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Author: Ashley Bissette Sumerel

Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham Reacts to Winning Critics Choice Award [Video]

The quickly beloved comedy series Ted Lasso provided some much-needed comfort to viewers in the year 2020, something that Hannah Waddingham says is a “privilege.”

March 9, 2021July 20, 2021 Ashley Bissette Sumerel Critics Choice Awards, Interviews, Ted Lasso, Video

Mrs. America: Uzo Aduba Reacts to Her Timely Her Critics Choice Award Win [Video]

Uzo Aduba spoke with reporters about her timely Critics Choice Award win for her role on Mrs. America.

March 9, 2021 Ashley Bissette Sumerel Critics Choice Awards, Interviews, Mrs. America, Video

Preview — Chicago Fire Season 9 Episode 8: Escape Route

On Chicago Fire Season 9 Episode 8, “Escape Route,” it looks like Grainger and Brett get to know each other a little more, but he’s not blind to what everyone else has been able to see.

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Ashley Bissette Sumerel Chicago Fire, Previews

Jason Sudeikis Brendan Hunt Critics Choice Awards

Ted Lasso: Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt React to Winning Critics Choice Award [Video]

Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt spoke with reporters after Ted Lasso’s big wins at this year’s Critics Choice Awards.

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Ashley Bissette Sumerel Critics Choice Awards, Interviews, Ted Lasso, Video

The Queen’s Gambit Star Anya Taylor-Joy Reacts to Winning Critics Choice Award, Talks Biggest Challenge of the Role [Video]

The Queen’s Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy spoke with reporters in the winners press room after winning the Critics Choice Award for best actress in a limited series.

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Ashley Bissette Sumerel Critics Choice Awards, Interviews, Video

The 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards: Series Winners Include ‘The Crown,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ and ‘The Queen’s Gambit’

Even in a virtual setting, the Critics Choice Awards knows how to celebrate the best of television and film in style. The 26th annual Critics Choice Awards show was an […]

March 7, 2021 Ashley Bissette Sumerel Critics Choice Awards, Reviews, Ted Lasso, The Crown

"This Is Us" Panel during the 2017 ATX Festival Season 6 on Friday, June 9, 2017 in Austin, TX. Milo Ventimiglia

ATX Television Festival Goes Virtual Again, Extends to 10 Days!

The ATX Television Festival is going virtual once again, but you’ll have even more time to be a part of it! Read on for details about this year’s event.

March 4, 2021 Ashley Bissette Sumerel ATX Television Festival, News

Chicago Fire Review: Dead of Winter (Season 9 Episode 7)

Severide and Casey take it upon themselves to investigate a suspicious fire on Chicago Fire Season 9 Episode 7, “Dead of Winter.” Read on for our review.

February 18, 2021 Ashley Bissette Sumerel Chicago Fire, Reviews

Jock McKissic Talks ‘Your Honor’ and How the Series Adapted to the Pandemic [Interview]

We spoke with Jock McKissic about his role on Your Honor, what he learned from working with Bryan Cranston, and how the series adapted its script because of the pandemic.

February 16, 2021May 30, 2021 Ashley Bissette Sumerel Interviews

Preview — Chicago Fire Season 9 Episode 7: Dead of Winter

Cruz has a close call on Chicago Fire Season 9 Episode 7, “Dead of Winter.” Here’s a preview.

February 15, 2021 Ashley Bissette Sumerel Chicago Fire, Previews