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Dani Kessel Odom-Senior Staff Writer

Dani Kessel Odom

Senior Staff Writer

May, 2024
Horror, Doctor Who, LGBTQ
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About Dani Kessel Odom

Dani Kessel Odom (they/them) is a Denver-based writer and editor who has worked in the business for over a decade.  They received a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing from the University of Colorado–Denver with a minor in Psychology. They took courses in filmography and scriptwriting which cultivated their love of pop culture.

Industry Focus

Dani works as a Lead Writer for the New TV team at Screen Rant. They often provide analysis on new and media; however, they also enjoy writing about all things LGBTQ+, horror, and fantasy. 

Favorite Media

Dani's favorite horror villains are Pennywise, Jason, and Ghostface. They often listen to true crime podcasts while driving the car and walking the dog. On the weekends, they can be found rewatching Gilmore Girls, The Magicians, and Charmed. Additionally, they collect comic books and take every opportunity to cosplay their favorite character Harley Quinn.

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Doctor Who Season 15 The Story and the Engine Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor and the TARDIS
Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor Has The Show's Biggest Connection To Sherlock Holmes Since Tom Baker's Era

Doctor Who has many Sherlock Holmes references, but the Fifteenth Doctor has the biggest connection to the character since Tom Baker's Fourth Doctor.

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Joe looks to the side suspiciously in Netflix's You
These Two You Season 5 Characters Needed To Survive, But The Show Could've Handled It Better

You season 5's controversial ending keeps two characters alive for the sake of the message, but the shoddy writing makes it difficult to accept.

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Ncuti Gatwa smiling as the Fifteenth Doctor in the Doctor Who 2023 Christmas Special
If Doctor Who Season 15 Is The Year Of Toxic Boyfriends, I'm Glad We Have This Minor Character

Positive male characters who have healthy relationships help balance out the toxic boyfriends in Doctor Who season 15.

Love Quinn and Joe Goldberg look to the side in You
You Season 5’s Funniest Cameo Reaffirms One Thing I’ve Believed About Love Quinn Since Season 2

Netflix's You season 5 includes many cameos, but the funniest one speaks to the truth about Love Quinn.

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Every Person Joe Was Obsessed With In You (& Whether They Survived)

During the span of five seasons, You introduces ten different people that Joe Goldberg becomes obsessed with, but less than half survive to the end.

Love looking suspicious in You's third season.
I’m Frustrated You’s Final Season Never Solved This Love Quinn Mystery From 6 Years Ago

Although You season 5 wrapped up many storylines, the final season of the show leaves one Love Quinn mystery unanswered, and I'm frustrated.

The Ochi is on Yuri's back while she looks surprised in The Legend of Ochi.
A24's New Fantasy Movie With 80% RT Score Is One Of The Most Frustrating Movies I've Seen In Years

Even though I went into The Legend of Ochi with high hopes, A24's new fantasy movie with an 80% RT left me extremely frustrated.

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Steve Carell smiles in Netflix's Space Force
3 Years After Netflix Canceled Steve Carell's Comedy Series, His New Show Is Finally Streaming & It’s Already Off To A Way Better Start

Although they canceled Steve Carell's Space Force, Netflix has finally released a new comedy series starring the actor alongside Tina Fey.

Titus Welliver as Harry looking worried at someone in his enger seat in Bosch: Legacy
7 Reasons Bosch: Legacy's Series Finale Is So Divisive

The salt in the wound of Bosch: Legacy getting unceremoniously canceled is the fact that the show's finale is divisive, with most fans disliking it.

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Doctor Who's Clever Christopher Eccleston Era Callback Explained & What It Means For Season 15's Finale

Doctor Who season 15, episode 3 includes a clever callback to the Ninth Doctor's era, connecting characters from both stories in an important way.

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Why Gilmore Girls Season 7 Backtracked On Show’s Best Redemption Arc

One character changed for the better throughout Gilmore Girls' first six seasons, but the show tragically backtracked on the redemption arc.

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Fifteenth Doctor and Aliss from the Doctor Who episode
One Small Detail In Doctor Who Season 15, Episode 3 Confirms There Are Multiple Midnight Monsters

In an easily missed moment, Doctor Who season 15, episode 3, "The Well," includes a detail that confirms multiple Midnight Monsters exist.

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The Magicians Foreshadowed Season 3’s Heartbreaking Plot Twist In The First Season

The Magicians' first season foreshadows season 3's heartbreaking plot twist, which is a testament to the show's excellent writing.

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Fans Might Hate It, But Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Can't Abandon The Franchise's Controversial Subplot

It's too late for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 to abandon the movie franchise's controversial subplot, no matter what some fans think.

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The Fifteenth Doctor from the Doctor Who episode The Well is in front of a blue background.
The Fifteenth Doctor Calls Out Season 15, Episode 3's Big Twist 15 Minutes Before Doctor Who Actually Reveals It

The Fifteenth Doctor predicts the major twist in Doctor Who season 15, episode 3, fifteen minutes before the reveal, showing how clever he is.

The Halliwell sisters from Charmed are in front of a clock.
This Charmed Storyline Still Doesn’t Make Sense To Me 22 Years Later

Even after watching Charmed dozens of times, one major storyline still doesn't make sense to me 22 years later.

Cheyenne and Mishi are in their ballet costumes in Etoile
New TV Show From Gilmore Girls' Creators Is A Great Reminder To Watch Amy Sherman-Palladino's 13-Year-Old Comedy That Was Shockingly Canceled After 1 Season

Prime Video's new Show Etoile provides a perfect reminder to watch the Palladinos' 13-year-old comedy, which was shockingly canceled after 1 season.

Jonathan Groff and Gideon Glick are in front of the pink and yellow poster for Etoile
Jonathan Groff’s Étoile Season 1 Cameo Explained

One of the most notable cameos in Étoile season 1 is actor Jonathan Groff, who's onscreen for less than 3 minutes but makes an impact.

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HBO’s Welcome To Derry Has The Perfect Opportunity To Confirm A Popular Stephen King Fan Theory

It: Welcome To Derry, which will release in 2025, has a prime opportunity to confirm a Stephen King fan theory related to IT and one of his novellas.

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Cheyenne and Jack from Etoile are in front of stage lights.
Étoile Season 1 Ending Explained: What Happens To Nicholas & How It Sets Up Season 2

Etoile dives into the world of professional ballet, and season 1's surprise ending sets up an exciting season 2.