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There are countless awesome tv series with female showrunners at the helm. Thus far, I've only covered "Gilmore Girls" in its entirety, but there's more TK! "My Brilliant Friend" is next.

TV Lindsay Pugh

'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 11: I Solemnly Swear

Directing and writing credits: "I Solemnly Swear" is directed by Carla Reinke, written by John Stephens. This is Reinke's directorial debut, although she has been involved as an assistant director on the show since Season 1. She's also worked on movies like "The
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'The Bold Type' Is Light & Fun but Not Stupid

There was a moment in Season 2, Episode 2 of “The Bold Type” that made me pause the (illegally UK streaming) playback and genuinely think. Kat (Aisha Dee), a biracial young woman and therefore the first ‘Black’ Social Media Director of Cosmo stand-in Scarlet magazine, is told to write a
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TV Lindsay Pugh

Fuckboy of the Month: All the Dudes from 'Gilmore Girls'

As many of you probably know, I've been rewatching and recapping "Gilmore Girls" since August 2017. I forget why I decided to do it (a Sisyphean complex, most likely), but I definitely regret it; "Gilmore Girls" is not a good show. Everyone is white,
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'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 10: That'll Do, Pig

Directing and writing credits: "That'll Do, Pig" is directed by Jamie Babbit and written by Sheila R. Lawrence. Babbit has had a long, successful career in film and TV. You probably know her from "But I'm a Cheerleader" or episodes of "
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'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 9: A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving

Directing and writing credits: Directed by Kenny Ortega, written by Daniel Palladino. This is Ortega's second episode of Season 3; "They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?" was his debut. This show is kind of weird because even with a seasoned veteran like Ortega, there'
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'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 8: Let the Games Begin

Directing and writing credits: Directed by Steven Robman, written by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Sheila R. Lawrence. You should remember Robman from two previous episodes: Teach Me Tonight | Season 2, Episode 19 - "A Film by Kirk" debuts at the Stars Hollow Movie Festival, Jess wrecks Rory's
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Season 1 of 'Killing Eve' is Batshit Crazy & I Love It

This article contains spoilers from the entire first season of "Killing Eve." Don't say I didn't warn you. Sometimes I stumble upon a particular artist and am instantly enamored. They might be imperfect and sometimes even problematic (Amy Sherman-Palladino), but I simply don'
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Fuckboy of the Month: Mr. Big from 'Sex and the City'

This is a new series for WiR and before we begin, let's get on the same page when it comes to the definition of "fuckboy." No, I'm not going to link you to some overlong think piece from Slate or Vanity Fair. I have
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TV Lindsay Pugh

'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 7: They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?

Directing and writing credits: Directed by Kenny Ortega, written by Amy Sherman-Palladino. Depending on your interests, you might know Ortega as the dude who directed "Hocus Pocus" or the famous choreographer who has worked on everything from "Dirty Dancing" to "High School Musical." Since
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'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 6: Take the Deviled Eggs

Directing and writing credits: Directed by Jamie Babbit, written by Daniel Palladino. Babbit has directed several other previous "GG" episodes: "The Road Trip to Harvard" - Lorelai and Rory spend approximately $500 at the Harvard bookstore on questionable shit like branded bucket hats. "Dead Uncles
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'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 5: Eight O'Clock at the Oasis

Directing and writing credits: Directed by Joe Ann Fogle, written by Justin Tanner. Both of these people are new to the "GG" universe and only have single directing and writing credits, respectively. According to IMDB, Fogle has been out of the game since 2009. I find it interesting
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'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 4: One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes

Directing and writing credits: Directed by Steven Robman, written by Daniel Palladino. Robman also directed "Teach Me Tonight," the one where Kirk debuts his film, Rory breaks her arm, Lorelai loses her shit, and Christopher appears just to annoy us. Two Daniel Palladino episodes in a row is
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