Rachel Carrington
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I'm an avid writer and reader. I've had over 53 novels published and over 2,000 articles. Here I review movies, TV series/episodes, books, and write about entertainment. www.rachelcarrington.com
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The Stars of 'Days of Our Lives' Shine for a Star Struck Fan Event
Soap opera viewers are some of the most dedicated fans, tuning in every day to watch the lives of their favorite characters unfold like an unending novel. So it's not difficult to understand why fan conventions are so popular with the four remaining soap operas airing on television today—The Young and the Restless, General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, and The Bold and the Beautiful.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks
Shaping Season 2 of 'A Discovery of Witches'—The Characters, the History, and the Challenges
When A Discovery of Witches, the paranormal drama adaptation of Deborah Harkness' All Souls Trilogy, debuted in September 2018, no one could have predicted the overwhelming success of the series. With the program being renewed for Seasons two and three, fans are eager to learn as much as they can about Matthew Clairmont, Diana Bishop, and all the characters that make up this fantasy world.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks
Dedicated Viewers Welcome 'S.W.A.T.'s Third Season Pickup
In this age of online streaming, live television views are down. Once upon a time, strong shows averaged upwards of fourteen million viewers, if not more. It's rare to have a program that captures that large of an audience nowadays. To that end, it's not surprising when good shows are sacrificed. So when S.W.A.T., the action-packed police drama based off the 1975 series of the same name, and subsequent 2003 movie, received a third season renewal, the excitement from its millions of fans spread like wildfire over social media.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks
Could 'JAG', the Successful Military Series, Be The Next Reboot for CBS?
JAG, the popular CBS series about a group of lawyers at the Judge Advocate General's office, came to an end in 2005, but the successful military drama, which ran for nine years on CBS and one on NBC, hasn't lost its legion of fans nor have the show's stars—Catherine Bell and David James Elliott.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Serve
History and Romance Collide in the Spellbinding Drama, 'A Discovery of Witches'
In 2011, paranormal book lovers were introduced to a world where vampires could walk in the sun without bursting into flames, where witches showcased extraordinary powers, and where, along with demons, they all lived among humans. And, they all sought Ashmole 782—a book that could give them knowledge of their origins.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks
Is Heartbreak Around the Corner for #Olicity Fans?
Felicity Smoak has been a fan favorite since she debuted in the first season of Season 1 of Arrow as the IT specialist with a knack for saying the wrong things. Though not intended to be a series regular, Emily Bett Rickards, the actress who portrays the witty wifi goddess, brought such a spark to the character that she was written into the series.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks
How the 13th Episode Changed This Season's 'Arrow'
WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FROM SEASON 7, EPISODE 13 OF ARROW. Arrow has always been the show with the climatic endings, the surprise twists that kept every fan on the edge of their seat. On the 13th episode, which aired on February 11th, the series threw several curveballs that were both expected and unexpected, and will take the show in a different direction when it returns on March 4th.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks
Will Fans of the Original Series Be Receptive to the 'NYPD Blue' Reboot?
It's fair to say that most everyone in the United States (and parts of the world) are familiar with NYPD Blue. The iconic cop drama ran on ABC from 1993 to 2005, and though it underwent several key cast changes, it remained strong throughout its entire run. When it aired, it excelled in the ratings, and it was the topic of conversation around water coolers every Wednesday morning.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks
'When Calls the Heart' Creates Beauty from Ashes with Christmas Movie
When Calls the Heart, the long-running series from Hallmark, returned on Christmas Day for a movie that fans (or #Hearties) have been waiting for since the emotional end of Season Five in April 2018.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks
Hearties Want to Follow Daniel Lissing and Erin Krakow to the Next Hallmark Holiday Movie
Fans of the historical drama, When Calls the Heart, are gearing up for the release of the series' 2018 Christmas movie. They're excited about what's in store for Erin Krakow's character, Elizabeth Thornton, but that excitement is tempered because Elizabeth will be raising a child without her husband, Mountie Jack Thornton. Thornton, played by Daniel Lissing, died at the end of season five, and while fans have had several months to move beyond the grief, there is one thing they haven't moved beyond—their love for the actors who portrayed their beloved couple.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks
Talia al Ghul Returns to 'Arrow'—but What Is Her End Game?
Arrow fans got a shock this week when Talia al Ghul, daughter of the deceased Ras al Ghul, broke into Oliver's cell at Slabside Prison. Not only had she survived the explosion on LIan Yu, she had also taken over Level Two of the prison, dubbing herself "The Demon," which is appropriate since she is the daughter of the demon who is now deceased.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks
Why Hallmark Christmas Movies are so Addictive
'Tis the season! Every year, starting in October, the Hallmark channel and the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel debut well over a dozen new Christmas movies as part of its seasonal programming called "Countdown to Christmas." This year, there were 37 movies in the line-up that began October 27th and will wrap up December 29th.
By Rachel Carrington5 years ago in Geeks