Genevieve Van Voorhis
Gen is a TV writer from Upstate New York, currently based in Berlin. She spent way too much time cracking Lemony Snicket codes and anagrams as a kid, so it's pretty fortunate that she's now able to use that knowledge to make a living. Also obsessed with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Game of Thrones, and Rupaul.

Brent From 'Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club' Isn't Making Any Friends In Mykonos

It's shaping up to be a tough summer at Lindsay Lohan's Mykonos club, Lohan Beach House — not for the guests, of course. They're getting the five-star treatment. But for the ambassadors working there to promote the Lohan brand, it's all work and…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

How Producers Cast Reality Shows, According To 'Temptation Island' Host Mark Walberg

With four couples and 24 singles, USA's Temptation Island has plenty of room in its cast for reality TV hopefuls. But if you're interested in applying to Temptation Island, you'll have to hold on for the moment. Casting for Season 1, which premieres…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

This New Dating Show Is Basically 'The Bachelor,' But Times Eight

With shows like The Bachelor, Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and Vanderpump Rules, there are plenty of ways to get your reality TV fix. But sometimes, you gotta turn to some old favorites. Enter Temptation Island, USA's revival of the 2001 reality…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

5 Love-Focused Reality Shows To Tide You Over Until 'Back With The Ex' Season 2

As Netflix expands their ever-growing selection of international content, reality TV is also getting a lot of love — literally. Season 1 of Australian original Back with the Ex hits the streaming platform on Jan. 11. In the series, four single…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

Why Allison Williams Thinks Count Olaf From 'ASOUE' Was A "Fairly Decent Person"

Adults tend to spell disaster when they appear in A Series of Unfortunate Events, so when one of them turns out to be as brave as the Baudelaires themselves, it's a big deal. Kit Snicket, played by Allison Williams, is one of those heroic grown-ups,…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

Why The KonMari Method Was The Only Thing That Got Me Through A Devastating Breakup

By now, anyone who's seen Tidying Up With Marie Kondo — or been anywhere near the internet — is at least tangentially acquainted with its tiny, smiling, titular ray of sunshine. I'd first heard of the Japanese author and decluttering consultant in…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

There's One Catch To Booking A Trip To Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club From Her MTV Show

Lindsay Lohan is back in the spotlight, only this time she's not acting, singing, or trying her hand at political activism. She's running a swanky beach club in Mykonos that caters to wealthy, beautiful young people looking to blow off steam in the…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

Lindsay Lohan's Brother Dakota's Instagram Is Filled With So Many Good LiLo Throwbacks

Step aside, Lindsay. There's a new Lohan heading into the spotlight. Dakota — aka Cody — Lohan is just 22 years old. Lindsay's little bro is trying his luck at a modeling career of his own, and with his auburn locks, steely blue eyes, and memorable…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

Why Allison Williams 'ASOUE' Character Is So Important To The Baudelaires

Spoilers ahead for A Series Of Unfortunate Events Season 3. Enigmatic adults pop in and out of the lives of the Baudelaire orphans like a confusing and extremely high-stakes game of Whack-a-Mole. One of these adults, Kit Snicket, played by Allison…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

Why The Denouement Brothers Are So Important In 'ASOUE' Season 3

Spoilers ahead for A Series Of Unfortunate Events Season 3 and the series of books! In Book 11 of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Lemony Snicket defines the word "denouement" as the main climax in a story, tying up loose ends just before the very…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

'ASOUE' Fans Will Finally Learn What's In That Sugar Bowl Everyone Wants So Badly

Ahhhh, the Sugar Bowl. One of the signature overarching mysteries that ties the misadventures of the Baudelaire orphans together in A Series of Unfortunate Events. While the original movie scarcely referenced this crucial symbol, the Netflix Series…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

Here's When To Look Out For Those Bonus 'Hi Score Girl' Episodes

Hi Score Girl, originally called Hai Sakuo Garu, is an anime romantic comedy about two middle schoolers set in '90s Japan. Haruo is a nerdy outcast who only excels playing arcade games, while Akira is a pretty, popular, rich girl from his sixth…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

Don't Worry, 'Terrace House' Fans — Season 6 Is Coming So, So Soon

The premise of Japanese reality series Terrace House is simple: stick a group of men and women in a house together and hope that at least some of them find love. The show has gained a loyal following since partnering with Netflix in 2015, and is…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

The 'Tidelands' Cast Brings A Wave Of International Talent To Netflix

Netflix is premiering its first original Australian TV series on Dec. 14 and the Tidelands cast features a myriad of international talent, from Spanish actor Elsa Pataky to Aussie newcomer Charlotte Best to Brazilian star Marco Pigossi, all of whom…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

'Modern Family' Season 10 Might Not Actually Be Its Last

It's been a big year for the Dunphy-Pritchett-Tuckers, and it's not over yet. Modern Family Season 10 kicked off on Sept. 26 and is already about to head out for its winter break with the midseason finale on Dec. 12. When Modern Family Season 10…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

Here's When 'Riverdale' Will Be Back To Tie Up All Of Its Loose Ends

It's been yet another twist-filled season of Riverdale, and it's not over yet. Betty is struggling to get to the bottom of the Griffins and Gargoyles mystery; Veronica is trying to keep her speakeasy afloat and defeat her father; Jughead and Archie…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

Why Netflix's Newest Anime Series Is Causing Controversy

The Back Street Girls are about to take center stage on Netflix. The anime series already premiered in Japan back in July and is getting its international streaming debut on Dec. 12. The show follows three yakuza men — yakuza is the Japanese word…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

Why Any Former 'Entourage' Fan Will Love 'Champaign Ill'

What would have happened to the boys of Entourage if Vinny Chase had suddenly dropped dead? Well, the new YouTube Premium Series, Champaign ILL, which premieres on Dec. 12, is about to explore a very similar story. Ronnie (played by Adam Pally) and…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

There's SO Much Real, Intense History Behind This 'Dogs Of Berlin' Detective

Netflix is peering into the seedy underbelly of Berlin crime with new drama Dogs of Berlin. Premiering Dec. 7, the series centers around two cops, Erol Birkan (Fahri Yardim) and Felix Kramer (Karl Grimmer), assigned to investigate the murder of a…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis

If You’re Obsessed With Crime Shows, Add This Netflix Drama To Your Watch List Stat

As the saying goes, Berlin is poor but sexy, and it's this combination that makes it the perfect setting for Netflix's Dogs of Berlin. The German crime drama follows Erol Birkan (played by Fahri Yardım) and Kurt Grimmer (played by Felix Kramer), two…
By Genevieve Van Voorhis