Megan Behnke
The Background: Megan Behnke has been a Freelance TV News Writer at CinemaBlend since 2021. She has worked at multiple entertainment outlets, including as a Writer and Editor at Nerds and Beyond, TV and Movie News Writer at CBR, and a Freelance Writer at TV Fanatic, writing about topics she's passionate about like pop culture. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a degree in Multimedia Journalism in 2020, writing for the school’s newspaper during her time there. Her expertise in entertainment is mainly in television, but she has written about movies, music, and local events as well.
What They're Into: Megan specializes in television writing, particularly procedurals. 9-1-1 and the Chicago Franchise are currently her favorites, where she can be found obsessively watching the latest episode or coming up with theories. She also loves to listen to music, with Taylor Swift being on the top of her playlist. She isn’t a huge sports person but will occasionally root for the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Wisconsin Badgers. As for movies, it’s hard to pick a favorite, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe reigns as her favorite franchise. She used to be a book nerd in grade school, with her favorite genre being fantasy or YA. Her favorite snack is sour cream and onion Pringles, while pizza is her all-time favorite food.
What They're Excited About Right Now: Manifest Season 4 finally coming to Netflix, One Chicago, and Taylor Swift’s upcoming Midnights album, which will be on repeat.
Latest articles by Megan Behnke
The Story Behind Hilary Duff’s Lizzie McGuire Revival And Why Disney+ Canceled It
By Megan Behnke published
The Lizzie McGuire revival starring Hilary Duff would have made plenty of fans happy, but what is the story before and after the Disney+ cancellation?
The Final Season Of The Blacklist Is Finally Heading To Streaming, And I Can’t Wait To Hear What Fans Think Of That Ending
By Megan Behnke published
Six months after The Blacklist's series finale, the final season will be heading to streaming, meaning more fans will be watching that surprise ending.
Chicago Fire's Boss Addresses All The One Chicago Cast Exits, And Her Reasoning Makes A Lot Of Sense
By Megan Behnke published
As Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. say goodbye to more major cast members this season, the latter show's EP addressed the exits.
Why Ice-T And The Law And Order: SVU Cast Feel Like They've 'Hit The Jackpot' After All These Years
By Megan Behnke published
As Law & Order: SVU heads into its milestone 25th season, Ice-T explains why he and the cast feel they've "hit the jackpot."
'It's Like He's Still Here': Mariska Hargitay And More SVU Stars Talk Missing Richard Belzer A Year After His Death
By Megan Behnke published
After almost a year since Richard Belzer's death, Mariska Hargitay and other Law & Order: SVU stars are opening up about missing their late co-star and his impact.
After Schmigadoon Was Canceled By Apple TV+, Fans Are Not Holding Back Their Distraught Thoughts
By Megan Behnke published
Schmigadoon! is the latest series to be canceled by Apple TV+, and disappointed and distraught fans are not holding back their thoughts on the news.
I Still Can’t Quite Believe L.L. Cool J’s Returning For More NCIS, But This Cool First Look At Sam Hanna In Hawai’i Makes It More Real
By Megan Behnke published
LL Cool J is joining NCIS: Hawai'i, and the first look at Sam Hanna on the show is making it more real.
After Tina Fey And Amy Poehler Brought Back Weekend Update (Instead Of Hosting The Emmys), The Internet Had Thoughts
By Megan Behnke published
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler had a Weekend Update moment at the 75th Emmys, and fans have been loving it and wishing that they had hosted.
‘He Was The Guy’: As Law And Order: SVU Approaches Season 25, Mariska Hargitay Reflects On Auditioning With Christopher Meloni
By Megan Behnke published
Mariska Hargitay reflects on auditioning with former SVU co-star Christopher Meloni and their special bond that has held up after 25 years.
Lucifer’s Tom Ellis Says He Would Return To The Franchise, But On One Condition
By Megan Behnke published
Two years after Lucifer ended on Netflix, star Tom Ellis admits he would return as the Devil, but there is one condition, and it makes complete sense.
Why Tom Selleck Never Appeared In Jay Hernandez's Magnum P.I. Reboot
By Megan Behnke published
As the Magnum P.I. reboot comes to an end, showrunner Eric Guggenheim and EP Peter Lenkov explain why Tom Selleck never appeared.
‘It Was A Rebirth’: Law And Order: SVU’s Mariska Hargitay Discusses Benson’s Evolution And Reveals How Much Longer She Would Play The Role
By Megan Behnke published
A Law & Order: SVU heading into its 25th season, Mariska Hargitay opens up about Olivia Benson's evolution and more.
'Pretty Devastated': Lucifer's Tom Ellis Reflects On The Awkward Timing Of The Show's First Cancellation
By Megan Behnke published
Tom Ellis reflects on Fox canceling Lucifer in 2018, how it came at a pretty awkward time, and the aftermath of the news before Netflix saved it.
The Good Doctor Cast Speaks Out After ABC Announces The Show Is Ending
By Megan Behnke published
After it was announced that ABC medical drama The Good Doctor will end after its upcoming season, the cast is speaking out and saying goodbye.
SEAL Team's David Boreanaz Shares Bittersweet Post Kicking Off Filming For Final Season, And Fans Are As Shook As I Am
By Megan Behnke published
SEAL Team's final season is filming, and David Boreanaz celebrated with a bittersweet post that's giving fans mixed feelings.
Donnie Wahlberg’s Been Sharing Photos From The Set Of Blue Bloods’ Final Season, And One Of The Reagan Family Dinners Has Me In My Feels
By Megan Behnke published
As Blue Bloods' final season films, Donnie Wahlberg has been sharing some photos from set, including a Reagan family dinner.
Magnum P.I. Was Canceled Just Short Of The Coveted 100-Episode Mark, But The Show Had Big Plans For Season 6
By Megan Behnke published
Magnum's series finale put the total episode count just below 100, but the drama still had some pretty big plans for a potential Season 6.
GAF Adds An Original Series To Its Lineup... Just Like Rival Hallmark
By Megan Behnke published
As Hallmark and GAF's rivalry grows with their movie lineups and star poaching, the latter is officially adding original scripted series, just like Hallmark.
‘You Have To Be Able To Step In’: Anthony Anderson Opens Up About Replacing Jamie Foxx On Game Show Following His Medical Emergency
By Megan Behnke published
Amid the premiere of Fox's new game show, We Are Family, host Anthony Anderson is opening up about replacing Jamie Foxx.
NCIS: Hawai’i Has A Big Surprise For Tennant In Season 3 Premiere, And NCIS: LA’s Sam Hanna Is Involved
By Megan Behnke published
Ahead of the Season 3 premiere of NCIS: Hawai'i, it's been revealed that LL Cool J's Sam Hanna plays into a surprise for Tennant.
Why Blue Bloods Is Bringing Back A Familiar Face From Danny’s Past To Start The Final Season
By Megan Behnke published
The synopsis for the Blue Bloods Season 14 premiere has been released, and a familiar face from Danny's past is returning for a complicated reason.
Disney+ Just Canceled Another First Season Series, Despite A 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score
By Megan Behnke published
Just a few days into the new year, Disney+ is continuing the trend of canceling one-season series, despite the show getting positive reviews.
After Candace Cameron Bure Got Candid About Backlash She’s Faced For ‘Traditional Marriage’ Comments, She Spoke About How She’s Starting 2024 Off ‘Right’
By Megan Behnke published
Candace Cameron Bure is looking forward to 2024 by switching things up following the backlash she's gotten for her traditional marriage comments.
‘Call Me King Swiftie’: Flavor Flav Discusses What It’s Been Like To Be Accepted By Taylor Swift’s Fanbase
By Megan Behnke published
Flavor Flav is not shy about his love for Taylor Swift, and now the rapper is truly one with the fandom after declaring himself "King Swiftie."
Jonathan Bennett Has A Sweet (And Mean Girls-Oriented) Response When Asked What Hallmark Stars He'd Like To Team Up With
By Megan Behnke published
Jonathan Bennett's answer for who he'd love to star in a Hallmark movie with is both sweet and, as Mean Girls' Gretchen Wieners would say, so fetch.