and murder. Read our full breakdown of the episode.

A General Hospital meet-cute storyline for Gio
By Sonya Iryna published
General Hospital’s Gio recently met Emma Scorpio-Drake. Will a new romance kick off between the two?

I think General Hospital’s Tracy and Drew need a reality check
By Sonya Iryna published
General Hospital’s Tracy and Drew need a reality check, as I don’t think either one of them is perfect.

General Hospital spoilers: the horror from the Quartermaine Christmas party continues
By Sonya Iryna published
General Hospital's Drew has got some explaining to do!

General Hospital: Ava better watch her back
By Sonya Iryna published
Now that the verdict is in, General Hospital's Ava is in more danger than ever.

General Hospital spoilers: Quartermaine Christmas revelations?
By Sonya Iryna published
General Hospital’s Quartermaine family may have another explosive holiday party thanks to Drew and Willow.
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