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
What happened in Justified? Key moments to remember ahead of Justified: City Primeval
By Sonya Iryna published
Justified: City Primeval is coming so let's take a look back at key moments from Justified to get ready for the new series.
Mayans season 5 episode 9 recap: EZ’s decisions could cost him everything
By Sonya Iryna published
In Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 9, EZ's decisions come back to haunt him in a big way.
Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 8 recap: an old ally moves against EZ
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In Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 8, EZ tries to assert his authority, but his shady deals may soon be blowing up in his face.
Mayans season 5 episode 7 recap: let the bodies hit the floor
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Mayans season 5 episode 7 is a bloodbath. Get a full recap of what went down right here.
Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 6 recap: things are complicated with Angel and EZ
By Sonya Iryna published
In Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 6, Angel and EZ take an uncomfortable ride, plus Emily learns some valuable lessons and Adelita is offered a way out.
Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 5 recap: the Mayans and Sons do battle
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In Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 5, several characters find out that the price for their actions may be too high to pay.
Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 4 recap: EZ takes a desperate gamble
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In Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 4, EZ makes a bold move, but people continue to question his leadership.
Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 3 recap: EZ and the Mayans cross a line
By Sonya Iryna published
There's no going back after Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 3, as the club crosses a line. Plus, there's a rat inside the club.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 finale recap: four minutes is all Midge needs
By Sonya Iryna published
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 finale, and series finale, has Midge take her shot and nail it.
Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 2 recap: the club meets their new enemy
By Sonya Iryna published
In Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 2, the Mayans officially met Iron War and EZ's leadership is called into question.
Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 1 recap: EZ needs some help
By Sonya Iryna published
In Mayans M.C. season 5 episode 1, EZ needs to gather some allies quickly as a new enemy comes into the spotlight.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 8 recap: Midge fights for her big break
By Sonya Iryna published
In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 8, Midge pushes Susie to call in an uncomfortable favor and Abe's worldview is rocked.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 7 recap: finding the funny
By Sonya Iryna published
In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 7, Midge tries to take the next step in her career, while Abe worries about the future of the Weissman clan.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 6 recap: Midge and Susie's big breakup
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In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 6, we learn all about Susie's successful career and just why she and Midge split up.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 5 recap: the unsinkable Midge Maisel
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In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Midge has some problems in international waters and Zelda gets hitched.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 4 recap: Susie gets into trouble
By Sonya Iryna published
In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 4, Susie finds out just how deep she is in with Frank and Nicky, plus she bumps into someone from her past.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 3 recap: Midge is on thin ice
By Sonya Iryna published
In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 3, the elder Maisels and Weissmans are struggling while Midge faces an uncertain future at Gordon Ford.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 2 recap: trust your gut Midge
By Sonya Iryna published
In The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 2 we get a glimpse at Midge's future, which all starts with her job at Gordon Ford.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 episode 1 recap: Midge gets back on track
By Sonya Iryna published
In the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 premiere, Midge and Susie are making moves and Joel takes two on the chin.
The Blacklist season 10 episode 3 recap: Red is making moves
By Sonya Iryna published
In The Blacklist season 10 episode 3, there's no honor among thieves, even when dealing with Red. Plus, a senator is in danger.
How the Scream franchise has evolved
By Sonya Iryna published
We examine all ways that that Scream franchise had defined itself and evolved across its six movies.
The Blacklist season 10 episode 2 recap: Red puts on his best poker face
By Sonya Iryna published
In The Blacklist season 10 episode 2, the Task Force team tries to get the upper hand on Wujing in a high-stakes poker game.
The Blacklist season 10 episode 1 recap: let the final game begin
By Sonya Iryna published
In The Blacklist season 10 episode 1, someone is coming after Red and the Blacklisters, but who and why?
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