Kristen O’Farrell
Contributing since September, 2021
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About Kristen O’Farrell
Kristen is a TV Features Writer for CBR. She left the fashion world behind and followed her love of film and TV back to school for a Media Arts degree. She is an avid Halloween fan with a passion for all things horror. You can find more of her writing at Kristen Critiques
Latest Articles
Why Taylor Momsen's Jenny Humphrey Left Gossip Girl
Taylor Momsen made headlines when she left Gossip Girl character Jenny Humphrey behind after Season 4 to pursue her band Pretty Reckless full-time.
The Office's Wildest Kevin Theory May Have Been Confirmed by Kevin From The Office
Kevin from The Office revealed the truth behind some of the wildly popular show’s fan theories, including about his own beloved character.
Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire's Queerness Surpasses the 1994 Film
AMC's Interview with the Vampire is a modern retelling of the Anne Rice novel and 1994 film adaptation that puts queerness front and center.
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Isn't the First Time Ryan Murphy's Used the Killer
American Horror Story’s Ryan Murphy has an affinity for true crime that comes full circle with the Netflix series, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
How America's First Sitcom Broke All the Rules
America's first sitcom, Mary Kay and Johnny, made TV history and paved the way for popular shows like I Love Lucy to follow in its footsteps.
American Horror Stories Delivers Its Take on Pirates of the Caribbean's Undead Crew
The season finale of Hulu's American Horror Stories draws inspiration from Pirates of the Caribbean's visually stunning skeleton crew.
American Horror Stories Delivers AHS' New Tate and Violet - With a Twist
American Horror Stories tackles the taboo with a new couple on the Hulu show that makes Tate and Violet’s relationship from Murder House look tame.
The Bear Season 2 Would Be Better Off Without Any Romantic Focus
Season 2 of The Bear may add romantic storylines, but it would be better if it continues what made it successful and keep the focus on the kitchen.
Stranger Things Season 4 Reinforces the Importance of Female Friendships
From Eleven and Max to Nancy and Robin, Stranger Things continues to set a positive example in their portrayal of healthy female friendships.
The Office: Which Character Was a Writer’s Room Joke?
The writers of The Office created this character as a joke, a role described as a “waking nightmare” to perform by the actor and writer.
Who Voices Vecna in Stranger Things 4?
Stranger Things introduces its most terrifying villain yet in Season 4. Vecna is the embodiment of pure evil and the show’s first speaking monster.
Is There a Season 2 of Netflix's The Big Flower Fight?
Audiences are wondering if there will be a Season 2 of Netflix’s whimsical gardening competition The Big Flower Fight for viewers to escape into.
Which Top Chef Runner-Ups Have Come Back and Won?
Hundreds of chefs have competed on the beloved reality series Top Chef, but very few have returned to win after facing a second place finish.
One Top Chef Contestant Has Been Runner-Up Three Times - But Never Won
Top Chef has seen hundreds of contestants over the years, but only one has been runner-up three times without ever winning.
Forget Aang, Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Must Get This Character Right
There’s only one character more important than Aang for Netflix to get right in the live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Why Katie Holmes Rejected the Role of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Katie Holmes famously turned down the career-making role of Buffy the Vampire Slayer before Dawson’s Creek made her a star in her own right.
Dawson's Creek: Selma Blair Almost Played Joey Potter
Selma Blair was the favorite to play Joey Potter in the beloved WB series Dawson’s Creek before the creator saw Katie Holmes’ homemade audition tape.
Stranger Things’ Map Could Hint at a Hidden Season 4 Plotline
A map for Stranger Things Season 4 includes a city that has fans theorizing that a prominent character from Eleven’s past will return.
Why Amazon's I Know What You Did Last Summer Is Rated 18+
Amazon’s I Know What You Did Last Summer series packs in enough horror to rival the 1997 film that came before it.
Does Amazon's I Know What You Did Last Summer Connect to the 1997 Film?
Amazon's I Know What You Did Last Summer gives the slasher a modern update but is it tied to the hit 1997 film?