Leah Marilla Thomas, Author at The Mary Sue

Leah Marilla Thomas

Leah Marilla Thomas (she/her) is a contributor at The Mary Sue. She has been working in digital entertainment journalism since 2013, covering primarily television as well as film and live theatre. She's been on the Marvel beat professionally since Daredevil was a Netflix series. (You might recognize her voice from the Newcomers: Marvel podcast). Outside of journalism, she is 50% Southerner, 50% New Englander, and 100% fangirl over everything from Lord of the Rings to stage lighting and comics about teenagers. She lives in New York City and can often be found in a park. She used to test toys for Hasbro. True story!

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Jack Shephard lays on the ground with his dog

So You’re Still Misunderstanding the ‘Lost’ Finale…

For whatever reason, the meaning of the series finale of Lost still eludes people. If you're still scratching your head, here's what happened.

The X-Men stand together in 'X-Men '97'.

All ‘X-Men 97’ Episode Titles, Explained

There are references in the X-Men '97 episode titles that may escape the more casual fans.

Morgan’s ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Mission Has Yet To Be Fulfilled

While Morgan did not die in the TWD spin-off, here's what happened to him and when we might see him again.

‘Masters of the Air’ Might Trigger Your ‘Captain America’ Feelings

If you consider yourself to be a veteran of the MCU, Masters of the Air may be more to you than "Band of Brothers in the sky."

Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, and Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon in Madame Web

The Spider-Man & Marvel Films You Could Watch Before ‘Madame Web’ If, Like, You Really Wanted To

You do not need to research spiders in the Amazon to understand what's going on, promise.

Messi the dog as Snoop in Anatomy of a Fall

This Year’s Best Actor Wasn’t Even Eligible for an Oscar Nom

The only performer not nominated and truly worth the discourse is Messi, the border collie who played Snoop in Anatomy of a Fall.

Gamora stands in front of a circular gate in a spaceship.

Where To Watch the 2024 Oscar Nominees for Best Visual Effects

Seeing is believing, and believe us when we say you need to watch all five of these Oscar-nominated films ASAP.

A collage featuring shows similar to 'True Detective' (clockwise from top left): 'Sharp Objects,' 'The Fall,' 'Mare of Easttown,' and 'Mindhunter'

If You Love ‘True Detective: Night Country,’ You Need To Add These Mystery Shows to Your Watchlist

If you're enjoying the new season of True Detective, check out these great mystery series with similar vibes.

A group of students read books in a school library.

The 15 Best Dark Academia Movies For Eerie, High Brow Times

Grab your Moleskine notebooks and cozy sweater vests as we tip our newsboy caps to the best of this subgenre.

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I Have So Many Questions About This Just-Announced ‘Star Trek’ Movie!

Star Trek is going back to the big screen with a bold premise from an exciting creative team.