Kaila Hale-Stern, Author at The Mary Sue

Kaila Hale-Stern

Kaila Hale-Stern (she/her) is a content director, editor, and writer who has been working in digital media for more than fifteen years. She started at TMS in 2016. She loves to write about TV—especially science fiction, fantasy, and mystery shows—and movies, with an emphasis on Marvel. Talk to her about fandom, queer representation, and Captain Kirk. Kaila has written for io9, Gizmodo, New York Magazine, The Awl, Wired, Cosmopolitan, and once published a Harlequin novel you'll never find.

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Andrew Robinson looks pensive as Elim Garak in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'

This Fan Edit Is Actually My Dream ‘Star Trek’ Spin-off

The 'Star Trek' franchise could benefit by not leaning so heavily into legacy characters for their new properties. Except this character.

Michael Sheen, Anna Lundberg, David Tennant, and Georgia Tennant wear matching holiday Christmas sweaters

‘The Boyfriend of Both My Wife and My Husband’: Georgia Tennant Has a Special Message For Michael Sheen on His Birthday

We don't know what precisely is happening with Georgia Tennant, David Tennant, Michael Sheen, and Anna Lundberg, but we're happy for them.

Michelle Keegan looks shocked as Maya Stern in Netflix's 'Fool Me Once'

Netflix’s #1 New Series Is Some of the Worst TV I’ve Ever Watched

I've never witnessed such a car crash in such excruciating slow motion as Netflix's current #1 new series.

Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb stands in front of a London canal in 'Slow Horses'

‘Slow Horses’ Season 3: A Guide to Every Episode in the New Season of the Hit Spy Series

Here's how many episodes are in Apple TV+'s 'Slow Horses' season 3, one of the best spy thrillers on television.

Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb stands in front of a London canal in 'Slow Horses'

The Best Drama on TV Just Got Renewed For an Additional Season

We knew that Apple TV's 'Slow Horses' would be getting a 4th season, and now the hit spy show is confirmed for season 5.

River, Jackson, and Louisa in a promotional image for 'Slow Horses'

Did ‘Slow Horses’ Really Just Kill off One of Its Best Characters?

'Slow Horses' appeared to kill off one of its most compelling characters in season three. But are they really dead? Let's investigate.

Sigourney Weaver as Ripley holds Jonesy the cat in 'Alien'

10 Best Horror Movies For People Who Are Afraid of Horror Movies

Some of us frighten easily and don't think that horror movies are for us. These ten films are more than worth your time (and have manageable scares).

Social media reactions to Cait Corrain's Goodreads review bombing publishing scandal

Authors and Readers React to Cait Corrain’s Goodreads Scandal After Agent, Publisher Cut Ties

The Cait Corrain Goodreads scandal and subsequent fallout has generated plenty of commentary from authors and readers.

Jack Lowden holds his badge as River Cartwright in 'Slow Horses' season 3

Everyone Should Be Watching the Best Spy Thriller on TV

This drama isn't just the best spy thriller around, it's also one of the best shows on television.

The judges and cohosts of 'The Great British Baking Show' laugh together over foood

I Loved This Year’s ‘Great British Baking Show’ Winner, Actually

I was thrilled when 'The Great British Baking Show' announced its winner. But not everyone agrees.