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Emma Fraser is a freelance culture writer with a focus on TV, movies, and costume design. She has contributed to Elle, Vulture, The Cut, Thrillist, Little White Lies, and more. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @frazbelina.

A photo illustration of Rhea Seehorn at the Emmys, Pluribus, and Stick.
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OUT OF MANY, ONE

Emmy Winner Teases ‘Scary and Shocking’ Return of Hit Show

Rhea Seehorn talks to Obsessed about “Pluribus” Season 2, taking big swings on “Stick,” and her wild Emmys night.

Emma Fraser

David Letterman and Matt Damon made a surprise appearance in “The Gilded Age” Season 4 premiere.
STAR POWER

HBO Premiere Has Shocking Blink-and-You’ll-Miss-It Cameo

No, your eyes are not deceiving you. WARNING: Spoilers for “The Gilded Age” Season 4 premiere below.

Emma Fraser

Keri Russell in The Diplomat.
WHAT NOW?

Explosive ‘Diplomat’ Finale Shows Patriots How to Defy Trump

The most compelling show on Netflix just gave Trump administration officials a blueprint for dissent. WARNING: Spoilers ahead.

Emma Fraser

The Diplomat. Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in episode 401 of The Diplomat. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
BEST IS YET TO COME

The Best Show on Netflix Returns With a Bang

Keri Russell’s messy ambassador is back and better than ever. Warning: Season 4 spoilers ahead.

Emma Fraser

East of Eden. Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames in episode 107 of East of Eden. Cr. Kirsty Griffin/Netflix © 2026
TEAR IT DOWN

Oscar-Nominated Star Stuns in Breathtaking Netflix Finale

Florence Pugh is undeniable by the end of Zoe Kazan’s shattering adaptation. WARNING: Spoilers ahead.

Emma Fraser

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A photo illustration of Ella Beatty in Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.
BLOODY BONKERS

How Netflix’s New ‘Monster’ Hit Goes Wildly Off the Rails

“Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” just might be Ryan Murphy’s most unhinged series yet. WARNING: Spoilers ahead.

Emma Fraser

A photo illustration of Sir Gary Oldman in Slow Horses.
I SPY A HIT

Why You Should Be Watching TV’s Most Underrated Show

The Emmy-nominated series is about to launch its sixth season and should be a way bigger deal.

Emma Fraser

Emmy Rossum and Peter McRobbie in “Furious.”
LIGHTS OUT

Summer’s Hottest Show Ends With ‘Furious’ Epstein Takedown

In the season finale of Hulu’s hit crime thriller “Furious,” the Epstein parallels become undeniable. WARNING: Spoilers ahead.

Emma Fraser

Juno Temple and Brett Goldstein in “Ted Lasso.”
OWN GOAL

‘Ted Lasso’ Doubles Down on Its Most Infuriating Storyline

The central will-they-won’t-they of Apple TV’s biggest hit has more than overstayed its welcome.

Emma Fraser

FURIOUS - “My Life Had Stood - A Loaded Gun” - Alice and Danny seek a connection between the two suspicious overdoses. Meanwhile, Catherine toys with her latest victim and forms an unexpected bond with a new friend. (Disney/Sarah Shatz)
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE

‘Furious’ Star Reveals Secrets of Her Scene-Stealing Role

Quincy Tyler Bernstine tells Obsessed how she turned FBI agent Nora Washington into TV’s most fascinating character on “Furious.” WARNING: Spoilers through Episode 7.

Emma Fraser

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