Cathal Gunning
Contributing since August, 2020
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Author Details
Cathal Gunning has been writing about movies, television, culture, politics online and in print since 2017. He worked as a Senior Editor in Adbusters Media Foundation from 2018-2019 and wrote for WhatCulture in early 2020. He has been a Senior Features Writer for ScreenRant since August 2020.
Industry Focus
Cathal is a network sitcom expert and has spent years writing about the genre from The Simpsons to The Conners. His longstanding obsessions include horror franchises such as the Scream series, animated comedy shows like South Park and Rick and Morty, and everything ‘80s from Top Gun to Stranger Things.
Latest Articles
South Park: Not Suitable for Children's Hero Brings Back A Randy Problem That Hurt 2 Earlier Specials
South Park: Not Suitable for Children still can't decide if Randy is the show's main character and the special introducing a new hero didn't help.
Every Cullen Family Member Without Special Vampire Powers In Twilight
Only a few members of The Twilight Saga's Cullen family had vampire super powers. However, this is often contradicted by the franchise's movies.
The Conners Never Explained Roseanne’s Missing Son (Can Season 6 Fix This?)
The Conners season 6 still has a chance to explain what happened to Roseanne's missing son, since it's unclear if the sitcom retconned his existence.
How Many Times Rick & Morty Escape The Fear Hole In Season 7’s Finale
Rick and Morty seemed to make it out of the Fear Hole numerous times in season 7's finale, but how many times did they actually escape in the end?
Young Sheldon’s Best Finale Proves That TBBT's Later Seasons Were Better
The popularity of Young Sheldon's season 2 finale proves just how much The Big Bang Theory's later seasons improved on the sitcom's original premise.
1 Raj Detail In The Big Bang Theory Accidentally Created A Weird Actor Paradox
The Big Bang Theory's Raj created a weird paradox when he referenced a real-life TV show that features one of his sitcom's major supporting stars.
The Simpsons Season 35’s Weakest Episode Yet Brings Back 5 Major Problems
The Simpsons season 35 episode 9 brought Taika Waititi to Springfield, but the outing also uncovered the show's biggest issues from recent seasons.
A South Park Christmas Episode Secretly Teased Cartman’s Character Change, 21 Years Earlier
An early South Park Christmas episode hinted at a big Cartman character change that season 26 followed through, thus shifting the show's tone.
The Banshees of Inisherin Ending Explained
Martin McDonagh's The Banshees of Inisherin pits Colin Farrell against Brendan Gleeson; here is what the movie's ambiguous ending really means.
Rick & Morty Introduces 1 Big Change For Season 8 After Solving A Problem Created In The Decade-Old Pilot Episode
Rick & Morty's season 7 finale saw the meek Morty challenge Rick's control of his life, but this power dynamic shift happened in a surprising way.
The Simpsons' New Futurama Reference Breaks Their Shared Universe
The Simpsons season 35, episode 9 implied that Futurama exists as a TV show within the series, which contradicts the earlier shared universe theory.
Who Is The "Carnival Guy"? Rick & Morty’s Season 7 Finale’s New Villain & Surprise Cameo Explained
Rick and Morty's season 7 finale introduced the enigmatic, creepy "Carnival Guy," but who was this villain and why did his voice sound so familiar?
Taika Waititi's The Simpsons Cameo Only Makes The Backlash Worse
Taika Waititi's cameo in The Simpsons season 35 won't do anything to help the backlash against the director thank to its self-congratulatory tone.
The Best Conners Christmas Episode Proves The Show Failed 1 Great Character Pairing
The Conners has paired up its characters in many inventive ways, but one Christmas episode proves Roseanne's spinoff is missing out on a great duo.
It Took 10 Years, But Rick & Morty Season 7 Finally Fixed The Show's Biggest Diane Sanchez Problem
Rick and Morty's season 7 finale finally fixed one of the show's most problematic characters: Rick's often-seen but seldom-heard wife, Diane.
Rick & Morty Season 7 Ending Explained
Rick and Morty's season 7 finale featured a wild twist ending that redefined the dynamic between Rick and Morty heading into season 8 of the series.
Rick & Morty Season 7 Episode 10’s Post-Credits Scene Gives 1 Classic Character A Grim Return
Rick and Morty season 7 episode 10 saw the heroes face their fears, but in the finale's post-credits scene, a supporting character took another path.
James Bond Theory Gives The Super Spy's Martini Order A Darker Hidden Meaning
There are many reasons for James Bond ordering his martinis shaken, not stirred, but one dark fan theory suggests this trait may betray his paranoia.
A South Park Christmas Episode From 21 Years Ago Made Kenny’s Real Identity A Mystery
South Park didn't explain Kenny's many deaths for years, but one Christmas episode led to the series finally revealing his true nature.
9 Reasons Alien: Romulus Is Better Than A Ridley Scott Covenant Sequel
Alien: Romulus will see Fede Alvarez take over from Ridley Scott, but there are numerous reasons that this is better than another Alien prequel.