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Brittany Frederick-TV/Movies Features Writer

Brittany Frederick

TV/Movies Features Writer

Contributing since January, 2022

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Author Details

Brittany Frederick was awarded the highest arts distinction in the state of California for creative writing at the age of 15, and began her journalism career by auditioning for ESPN months later. She is renowned for her unique interviews and unparalleled critical analysis. Brittany is a screenwriter, actor and holder of two degrees in Communications and Administration of Justice, the latter of which she utilizes as an expert on true crime and crime dramas including The First 48, Line of Duty, Mindhunter and One Chicago. She hosts MOTIVATE with Brittany Frederick. Email her at tvbrittanyf@yahoo.com, visit TVBrittanyF.com, and follow her on Instagram at @tvbrittanyf.

Industry Focus

Brittany has been an entertainment and sports journalist for nearly 25 years, joining CBR in 2022. Her interviews and critical analyses have been called the best articles ever published by other outlets, with Emmy winner Richard Schiff naming her "my favorite interviewer." In addition to her awards, she has been quoted by actors, showrunners, Variety, Rolling Stone, EW.com, CNN, CBS, and NBC. She created the first fan blog for NBC's The Voice and first media website dedicated to NBC's One Chicago franchise. She also has real-world experience in many of the fields she writes about, including acting, writing, directing, criminal law and criminology.

Favorite Media

Brittany's wide range of interest spans from Aaron Sorkin shows to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Jonathan Groff is her hero and she was honored to follow after him by portraying her version of Holden Ford from Mindhunter. She's also sung karaoke with Adam Levine. gone 200 MPH at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Mario Andretti and helped to set two Guinness World Records. In her spare time she is passionate about Broadway theatre and an aspiring Tulsa Homicide detective. She is an honorary member of Team Adam from The Voice and Section 20 from Strike Back, and is proud to have accomplished everything in her career with cerebral palsy.

Latest Articles

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Movies
Mr. Monk's Last Case: Tony Shalhoub & Andy Breckman Discuss "Very Real" Movie

Mr. Monk's Last Case star Tony Shalhoub and series creator Andy Breckman tell CBR why Peacock's Monk movie felt "very urgent" and "very real."

Natalie (Traylor Howard) stands next to a frustrated Monk (Tony Shalhoub) in Mr. Monk's Last Case 1
Movies
REVIEW: Mr. Monk's Last Case Is a Flawed But Welcome Movie

Mr. Monk's Last Case is the Monk movie fans wanted, but the Peacock effort leans too hard into updating the TV show to a post-COVID world.

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Dynamic Duos
Taskmaster's Greg Davies & Alex Horne Embrace Chaos on Dynamic Duos

Taskmaster stars Alex Horne and Greg Davies discuss the unpredictability and worldwide appeal of the TV show in Dynamic Duos Episode 13.

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TV
All Rise Season 3, Episode 20, "Sometimes Truth is Stranger Than Fiction," Recap & Spoilers

The All Rise series finale features Mark and Amy's wedding and two murder trials - including one without a body. Here's a spoiler-filled OWN recap.

All Rise Season 3 - Lola Carmichael (actor Simone Missick) in a suit and top hat 1
TV
All Rise Season 3, Episode 19, "Come Hell or High Water," Recap & Spoilers

All Rise Season 3 ups the ante by threatening Mark's life while Lola has another legal dilemma to preside over. Here's a spoiler-filled OWN recap.

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Amazon Prime
Bosch: Legacy Season 2, Episodes 9 & 10, "Escape Plan / A Step Ahead" Recap and Spoilers

Bosch: Legacy Season 2 ends with Maddie's next life-changing moment and Chandler's bold decision. Here's a spoiler-filled Amazon Freevee finale recap.

All Rise Season 3 - Sara (played by actor Lindsay Mendez) looks shocked in court gallery 1
TV
All Rise Season 3, Episode 18, "Pretty Ugly," Recap & Spoilers

All Rise Season 3 sees Emily take some massive risks in Lola's court while Mark makes a disastrous decision. Here's a spoiler-filled OWN recap.

Bosch Legacy Season 2 - Maddie (played by actor Madison Lintz) talks to Harry (Titus Welliver) 1
Amazon Prime
Bosch: Legacy Season 2, Episodes 5 & 6, "Hollywood Forever / Dos Matadores" Recap & Spoilers

Bosch: Legacy reveals big clues in Harry Bosch's murder case as Maddie faces Kurt Dockweiler again. Here's a spoiler-filled Amazon Freevee recap.

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nbc
EXCLUSIVE: Transplant Season 3's Heartbreaking Bash and Amira Moment

Transplant Season 3 serves up a poignant scene that tests Bash and Amira's family bond in CBR's exclusive video from the NBC medical drama.

All Rise Season 3 - Amy Quinn (played by actor Lindsey Gort) holding donuts 1
TV
All Rise Season 3, Episode 17, "I Will Not Go Quietly," Recap & Spoilers

All Rise Season 3 tackles the topic of abortion while Lola and Rachel finally have their long-awaited meeting. Here's a spoiler-filled OWN recap.

Mark Callan, played by Wilson Bethel, sits in a courtroom during All Rise Season 3 1
TV
EXCLUSIVE: All Rise Season 3 Gives Mark an Unexpected (and Unwanted) Partner

Mark Callan finds himself working with the last person he expected in CBR's exclusive clip from All Rise Season 3, Episode 17. Will it ruin his case?

Bosch Legacy Season 2 - Maddie (played by actor Madison Lintz) in uniform 1
Amazon Prime
Bosch: Legacy Season 2, Episodes 3 & 4, "Inside Man / Musso & Frank" Recap & Spoilers

Bosch: Legacy Season 2 sees Chandler running afoul of bad people and Maddie getting a new chance. Here's a spoiler-filled Amazon Freevee recap.

All Rise Season 3 - Emily (played by Jessica Camacho) stands with an armful of files 1
TV
All Rise Season 3, Episode 16, "Passionfruit," Recap & Spoilers

All Rise Season 3 adds even more personal drama as Emily confronts Luke while Mark deals with his father Vic. Here's a spoiler-filled OWN recap.

Bosch Legacy Season 2 - Harry Bosch (played by actor Titus Welliver) sits on the witness stand 1
Amazon Prime
Bosch: Legacy Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2, "The Lady Vanishes / Zzyzx" Recap & Spoilers

Bosch: Legacy reveals the fate of Maddie Bosch in a nail-biting, cat-and-mouse Season 2 premiere. Here's a spoiler-filled Amazon Freevee recap.

Bosch Legacy Season 2 - Harry Bosch (played by actor Titus Welliver) listens in court 1
Amazon Prime
Michael Connelly Tells What Makes Bosch: Legacy a Unique TV Crime Drama

Ahead of Bosch: Legacy Season 2, author Michael Connelly talks about how the Amazon Freevee series is different from any other TV crime drama.

All Rise Season 3B - Lola Carmichael (played by Simone Missick) in a red blouse on phone 1
TV
All Rise Season 3, Episode 15, "Say Something," Recap & Spoilers

All Rise delivers an intense episode about race and discrimination, with Lola Carmichael leading the way. Here's a spoiler-filled OWN recap.

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nbc
Joseph Kay Previews Transplant Season 3: 'We Wanted Bash to Never Feel Too Safe'

Transplant creator Joseph Kay discusses the medical drama's return to NBC and the reasons behind those show-changing cliffhangers for Bash and Theo.

Robin (played by Christian Keyes) greets Lola (Simone Missick) at home in All Rise 1
TV
All Rise Season 3, Episode 14, "We Are Family," Recap & Spoilers

All Rise celebrates Lola's birthday with a big absence, then injects even bigger drama into Emily and Mark's lives. Here's a spoiler-filled OWN recap.

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Movies
On Fire's Fiona Dourif Discusses Her 'Really Physical' Movie Role

On Fire star Fiona Dourif tells CBR how much her role in the film differs from her work on SyFy's Chucky - and how challenging it was.

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The First 48 (2004)
The First 48's Dave Walker and Brandon Watkins Bust TV's Oldest Cliche

The First 48 bosses Dave Walker and Brandon Watkins prove that TV procedurals can learn a genre-changing lesson from Tulsa Homicide and the A&E show.

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