character deep dives Archives

Nikolai Lantsov as Sturmhond with his hands on a desk

Character Deep Dive: Nikolai Lantsov

April 28, 2023 Dana Danbury character deep dives

Shadow and Bone’s Nikolai Lantsov is the best kind of character—the King of Scars Ravka deserves, the sobachka, the privateer.

Character Deep Dive: Flynn Rider

March 15, 2023 Jenna Anne character deep dives

Tangled’s Flynn Rider (Eugene Fitzherbert) is inarguably one of Disney’s most complex and riveting heroes.

Character Deep Dive: Miss Honey

March 1, 2023 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Miss Honey isn’t strong because of what she’s endured but because she continues to show love despite the hatred she’s known.

Character Deep Dive: Judy Hopps

February 15, 2023 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Zootopia’s Judy Hopps is a tiny but mighty bunny, and an admirable example of how change comes from the inside.

Character Deep Dive: Zoe Hart

February 1, 2023 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Hart of Dixie’s Zoe Hart is the kind of character whose journey is a great reminder of what it’s like to find a place to belong.

Character Deep Dive: Julie Molina

January 18, 2023 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Julie and The Phantoms’ Julie Molina is a beautiful, bright young star with a heart full of light and sunshine.

Character Deep Dive: Jon Snow

November 9, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Jon Snow was the rightful heir to the throne and the kindest soul figure in Game of Thrones history.

Character Deep Dive: Haley James Scott

November 2, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

One Tree Hill’s Haley James Scott was a brilliantly compelling character whose grace and kindness were a form of unceasing strength.

Character Deep Dive: Sally the Rag Doll

October 19, 2022 Jamie Whitebread character deep dives

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a spooky season classic, and Sally stands out from all the other characters.

Character Deep Dive: Killian Jones

October 12, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Once Upon A Time’s Killian Jones was always far more than a villain turned hero. He was a man of honor.

Character Deep Dive: Mike Warren

September 28, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Mike Warren’s vulnerabilities and ambitions made him an endearing, profoundly memorable character in Graceland.

Character Deep Dive: Rapunzel

September 14, 2022 Jenna Anne character deep dives

Rapunzel’s kindness, determination to follow her dreams, and the warmth she exudes make her one of Disney’s most admirable princesses.

Character Deep Dive: Augusta Markham

September 1, 2022 Felicia A. Henderson character deep dives

Augusta Markham in Sanditon Season 2 provides a fresh look at the pressures on young ladies of the period.

Character Deep Dive: David Charming

August 17, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Once Upon A Time’s David Charming, portrayed by Josh Dallas, almost always lived up to his name in the Enchanted Forest and Storybrooke.

Character Deep Dive: Nathan Scott

August 3, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Nathan Scott’s empathy, heart, and compassion contributed to one of the most noteworthy depictions of character development.

Character Deep Dive: Anna of Arendelle

June 29, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Frozen’s Anna of Arendelle awakens a different kind of magic by choosing to believe even when it’s difficult to.

Character Deep Dive: Michael Scott

June 15, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

Flaws and all, The Office’s Michael Scott will always be one of the most memorable characters in any comedy.

Character Deep Dive: Dawsey Adams

June 1, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’s Dawsey Adams is the kind of quiet romance hero dreams are made of

Character Deep Dive: Jim Holden

May 18, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

As close to the definition of righteous as a man can get, Jim Holden is the kind of leader every piece of media has and needs.

Character Deep Dive: Naomi Nagata

May 4, 2022 Gissane Sophia character deep dives

The Expanse’s engineer, Naomi Nagata is one of the most brilliantly multi-faceted characters in a sci-fi series.