Angel Shaw
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About Angel Shaw
Angel Shaw is a Lead Writer and Critic on ScreenRant's TV team, covering new-release and classic TV shows across all major streaming platforms. She has been a writer with ScreenRant since 2022 and specializes in Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and fantasy.
Angel holds a bachelor's degree in language interpreting and is passionate about all things culture and communication—especially in how it relates to popular media throughout history (from Shakespeare to Friends to Game of Thrones).
Industry Focus
Angel specializes in the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings franchises, having read these books and watched the movies too many times to count. On the New TV team, this translates to the upcoming Harry Potter TV show, and Prime Video's The Rings of Power. Beyond these franchises, Angel is always ready to analyze and explore new TV adaptations of any beloved book series.
Outside of book-to-screen analyses, Angel frequently covers a wide range of new streaming TV shows, diving into the plot and characters of psychological thrillers, crime dramas, romantic comedies, and more.
Favorite Media
- The Lord of the Rings
- Harry Potter
-The Hunger Games (overrated for all the wrong reasons, underrated for the right ones)
- The Good Place
- A Knight's Tale
- Firefly
- Friends
- How I Met Your Mother
- Robin Williams (Especially What Dreams May Come)
- The Legend of Zelda Games (Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Wind Waker, & Twilight Princess)
Latest
The Wheel Of Time Meets The Witcher In Prime Video's 2-Part Fantasy Series
Fantasy comes in all varieties. If you love the refined CGI of The Wheel of Time and the grittiness of The Witcher, Prime Video has just the thing.
Naruto Can Finally Beat One Piece For The First Time In 20 Years
It's been a long time since Naruto could be considered the most popular anime in the United States, but it's looking like that is all about to change.
House Of The Dragon Season 3 Teases The Debut Of Missing Targaryen George R.R. Martin Warned About
George R.R. Martin warned HBO what might happen if even minor characters are cut. Now, House of the Dragon is preparing to face the consequences.
How Many Children Alicent Has In HOTD (& What Happens To Them)
House of the Dragon's Queen Alicent Hightower, second wife to King Viserys, bears him children who are key players in the Dance of the Dragons.
Netflix's Game Of Thrones Replacement Is Officially Ending Soon
Netflix offered up its own answer to Game of Thrones' widespread success, but it's time for this chapter in the fantasy series to come to an end.
House Of The Dragon Season 3 Officially Rewrites George R.R. Martin's Rhaenyra
House of the Dragon has played around plenty with George R.R. Martin's canon story. Now, Rhaenyra makes an unprecedented move in season 3, episode 3.
Prime Video's Upcoming Fantasy Show Is Vikings Meets The Witcher
The very best elements of the historical drama Vikings and Netflix's fantasy series The Witcher are coming together for Prime Video's newest series.
Alicent's Fourth Child Explained: Who Daeron Targaryen Is & Where He's Been In House Of The Dragon
House of the Dragon season 3 finally introduces Daeron Targaryen, Alicent and Viserys' fourth child, but his role in the story is looking complicated.
Every OG Game Of Thrones Character Alive During A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set well before the main series, but there are several Game of Thrones characters already around in the prequel.
22 Years Later, Itachi's Best Naruto Line Is Still One Of The Greatest Villain Quotes In Anime History
An anime is defined by its villains, and in the case of Naruto, Itachi's words and actions serve as a dark, twisted, and complicated reminder.
24 Years Later, Kakashi's Best Naruto Line Is Still One Of The Greatest Quotes In Anime History
A single great line from Kakashi in Naruto perfectly captures the series' overarching theme while masterfully conveying the heart of shonen anime.
HBO Officially Fixes What Game Of Thrones' Ending Got Wrong
Game of Thrones' ending remains divisive, but it's clear in House of the Dragon season 3, episode 3, that HBO knows where it went wrong.
House Of The Dragon's 5 Biggest Canon Changes In Season 3, Episode 3
House of the Dragon season 3, episode 3, once again adds significant changes from Fire & Blood canon, and the consequences could be great.
HBO Teases A Different Ending For Rhaenyra In House Of The Dragon
House of the Dragon is digging its heels in regarding a significant canon change, and it's all set to rewrite everything about Rhaenyra's ending.
The Rings Of Power Understands The Real Meaning Behind LOTR's Fellowship
Prime Video's The Rings of Power isn't perfect, but it at least manages to carry over an important theme from The Fellowship of the Ring.
24 Years Later, Sam's Best Line Is Still The Greatest Quote In The Lord Of The Rings
Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies contain some of the most quotable lines of all time, but nothing quite tops Sam Gamgee's monologue.
Naruto's Successor Series Officially Rewrites The Rasengan
A new Naruto anime is on the way, and as the power scale is driven upward, a brand new Rasengan emerges to cause absolute devastation.
Every Netflix Show Canceled In 2026 (So Far)
Netflix doesn't waste any time cutting TV shows loose when they don't hit the mark. So far in 2026, there have already been some shockers.
8 Best New Shows Releasing In July 2026
As the days grow longer and hotter in July, the ever-changing world of television has a handful of excellent, brand-new offerings for you to enjoy.
In 6 Months, HBO Will Rewrite A $7 Billion Fantasy Franchise
HBO is just six months away from writing over one of the biggest fantasy franchises of all time. Though it's not all bad, it may be tough to accept.