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About Melissa Boles

Melissa Boles is a writer, impatient optimist, and pop culture enthusiast currently living in Salt Lake City. She has previously written about mental health, trauma recovery, and how people love one another in both fiction and nonfiction. She would rather be reading books and watching films and television shows than doing anything else, and especially loves first responder procedural shows and a good sitcom. You can find her other work on her website, melissaboles.com, and join her on Threads and Instagram at @melloftheball.

Latest Articles

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Here's Everything You Need to Know Before Season 2 of Fire Country

Fire Country is a unique entry in the world of first responded TV shows. Now, with Season 2 on the way, there's a lot for fans to know.

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Law & Order: Organized Crime Cast And Character Guide

Law & Order: Organized Crime is returning with a brand new season and a new set of dangers. But who makes up the team of cops and criminals?

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The Best Episode From Each Season of Law & Order: SVU

For 24 Seasons, Law & Order: SVU has released hundreds of great episodes. But each season has one specific standout worth mentioning.

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Law & Order: SVU: 10 Best Ice-T Episodes, Ranked

Ice-T has starred in some amazing episodes of Law & Order: SVU.

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What You Need to Know Ahead of Grey's Anatomy's 20th Season

Season 20 of Grey's Anatomy is coming soon. But that means there are 19 Seasons worth of events that many fans will need a refresher on.

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NBC Has a Huge Opportunity with Law & Order: SVU's 25th Season

Law & Order: SVU is about to premiere its 25th Season. With that, it also carries a host of potential moments of growth and payoff.

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10 Best Action Movies of the 2000s, Ranked

Action movies come in all shapes and sizes. But the action epics of the 2000s were in a class all its own thanks to its cast, crew and fight scenes.

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10 Most Iconic Live-Action Disney Movies, Ranked

Disney has a strong collection of iconic live-action movies from The Princess Diaries and National Treasure. But there are other equally iconic hits.

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A Season by Season Timeline of Ross & Rachel's Relationship in Friends

Friends is known for its now iconic relationship between Ross and Rachel. But what exactly happened between them for those 10 seasons?

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10 Most Underrated Disney Sequels, Ranked

Disney movies are famous for their fun and creativity. But some of its best sequels, like The Lion King II, remain the most underrated.

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10 Early '00s TV Shows That Wouldn't Get Made Today

Television has covered many topics over the decades. But from Jackass to Drake & Josh, many 2000s shows could never be made today.

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10 Early '00s TV Shows That Still Hold Up

The 2000s was a huge time for television as many shows from Freaks and Geeks to Ed gave new perspectives on life. Even now, many still hold up.

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10 Halloween Movies to Watch If You're Not A Horror Fan

Many people in the world aren't horror fans. Thankfully, there are plenty of Halloween-themed movies to curl up with for the holiday.

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15 Movies from the 2000s That You Probably Haven't Watched -- But Should

Movies like Hardball, View from the Top, and American Dreamz really epitomize the 2000s. But which 2000s film is perfect for a reminiscent watchlist?

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Jesse L. Martin’s The Irrational Has the Potential to Redefine Crime Procedurals

The Irrational, starring Jesse L. Martin as behavioral scientist Alec Mercer, has the potential to make waves among other police procedurals.

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TV is Truly Showcasing the Power of Women's Stories

The last season of television saw a boost in women-led and women-created shows filled with stunning performances that audiences will never forget.

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The 10 Best Law & Order: SVU Episodes Directed by Women, Ranked

Law & Order: SVU often deals with serious subjects, especially pertaining to women. These episodes, directed by women, are some of the best.

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What You Need to Know Ahead of Season 25 of Law & Order: SVU

Since 1999, Law & Order: SVU has tackled tough topics, altering the way our culture talks about sexual assault. Are you ready for Season 25?

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Theater Camp Has All the Makings of a Cult Classic

Theater Camp was a hit at The Sundance Film Festival, and now that it’s streaming on Hulu, it has the opportunity to become the next cult classic.

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New Amsterdam’s Streaming Popularity Proves It’s Worth the Watch

NBC’s New Amsterdam rose on the streaming charts in 2023, proving how easily audiences fall in love with the show and Ryan Eggold’s Max Goodwin.

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