Gretchen Smail

Gretchen Smail is an entertainment journalist at Bustle, where she writes about genre TV shows, documentary series, and projects from creators of color. Gretchen's bylines have also appeared in Oprah Daily, Vulture, The Guardian, The Daily Beast, The Hollywood Reporter, IGN, and Nerdist. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from UC Berkeley, and is currently working towards a master’s degree in journalism. From the San Francisco Bay Area, she previously worked in comic book publishing and the tech world. When not marathoning TV, Gretchen can be found weaving, making clay earrings, or learning how to play the kalimba. You can follow Gretchen on Twitter at @gretchen_smail and read more of her work at authory.com/gretchensmail.

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Speedy From 'Queer Eye' Is A TikTok Star

The wheelchair user met the Fab Five in Season 7.

By Gretchen Smail

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Steph Williams Added A New Puppy To Her Family After 'Queer Eye'

The super sports fan goes on a journey of acceptance in Season 7.

By Gretchen Smail

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The Lambda Chi Fraternity Continues Its Philanthropy After 'Queer Eye'

The Fab Five fixed up a New Orleans frat house in the Season 7 premiere.

By Gretchen Smail

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Everything To Know About 'Queer Eye' Season 8

“We haven't really filmed at all in the west.”

By Gretchen Smail

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Everything To Know About A Potential 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3

Will the post-apocalyptic tale continue beyond Season 2?

By Gretchen Smail

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Will There Be A 'Firefly Lane' Season 3?

Kate and Tully’s story comes to a close in Season 2.

By Gretchen Smail

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Everything To Know About 'Indian Matchmaking' Season 4

The show’s third season just hit Netflix. Will there be a fourth?

By Gretchen Smail

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'The Diplomat' Season 2 Will Officially Address That "Jaw-Dropping Cliffhanger"

Here’s what to expect from the next installment.

By Gretchen Smail and Grace Wehniainen

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'The Last Thing He Told Me' Book Ending & Plot Summary

It’s another thriller from Reese Witherspoon’s production company.

By Gretchen Smail

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Meet The Cast Of Love Is Blind's "Most Shocking Season Yet"

The hit series returns this September.

By Gretchen Smail

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Will 'BEEF' Return For Season 2 On Netflix?

Filming the show took a toll on the cast.

By Gretchen Smail

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Is 'BEEF' Based On A True Story?

It follows a road rage incident that keeps escalating.

By Gretchen Smail

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Everything To Know About 'The Power' Book & Ending

The author was mentored by Margaret Atwood.

By Gretchen Smail

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Are Micah & Paul Still Together After 'Love Is Blind'?

The regrets pile on in Mexico.

By Gretchen Smail and Brad Witter

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Is Irina Single After 'Love Is Blind'?

Her romance doesn’t exactly go as planned.

By Gretchen Smail

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Are Kwame & Chelsea Still Together After Love Is Blind?

They’ve done “a lot of learning.”

By Gretchen Smail and Brad Witter

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Are Brett & Tiffany Still Together After 'Love Is Blind'?

They revealed their biggest post-filming challenge.

By Gretchen Smail and Brad Witter

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Everything To Know About Shrinking Season 2

Apple TV+ renewed the Jason Segel-starring dramedy for another season.

By Gretchen Smail

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Where Was 'Love Is Blind' Season 4 Filmed?

There’s a whole new cast of singles ready for love.

By Gretchen Smail

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When Was 'Love Is Blind' Season 4 Filmed?

The popular dating show was renewed early on.

By Gretchen Smail