Lauren Coates

Lauren Coates (she/her)is a freelance film/tv critic and entertainment journalist, who has been working in digital media since 2019. Besides writing at The Mary Sue, her other bylines include Nerdist, Paste, RogerEbert, and The Playlist. In addition to all things sci-fi and horror, she has particular interest in queer and female-led stories. When she's not writing, she's exploring Chicago, binge-watching Star Trek, or planning her next trip to the Disney parks. You can follow her on twitter @laurenjcoates

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Supacell Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne via Netflix

Supacell Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne via Netflix

Supacell Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne via Netflix

Breaking Down ‘Supacell’s Season Finale: Does Michael Save Dionne?

The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 via Amazon Prime Video

The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 via Amazon Prime Video

The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 via Amazon Prime Video

‘Vox Machina’ Season 3 Release Date, Plot, Cast, and More

The wait's almost over, critters ...

Clara Lago and Tamar Novas Gangs of Galicia via Netflix

Clara Lago and Tamar Novas Gangs of Galicia via Netflix

Clara Lago and Tamar Novas Gangs of Galicia via Netflix

Is Netflix’s Latest Hit Thriller Getting a Second Season?

Becky Lynch looks forlorn waiting for her match to begin

Becky Lynch looks forlorn waiting for her match to begin

Becky Lynch looks forlorn waiting for her match to begin

Is This the End for Becky Lynch and WWE?

Is The Man saying "goodbye" to WWE?

Taylor Swift singing onstage.

Taylor Swift singing onstage.

Taylor Swift singing onstage.

Here’s How ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Changed Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Setlist

Angel Cast via the WB

Angel Cast via the WB

Angel Cast via the WB

10 Best ‘Angel’ Episodes, Ranked

10 great episodes, innumerable containers of hair gel.

Fallout Arizona Iced Tea via Amazon Prime Video and AriZona

Fallout Arizona Iced Tea via Amazon Prime Video and AriZona

Fallout Arizona Iced Tea via Amazon Prime Video and AriZona

The Fallout x Arizona Iced Tea Collab Is Finally Back in Stock

Euphoria Rue Zendaya via HBO

Euphoria Rue Zendaya via HBO

Euphoria Rue Zendaya via HBO

Maybe It’s Time to Let ‘Euphoria’ End

Nothing lasts forever.

A Black man gazes up worriedly at a red balloon at night.

A Black man gazes up worriedly at a red balloon at night.

A Black man gazes up worriedly at a red balloon at night.

We’re Trusting the IT Prequel ‘Welcome To Derry’ Will Be Worth the Wait

It always comes back...

Millie Bobby Brown as Princess Elodie in DAMSEL on Netflix

Millie Bobby Brown as Princess Elodie in DAMSEL on Netflix

Millie Bobby Brown as Princess Elodie in DAMSEL on Netflix

‘Damsel’ Isn’t a Great Movie, But It Is a Great Buffy Audition

Is a new Slayer ready to be called?