Nicole Stawiarski
Nicole Stawiarski is a freelance writer who has authored hundreds of articles for digital publications, ranging from TV and film reviews to horoscopes and personal essays. Whether she’s analyzing plotlines or personalities, she takes a layered, nuanced approach to the human experience to forge meaningful connections with readers.
Core Roles
- Nicole is a freelance writer for The Thought & Expression Company, Inc. and has been contributing here since 2017.
- Prior to her work with Thought Catalog, Nicole spent over a decade in digital advertising, working closely with streaming platforms and theatrical studios to grow ad sales and inform branded campaigns.
Experience
- Nicole is bilingual in English and Spanish, and has studied French, Italian, Portuguese, and Hindi. Her love of Mexican telenovelas inspired her to pursue a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, as well as the start of her career in media and advertising at Telemundo Chicago.
- Nicole is an expert on Bollywood and Hindi cinema, an avid fan of Korean dramas, and all TV and film with subtitles. She is passionate about the ways cultural currency has become more accessible in the digital age, and the remarkable ability art has to connect people on opposite sides of the globe.
Articles by
Nicole Stawiarski
6 K-Dramas To Watch If You’re A Hopeless Romantic
Korean dramas have nailed the formula for romance.
SNL’s Chloe Fineman Proves She’s Ready For Hollywood In Hulu’s ‘Summer Of 69’
Eldest daughters like me have always been suckers for the female mentor comedy.
9 Bittersweet Comedies That Capture The Full Spectrum Of Human Emotion
When I was making my way through The Second City’s improv and conservatory programs in Chicago, my instructors and directors kept telling us one thing to help improve our scenes—make a confession.
4 Female Action Stars Who Made Ana De Armas’ ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Possible
As a die-hard John Wick fan and life-long lover of kick-ass women in lead action roles, there is nothing I’m more excited for than this summer’s Ballerina starring Ana de Armas.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Hits Theaters Today (5/23)—Will Casting Drama Carry ‘Snow White’ Impact?
Disney’s latest live action remake of Snow White faced a slew of negative PR Long before it ever hit theaters, the film most notably received backlash from the dwarfism community, where actors like Peter Dinklage felt the film reinforced “backwards”…
Netflix’s 7 Most Underrated Titles Of All Time
It’s no secret the rise of this streaming giant has completely transformed the way we watch television, and its bid to steal our attention away from broadcasters with a subscription model brought with it innovative and experimental content unbound by…
The 10 Best Netflix Original Series Ever Made
Our favorite DVD delivery company turned global streaming giant was able to disrupt the home entertainment industry not just by investing heavily in technology, but making an equally massive bet on original content.
Would You Risk Your Life For A Treasure Hunt? Five People Die Searching For Gold In New Netflix Documentary
If you grew up loving The Goonies or ever got in trouble for digging up your backyard looking for buried treasure, Netflix’s latest series, Gold & Greed: The Search For Fenn’s Treasure, brings all your childhood dreams to life, with…
Netflix’s ‘Weak Hero Class 2’ Redefines The Modern Action Drama
Karate Kid Legends may be headed to theaters later this month, in the latest attempt at rebooting the beloved 80s franchise that has made its way full circle from Hollywood to YouTube to Netflix and back again.
‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2 Is No Microdose Of Star Power Or Emotional Trauma
Nicole Kidman is back in her role as Masha Dmitrichenko, a Russian wellness guru slash pseudo-therapist with questionable ethics and a ton of emotional baggage of her own.
Sofia Carson Is Returning To Netflix In New Romantic Comedy ‘My Oxford Year’
Girl nerds of the world rejoice, Netflix is bringing us not one but two Sofia Carson rom-coms in the same year.
Every Diddy Documentary To Stream As The Legal Proceedings Unfold
As the federal trial against entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs begins this week, without allowing any cameras in the courtroom, curiosity about the details of the case will reach an all-time high, and send viewers looking to television to satisfy…
Where To Stream Every Luigi Mangione True Crime Documentary
In the case that captured the attention of an entire nation, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson was gunned down outside of the hotel where he planned to attend an investor’s meeting.
Top 6 K-Dramas To Stream This May
Korean dramas have nailed the formula for romance.
6 New Must-Watch Rom-Coms Streaming On Netflix (May 2025)
The Royals (May) Bollywood notables Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar star in Netflix’s latest rom-com series has the trapping of a Hallmark film with an international spin.
SNL’s Chloe Fineman Heads To The Big Leagues In Hulu’s ‘Summer of 69’—The Best Female Comedy Since ‘House Bunny’
Eldest daughters like me have always been suckers for the female mentor comedy.
Netflix’s ‘The Leopard’ Is An Italian ‘Gone With The Wind’—Minus The Racism
Did someone say hoop skirts?
9 Comedies That Balance Humor And Heartbreak
When I was making my way through The Second City’s improv and conservatory programs in Chicago, my instructors and directors kept telling us one thing to help improve our scenes—make a confession.
