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Melissa Boles-

Melissa Boles

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 Twitter at @melloftheball.

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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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NBC's Found Tackles Topics That Will Take Your Breath Away

Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar are unforgettable in NBC’s Found, which will change the way audiences think about missing person cases.

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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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How Netflix’s Painkiller and Hulu’s Dopesick Tell the Same Story Very Differently

Both Painkiller and Dopesick address OxyContin, the Sackler family, and the opioid epidemic, so how do Netflix and Hulu’s miniseries differ?

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New Amsterdam's Mike Doyle Started in Law & Order: SVU's Lab

Mike Doyle has spent the last five years on New Amsterdam as the husband of Dr. Iggy Frome, but his biggest role was on another of NBC’s shows.

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Why Law & Order: SVU's Season 14 Has One of the Series' Best Episodes

This Season 14 episode of Law & Order: SVU shows viewers why the stories that SVU has been telling for nearly 25 years continue to matter so much.

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Not Enough of Law & Order: SVU's Directors Are Women

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And Just Like That... It’s Time Carrie Chose Herself

In the Season 2 finale of the Sex & the City sequel, Aidan made a big ask of Carrie that could delay her happiness, but Carrie deserves happiness now.

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Variety is the Key to The Afterparty's Success

Now in its second season, Apple TV+’s The After Party makes every episode different from the last, putting a new spin on the comedy/mystery genre.

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Bravo’s Below Deck Down Under Has Taken Over TikTok - And For Good Reason

Crew members and producers of the reality show Below Deck Down Under stepped in to protect one of their stars, and it’s all TikTok can talk about.

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Chicago Fire Gives David Eigenberg What And Just Like That... Can't Manage

David Eigenberg’s Steve Brady has had a rough time on And Just Like That…, and Chicago Fire shows why the character should be given more.

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Alexa Davalos Leaving FBI: Most Wanted Solidifies Dick Wolf's Biggest Problem

Alexa Davalos leaving FBI: Most Wanted is yet another cast member departure that has audiences asking -- does Dick Wolf have a turnover problem?

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How Chicago P.D.'s Female Characters Can Shine in Season 11

Chicago P.D. Season 11 is an opportunity for the NBC series to give Hailey Upton, Kim Burgess and Trudy Platt the development they've been missing.

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Olivia Benson Doesn't Need a Partner For Her Happy Ending - But She Deserves One

After 24 seasons of Law & Order: SVU, it’s time to give Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson the happily ever after she deserves, no matter who it's with.

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What Chicago P.D.'s Season 10 Finale Means For Season 11

With the fate of one beloved character still unknown, what might Season 11 of Chicago P.D. bring for Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) and his team?