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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‘You’: 10 Moments Joe Goldberg Was Surprisingly Relatable (Despite Being a Stalker)
From overthinking texts to struggling with small talk, these You moments remind us that even TV’s creepiest antihero has a surprisingly human side.
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Pogues Vs. Kooks: The Best Rivalries In ‘Outer Banks’ That Had Us On Edge
From treasure hunts to forbidden romances, these Outer Banks intense rivalries keep us hooked with every twist and betrayal.
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10 Hilariously Weird Horror-Comedies for Halloween
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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10 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Started On Reality TV
Let’s take a look at 10 celebrities who went from reality TV to becoming the icons we know today.
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10 Reasons Why ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Feels Like ‘Gilmore Girls’ Deja Vu
From fast-talking, cool moms to small-town drama and complicated mother-daughter dynamics, here are ten reasons the Netflix show gave us serious Stars Hollow flashbacks.
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9 Chilling Psychological Thrillers That Will Haunt Your Mind for Months
From slow-building tension to plots that make you question reality, these 9 thrillers will stick with you long after they’re over.
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The 10 Scariest Shows to Watch 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.
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Benson and Stabler: Will ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Season 26 Finally Bring Them Together?
After over two decades of simmering tension, Benson and Stabler might finally be ready to take their relationship to the next level in Law & Order: SVU Season 26.