Valerie Ettenhofer

Valerie Ettenhofer is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer, TV-lover, and mac and cheese enthusiast. As a Senior Contributor at Film School Rejects, she covers television through regular reviews and her recurring column, Episodes. She is also a voting member of the Critics Choice Association's television and documentary branches. Twitter: @aandeandval (She/her)
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The Best TV Scenes of 2019

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

These are the small screen moments that shocked, moved, and thrilled us most in 2019.

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The Best TV Shows of 2019

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

From big finales to long-awaited new seasons to stellar debuts, 2019 brought us more great stories on the small screen than ever before.

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Never Underestimate the Power of ‘Community’

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The underdog comedy was as influential as it was excellent, but in many ways, it still stands alone.

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What Comes After Peak TV?

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

We explore what TV may look like in the 2020s.

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The 50 Best TV Shows of the Decade

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

From 2010 to 2019, we had more TV at our fingertips than ever before. The FSR team watched hundreds of shows to bring you this list of the best the era had to offer.

Annie Wilkes is the Villain ‘Castle Rock’ Deserves

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The Stephen King-inspired series’ second season is a mixed bag, but the ‘Misery’ villain continues to be the GOAT.

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‘Succession’ is Our Favorite Game of CEOs

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The HBO satire’s second season finale, “This Is Not For Tears,” proves the show belongs in the big leagues.

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10 Greatest Horror Movie Needle Drops

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Nothing sets the mood — even if it’s a scary one — like the perfect song choice.

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10 Freakiest Horror Movie Forests

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

You never know what you might find in the woods.