Mishal Zafar
Culture/Entertainment Reporter
Sci-fi and horror expert
Mishal Ali Zafar is an experienced culture and entertainment reporter who has been writing professionally since 2017. Now a contributing writer for Thought Catalog's TV/Movie vertical, Mishal has worked as a staff writer and contributor for numerous publications, including Popsugar, Heavy, Showbiz Cheatsheet, Bustle, and Romper.
Mishal specializes in covering film, television, and the world of fandom, with an expertise in sci-fi, horror, and genre storytelling. She is an avid consumer of streaming content on platforms like Hulu, Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Disney+.
Some of her favorite subjects to cover are Stephen King adaptations, Marvel and DC projects, and the work of director Mike Flanagan (she can wax poetic about the auteur's skill at crafting horror stories). Mishal is passionate about binge-watching the best of what TV has to offer.
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Mishal Zafar
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7 TV Shows To Watch For The Ultimate Italian Escape
From gripping dramas set in sun-drenched coastal towns to reality series showcasing charming countryside villas, these seven shows will have you planning your own Italian adventure while soaking up the Mediterranean vibes.
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10 Outrageously Fabulous Life Lessons We Can All Learn from Moira Rose
‘Schitt’s Creek’ would be nothing without the Rose matriarch.
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7 Conspiracy Thrillers on Netflix To Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
You’ll never see these Netflix thrillers coming.
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8 Dating Lessons from ‘Emily in Paris’ That Are Très Magnifique
Beyond the fab fashion and dream-worthy Paris shots, Emily in Paris offers some surprisingly real wisdom about modern romance.
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Here’s What ‘Twilight,’ ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ And ‘True Blood’ Have in Common
Hint: They have more in common than you think.
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5 Love Lessons I Learned From Watching ‘Outlander’
Despite centuries of separation, and countless wars, here are 5 lessons on love we learned from Outlander.
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10 Tropical Rom Coms to Ease Your Winter Blues
These romantic comedies will leave you dreaming about falling in love at a hot, beachy oasis.
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You Don’t Need A Man: 10 Rom Coms Where the Real Story Was About Self-Love
Romantic comedies come with their fair share of grand gestures and swoon-worthy moments, but some of the most memorable ones remind us that the greatest love story is the one we have with ourselves.
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The 10 Best Netflix Holiday Rom-Coms
From snowy meet-cutes to heartwarming happily-ever-afters, here are 10 Netflix movies perfect for cozying up and getting into the holiday spirit.
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10 Magical Movies That Aren’t Christmas But Still Feel Like the Holidays
Ready to get that cozy holiday feeling without the jingle bells? Here are 10 magical movies that capture the spirit of the season with enchanting stories and wondrous landscapes, all without a single Christmas tree in sight.
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10 Things ‘Stranger Things’ Taught Us About Friendship And Bravery
‘Stranger Things’ delivers some profound lessons on the power of friendship and the courage to face the unknown. Here are 10 things the Netflix series teaches us about friendship and bravery, regardless of what lurks in the Upside Down.
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10 Movies Like ‘Gladiator’ That’ll Ignite Your Warrior Spirit
Excited about a ‘Gladiator’ sequel? That’s not the only great action movie you should binge.
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Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’: 8 Subtle Homages To Classic ‘Addams Family’ Lore
Here are eight subtle homages that make Wednesday feel like a true extension of the Addams’ deliciously eerie world.
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10 Mind-Blowing Hidden Details You Missed In ‘The Bear’ That Change Everything
Here are ten mind-blowing details from The Bear that you probably missed.
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10 Cult Documentaries That Expose the Dark Side of Devotion
Here are 10 jaw-dropping documentaries that’ll leave you questioning just how thin the line between devotion and destruction really is.
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10 Hilariously Strange Horror-Comedies for Halloween
Looking for the perfect mix of laughs and light scares? Check out these 10 horror comedies that blend spooky vibes with ridiculous humor, featuring everything from bumbling vampires to zombie boyfriends.
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Every Iconic ‘Bridgerton’ Ball Ranked, From Most Extravagant to Simply Elegant
Here’s a ranking of the most iconic balls in Bridgerton, based on how they kept the ton buzzing long after the music stopped.
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The 10 Top Scariest Shows to Watch This Spooky Season
Looking for something terrifying to binge this spooky season? From haunted houses and creepy cults to supernatural nightmares, these 10 shows will have you jumping at every shadow and sleeping with the lights on. Spooky season is here.
