Catriona Mactaggart
School
The University Of Glasgow
Expertise
Female-led Superhero Series, The Arrowverse, The Charmed Universe
- As a self-proclaimed superhero fangirl, Catriona is excited about the increasing number of female-led shows making their way onto the small screen and could talk about Melissa Benoist's iteration of Supergirl all day long.
- She has watched every episode of the 1998 Charmed series at least a dozen times and can quote the show on command.
- Catriona was named The Independent's Writer of the Month in September 2020 for her opinion piece calling out rape culture in the entertainment industry.
Experience
Catriona got her start writing about teen superhero Stargirl, and she has continued writing about superheroes for digital publications like Small Screen and The Sun. Her focus also extends to other genres, such as sci-fi, fantasy, and supernatural dramas. She loves to discuss, analyze, and dissect the way women are portrayed on screen, and she is passionate about gender equality in the entertainment industry. Catriona joined the Static Media family in 2021 as a freelance features writer for Nicki Swift. She continues to channel her passion for entertainment and pop culture for the outlet, alongside writing about TV and film for Looper, having joined the features team in 2022.
Education
Catriona has an M.A. in classics and English literature from the University of Glasgow. Her education inspired her to pursue an editorial career, and she has been working as a freelance journalist and writer ever since she graduated.
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Stories By Catriona Mactaggart
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The "Young Sheldon" series finale in Season 7, Episode 13 throws an emotional curve ball that ends with a twist nobody saw coming. Here’s what it meant.
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He's coming back in "Deadpool & Wolverine," but it all started for Hugh Jackman with "X-Men" in 2000 - and his career has never been the same since.
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Although Sheldon and several other characters on "Young Sheldon" get a proper sendoff in the series finale, Missy is let down by the script.
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The "Young Sheldon" series finale features an important figure behind its parent show, "The Big Bang Theory," making a cameo appearance most fans likely missed.
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As the final season of "Young Sheldon" draws to a close, the finale episode harks back to its very first season with two important references.
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"Young Sheldon" fans know George Cooper Sr. as a good family man, contrary to his "Big Bang Theory" portrayal. But the prequel's finale fixes this plot hole.
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On "The Big Bang Theory," Mary Cooper is depicted as an extremely religious person, and the "Young Sheldon" finale sheds light on that trait.
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The "Young Sheldon" series finale delivers an emotional punch by showing how Sheldon uses his love of Star Trek to process a heartbreaking tragedy.
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As devastating as it was to watch George Sr. die in Season 7, Episode 12 of "Young Sheldon," his final words made his passing even more heartbreaking.
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The kindly Dr. Sturgis plays a huge role in Sheldon's academic journey in "Young Sheldon" -- but what happens to him after Sheldon moves away from Texas?
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George Sr.'s death in Season 7, Episode 12 of "Young Sheldon" may be a sad moment, but the episode features the big return of one of Sheldon's few friends.
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According to "Young Sheldon" executive producer Steve Holland, George Sr.'s off-screen death was something that was in the cards from the very start.
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"Big Bang Theory" spin-off "Young Sheldon" has seen many actors come and go from the show. These are the most tragic true-life stories from its cast.
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After seven seasons on the air, it's almost time for fans of "Young Sheldon" to say goodbye to their beloved sitcom.
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Although the Georgie and Mandy spin-off of "Young Sheldon" will stand on its own two feet, it owes its name to an easter egg from the "Big Bang Theory" finale.
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A familiar face just made their "Young Sheldon" debut, and it sounds like they might be back for more on a future episode of the "Big Bang Theory" spinoff.
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Sheldon and Penny have a strangely tight-knit friendship on "The Big Bang Theory," but this can easily be explained by one family dynamic on "Young Sheldon."
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"Young Sheldon" star Iain Armitage shared a hilarious video teasing Jim Parsons' anticipated appearance on the "Big Bang Theory" spinoff's series finale.
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"Young Sheldon" star Annie Potts shares her blunt response to the hit sitcom ending after seven seasons, explaining why it doesn't make sense.
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Georgie and Mandy are riding high on newlywed waves in "Young Sheldon" -- but will something (or someone) get in between them?
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As "Young Sheldon" builds towards its emotional finale, Season 7, Episode 9 features a touching and bittersweet moment between George and Sheldon.
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As the series finale of "Young Sheldon" approaches, tributes and photos from the cast are making emotions run high.
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"Young Sheldon" star Emily Osment explains why she's excited to see what the upcoming Georgie and Mandy spin-off show does with her character.
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Things might be looking up for Georgie on "Young Sheldon" -- but "The Big Bang Theory" warns us his happy days may be short lived.
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As "Young Sheldon" draws to a close, the series begins to answer questions about its main characters' future -- including Sheldon's older brother Georgie.
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Filming on "Young Sheldon" has concluded, but before the series finale airs, the cast and crew shared some emotional photos from the final day of filming.
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The "Young Sheldon" series finale should avoid one critical mistake before the sun sets on it. If it doesn't, it could really hurt the show.