Chris Gallardo 🎧
@chrisagwrites.bsky.social
🇺🇸 🇵🇭🗽 | Learning about animation/comics/industry workings
Film/TV Writer & Host for Hollywood Handle, Popternative, Tell-Tale TV
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Film/TV Writer & Host for Hollywood Handle, Popternative, Tell-Tale TV
|📧: cagallardo9134@gmail.com |
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For everyone who's just arriving: Hi, I'm Chris! An entertainment writer/host that loves writing and covering all things in the geekdom. 👋🏼
I also love Percy Jackson, Studio Ghibli, and so much more! So if you're looking for that, then welcome to this little profile of mine!
I also love Percy Jackson, Studio Ghibli, and so much more! So if you're looking for that, then welcome to this little profile of mine!
It's always a blast to get to talk with @vivziepop.bsky.social about HAZBIN HOTEL, especially given how far it's come! I'm very excited for the upcoming Helluva Boss crossover (and also WHO'S VOICING LILITH for Season 3!)
Check it out down below!
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Check it out down below!
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Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Carpet Interviews: Vivienne Medrano and Richard Steven Horvitz
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November 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
It's always a blast to get to talk with @vivziepop.bsky.social about HAZBIN HOTEL, especially given how far it's come! I'm very excited for the upcoming Helluva Boss crossover (and also WHO'S VOICING LILITH for Season 3!)
Check it out down below!
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Check it out down below!
youtu.be/U64d1SmnEtI?...
For the late-nighter #HazbinHotel crowd, ever wonder what's up with Alastor vs. Vox this season? What about Angel Dust's troublesome circumstances now? How about Niffty even getting a new "Pentious"? All that and more in my talks during the Season 2 premiere, check them out below!
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ALT: a cartoon character with red hair and yellow teeth has the number 01 on his shirt
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October 31, 2025 at 2:58 AM
For the late-nighter #HazbinHotel crowd, ever wonder what's up with Alastor vs. Vox this season? What about Angel Dust's troublesome circumstances now? How about Niffty even getting a new "Pentious"? All that and more in my talks during the Season 2 premiere, check them out below!
To say that I had a great time with #hazbinhotel Season 2 might be an understatement: it was a BLAST! I cannot wait for what else @vivziepop.bsky.social will be cooking with Seasons 3 and 4, especially after this crazy encore.
Check out my full review here!
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Check out my full review here!
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Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Review: An Explosively Extravagant and Raunchier Encore
Hazbin Hotel Season 2 is a lot more action-packed, vicious, and tumultuous than Season 1, but it's also sweeter in a devilishly diverting way. Read our review!
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October 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
To say that I had a great time with #hazbinhotel Season 2 might be an understatement: it was a BLAST! I cannot wait for what else @vivziepop.bsky.social will be cooking with Seasons 3 and 4, especially after this crazy encore.
Check out my full review here!
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Check out my full review here!
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Hazbin Hotel Season 2’s trailer highlights Heaven and Hell’s next war, Vox interfering with Charlie Morningstar, and new musical beats. Read on for the details! #HazbinHotel (via @chrisagwrites.bsky.social) buff.ly/GUczPT6
October 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Hazbin Hotel Season 2’s trailer highlights Heaven and Hell’s next war, Vox interfering with Charlie Morningstar, and new musical beats. Read on for the details! #HazbinHotel (via @chrisagwrites.bsky.social) buff.ly/GUczPT6
BEEN A HOT MINUTE, but...
For my #PercyJackson followers, I got to talk about THE COURT OF THE DEAD (now out!) with Mark Oshiro and
@rickriordan.bsky.social, Will and Nico's changes, and if it's influenced parts of Percy Jackson Season 3! ☠️☀️
Read it here!
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For my #PercyJackson followers, I got to talk about THE COURT OF THE DEAD (now out!) with Mark Oshiro and
@rickriordan.bsky.social, Will and Nico's changes, and if it's influenced parts of Percy Jackson Season 3! ☠️☀️
Read it here!
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Interview: Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro Break Down ‘The Court of the Dead’, Potential Spinoff Stories, & Percy Jackson Season 3 Influences - Popternative
Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro Break Down ‘The Court of the Dead’, Potential Spinoff Stories, & Percy Jackson Season 3 Influences
popternative.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
BEEN A HOT MINUTE, but...
For my #PercyJackson followers, I got to talk about THE COURT OF THE DEAD (now out!) with Mark Oshiro and
@rickriordan.bsky.social, Will and Nico's changes, and if it's influenced parts of Percy Jackson Season 3! ☠️☀️
Read it here!
popternative.com/entertainmen...
For my #PercyJackson followers, I got to talk about THE COURT OF THE DEAD (now out!) with Mark Oshiro and
@rickriordan.bsky.social, Will and Nico's changes, and if it's influenced parts of Percy Jackson Season 3! ☠️☀️
Read it here!
popternative.com/entertainmen...
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Watching the first dailies come in from season three filming: Nico, Bianca, Dr. Thorn. I can't believe we actually made it this far. So cool! (and no, I can't tell you who plays Thorn yet, but he's perfect.)
August 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Watching the first dailies come in from season three filming: Nico, Bianca, Dr. Thorn. I can't believe we actually made it this far. So cool! (and no, I can't tell you who plays Thorn yet, but he's perfect.)
IT'S BEEN A HOT MINUTE since I touched Bluesky, but I talked to the cast of DORA and even got to ask Maria Canals-Barrera about how her Hawkgirl influenced Isabela Merced!
Check out our full conversation below!
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Check out our full conversation below!
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July 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
IT'S BEEN A HOT MINUTE since I touched Bluesky, but I talked to the cast of DORA and even got to ask Maria Canals-Barrera about how her Hawkgirl influenced Isabela Merced!
Check out our full conversation below!
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Check out our full conversation below!
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For @hollywoodhandle.bsky.social and you #HorrorMovies fans: Isabelle Fuhrman shared an update on ORPHAN 3, with its near-finalized script!
Check out my full interview with her here: youtu.be/2Ok_iAw1dlE?...
Check out my full interview with her here: youtu.be/2Ok_iAw1dlE?...
M3GAN/ORPHAN Crossover? Isabelle Fuhrman Teases ORPHAN 3 and Shares HUNGER GAMES Advice | Interview
YouTube video by The Hollywood Handle
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May 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
For @hollywoodhandle.bsky.social and you #HorrorMovies fans: Isabelle Fuhrman shared an update on ORPHAN 3, with its near-finalized script!
Check out my full interview with her here: youtu.be/2Ok_iAw1dlE?...
Check out my full interview with her here: youtu.be/2Ok_iAw1dlE?...
If there's one film to define how "back" Marvel Studios actually is, it's THUNDERBOLTS and there's no denying how impactful it's going to be.
Here's my full review!
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Here's my full review!
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'Thunderbolts*' Review: Florence Pugh & Lewis Pullman Shine In Marvel’s Most Self-Reflective & Grim Film Yet - Popternative
Thunderbolts* Review: Florence Pugh & Lewis Pullman Shine In Marvel’s Most Self-Reflective & Grim Film Yet
popternative.com
April 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If there's one film to define how "back" Marvel Studios actually is, it's THUNDERBOLTS and there's no denying how impactful it's going to be.
Here's my full review!
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Here's my full review!
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If YOU Season 5 was my first Joe Goldberg watch ever (I went in almost completely blind for this show), then I should REALLY go back and watch the rest of the series cause I LOVED IT!
Here's my full review!
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Here's my full review!
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'You' Season 5 Review: Netflix's Best Romantic-Thriller Series Ends With a Killer Goodbye - The Hollywood Handle
Since its premiere on cable in 2018, You has been one of those series that has managed to stand tall amidst thick and thin. Going for several years and two different networks (thanks, Lifetime and Net...
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April 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
If YOU Season 5 was my first Joe Goldberg watch ever (I went in almost completely blind for this show), then I should REALLY go back and watch the rest of the series cause I LOVED IT!
Here's my full review!
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Here's my full review!
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In TV news, I got to speak with Titus Welliver about BOSCH: LEGACY S3 ending, Harry and Robertson's relationship, and a little tease about that BALLARD spinoff!
Check it out on @telltaletv.bsky.social below!
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Check it out on @telltaletv.bsky.social below!
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Titus Welliver Reflects on ‘Bosch: Legacy’ Season 3 and the Series Finale [Interview]
We spoke with Titus Welliver about the end of Bosch: Legacy Season 3, the season's most shocking moments, and the Bosch spinoff, Ballard. Read the interview!
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April 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
In TV news, I got to speak with Titus Welliver about BOSCH: LEGACY S3 ending, Harry and Robertson's relationship, and a little tease about that BALLARD spinoff!
Check it out on @telltaletv.bsky.social below!
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Check it out on @telltaletv.bsky.social below!
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BLACK MIRROR Season 7 is a satisfying season with both absurd sci-fi hijinks and beautiful, emotional stories. "Hotel Reverie" and "Eulogy" are absolutely amazing and "Into Infinity" rocks as a sequel! #BlackMirror
Check out my full review on @telltaletv.bsky.social!
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Check out my full review on @telltaletv.bsky.social!
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Black Mirror Season 7 Review: Pessimistically Optimistic, Yet Relatable, Stories Create a Mixed Bag
Black Mirror Season 7 maintains that classic blend of sci-fi wackiness and hard-knocked conflicts, but has a renewed sense of depth in the insanity of it all. Read our review!
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April 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
BLACK MIRROR Season 7 is a satisfying season with both absurd sci-fi hijinks and beautiful, emotional stories. "Hotel Reverie" and "Eulogy" are absolutely amazing and "Into Infinity" rocks as a sequel! #BlackMirror
Check out my full review on @telltaletv.bsky.social!
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Check out my full review on @telltaletv.bsky.social!
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Getting the Big Three of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN feels ABSOLUTELY CRAZY right about now. 😭
April 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Getting the Big Three of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN feels ABSOLUTELY CRAZY right about now. 😭
#MinecraftMovie is essentially THE LEGO MOVIE plus JUMANJI story-wise (there's not much new things to it outside of the Minecraft aesthetic being added), but hey, Jack Black and Jason Momoa are absolutely hilarious as always!
Here's my full review! popternative.com/entertainmen...
Here's my full review! popternative.com/entertainmen...
'A Minecraft Movie' Review: Jack Black & Jason Momoa Go Crazy In This Quirky, Poppy Big Screen Adaptation - Popternative
A Minecraft Movie Review: Jack Black & Jason Momoa Go Crazy In This Quirky, Poppy Big Screen Adaptation
popternative.com
April 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
#MinecraftMovie is essentially THE LEGO MOVIE plus JUMANJI story-wise (there's not much new things to it outside of the Minecraft aesthetic being added), but hey, Jack Black and Jason Momoa are absolutely hilarious as always!
Here's my full review! popternative.com/entertainmen...
Here's my full review! popternative.com/entertainmen...
ALL IS RIGHT. WE'RE ACTUALLY GOING TO GET COYOTE VS ACME.
I've been WAITING for this moment for right and we NEED to prove Warner Bros. that shelving it was WRONG.
I've been WAITING for this moment for right and we NEED to prove Warner Bros. that shelving it was WRONG.
Coyote vs Acme has been acquired by Ketchup Entertainment for distribution!
The film stars Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor and Tone Bell.
The film stars Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor and Tone Bell.
March 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
ALL IS RIGHT. WE'RE ACTUALLY GOING TO GET COYOTE VS ACME.
I've been WAITING for this moment for right and we NEED to prove Warner Bros. that shelving it was WRONG.
I've been WAITING for this moment for right and we NEED to prove Warner Bros. that shelving it was WRONG.
For Popternative, I got to speak with Sofia Carson, Sebastian de Souza, José Zúñiga, Federico Rodriguez, author Lori Nelson Spielman, Luca Padovan, Rachel Zeiger-Haag and Maria Jung for THE LIFE LIST (now out on Netflix!)
All my interviews are now out down below!
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All my interviews are now out down below!
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Sofia Carson on how she prepared for her role in The Life List on Netflix
YouTube video by Popternative
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March 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
For Popternative, I got to speak with Sofia Carson, Sebastian de Souza, José Zúñiga, Federico Rodriguez, author Lori Nelson Spielman, Luca Padovan, Rachel Zeiger-Haag and Maria Jung for THE LIFE LIST (now out on Netflix!)
All my interviews are now out down below!
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All my interviews are now out down below!
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‘Locked’ review from @chrisagwrites.bsky.social and Popternative:
Bill Skarsgård & Anthony Hopkins’ Action Thriller Is An Electrifying, Wild Ride #lockedmovie
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Bill Skarsgård & Anthony Hopkins’ Action Thriller Is An Electrifying, Wild Ride #lockedmovie
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'Locked' Review: Bill Skarsgård & Anthony Hopkins’ Action Thriller Is An Electrifying, Wild Ride - Popternative
'Locked' Review: Bill Skarsgård & Anthony Hopkins’ Action Thriller Is An Electrifying, Wild Ride
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March 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
‘Locked’ review from @chrisagwrites.bsky.social and Popternative:
Bill Skarsgård & Anthony Hopkins’ Action Thriller Is An Electrifying, Wild Ride #lockedmovie
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Bill Skarsgård & Anthony Hopkins’ Action Thriller Is An Electrifying, Wild Ride #lockedmovie
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HUGE Congrats to James Bobin and the ENTIRE PJO team for their wins today at the Children's Emmys! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
March 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
HUGE Congrats to James Bobin and the ENTIRE PJO team for their wins today at the Children's Emmys! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Uncle Rick giving everyone a run for their money by trolling the fandom is the best thing that could come out of this announcement 🤣
Naturally, we will be looking for a Nico di Angelo who closely resembles the original Disney-Hyperion promotional art from 2007, since I know that is everyone's favorite depiction. 😏
March 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Uncle Rick giving everyone a run for their money by trolling the fandom is the best thing that could come out of this announcement 🤣
Just in time for #PercyJackson Season 3 to be announced, I'm so happy so share what I think are some moments that are INTEGRAL for Season 3! (Nico di Angelo, take us home!)
Check out my list down below on Popternative!
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Check out my list down below on Popternative!
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5 Major Moments From The Titan’s Curse That Must Be In 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3 - Popternative
5 Major Moments From The Titan’s Curse That Must Be In Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3
popternative.com
March 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Just in time for #PercyJackson Season 3 to be announced, I'm so happy so share what I think are some moments that are INTEGRAL for Season 3! (Nico di Angelo, take us home!)
Check out my list down below on Popternative!
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Check out my list down below on Popternative!
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Oh it's so funny how Twitter is still broken after 3 hours in 🫢
March 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Oh it's so funny how Twitter is still broken after 3 hours in 🫢
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I wrote about how pets love Flow just as much as we do, featuring cats Karma and Fishbone and of course my dog Daisy www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/m...
Pets Can’t Stop Watching ‘Flow,’ the Oscar-Winning Cat Movie
“Flow,” a dialogue-free animated Latvian film made with open-source software, is keeping our domesticated friends riveted.
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March 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I wrote about how pets love Flow just as much as we do, featuring cats Karma and Fishbone and of course my dog Daisy www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/m...
Interview time! I had the pleasure of speaking with
@bauzilla.bsky.social and Candi Milo for THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE! We talked the challenge between voicing Daffy/Porky, boba tea, and reflecting on COYOTE VS ACME.
Check it out down below!
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@bauzilla.bsky.social and Candi Milo for THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE! We talked the challenge between voicing Daffy/Porky, boba tea, and reflecting on COYOTE VS ACME.
Check it out down below!
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Interview: Eric Bauza & Candi Milo Discuss 'The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie', Making Wacky Humor, & 'Coyote vs. Acme' - Popternative
We were joined on the Popternative show by Looney Tunes cast members and stars Eric Bauza and Candi Milo to talk The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
popternative.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Interview time! I had the pleasure of speaking with
@bauzilla.bsky.social and Candi Milo for THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE! We talked the challenge between voicing Daffy/Porky, boba tea, and reflecting on COYOTE VS ACME.
Check it out down below!
popternative.com/entertainmen...
@bauzilla.bsky.social and Candi Milo for THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE! We talked the challenge between voicing Daffy/Porky, boba tea, and reflecting on COYOTE VS ACME.
Check it out down below!
popternative.com/entertainmen...
I absolutely LOVED watching Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, and so many more in THE STUDIO. It's legitimately hilarious and feels like the honest tribute to Hollywood that THE FRANCHISE was lacking. #SXSW
Here's my full review over on @telltaletv.bsky.social!
telltaletv.com/2025/03/the-...
Here's my full review over on @telltaletv.bsky.social!
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The Studio Season 1 Review: A Hilarious and Clever Tribute to Modern Hollywood Filmmaking
The Studio Season 1 is an extremely entertaining and chaotic satire that celebrates and breaks down the magic of Hollywood filmmaking. Read our review!
telltaletv.com
March 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I absolutely LOVED watching Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, and so many more in THE STUDIO. It's legitimately hilarious and feels like the honest tribute to Hollywood that THE FRANCHISE was lacking. #SXSW
Here's my full review over on @telltaletv.bsky.social!
telltaletv.com/2025/03/the-...
Here's my full review over on @telltaletv.bsky.social!
telltaletv.com/2025/03/the-...
#DaredevilBornAgain brings those classic Netflix vibes back while elevating Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk, and more to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL.
Here's my full season review!
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Here's my full season review!
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'Daredevil: Born Again' Review: Matt Murdock Returns In Classic Ferocious Fashion - Popternative
Daredevil: Born Again Review: Matt Murdock Returns In Classic Ferocious Fashion. Streaming March 4th on Disney+
popternative.com
March 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
#DaredevilBornAgain brings those classic Netflix vibes back while elevating Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk, and more to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL.
Here's my full season review!
popternative.com/entertainmen...
Here's my full season review!
popternative.com/entertainmen...