Emma O’Neill-Dietel

Emma O’Neill-Dietel is a writer, educator, and history nerd from Philadelphia, PA. She eats, sleeps, and breathes Doctor Who but has been known to enjoy other British TV and movies too. She may love British media but don’t get it twisted; she’s Irish through and through. Follow her on Threads: @emmaod22.

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Dark Comedy 'Big Mood' Has Big Laughs & Even Bigger Feelings

Dark comedy Big Mood, starring Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) and Lydia West (It’s A Sin), is a cathartic blend of humor and hurt for the Venn diagram of lapsed theater kids and mentally ill millennials.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for Tubi on 4/19/2024
Both Seasons of BBC Anthology Series 'Time' are Well Worth Your Time

In honor of the second season of BBC prison drama Time premiering on BritBox, this is why both seasons are worth more than a moment of your time.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for BritBox on 3/30/2024
213: Time Season 2

Published on: 4/2/2024

Contributor Emma O'Neill-Dietel joins the ladies to discuss the second season of BritBox's prestige prison drama anthology series Time, which is even thornier and more complicated than its excellent first outing.
'Time' Season 2 is Damn Near Painful Perfection

The BBC prison drama Time drew critical acclaim for its first season. Season 2, set in a women's prison and starring Jodie Whittaker, Tamara Lawrence, and Bella Ramsey, outdoes itself.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for BritBox on 3/27/2024
'The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin' Wants to Steal Your Heart, But Can’t Quite Pull Off the Heist

The newest streaming comedy that wants to steal your heart (literally) is The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin, starring Noel Fielding as the eponymous highwayman.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for Apple TV+ on 3/9/2024
Comedy-Drama 'Avoidance' Adds Cast for Season 2

Avoidance, a British comedy you might have missed in 2023, adds Matthew Lewis and Aisling Bea to its cast as its second season begins filming.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for BritBox on 1/18/2024
202: Everything We Loved In 2023

Published on: 1/2/2024

Contributors Emma O'Neill-Dietel and Janet Mullany join the ladies to kick off the new year with one last look at the one we just left behind. Here are our favorite things we saw in 2023, and what we're looking forward to in 2024.
'Doctor Who' Rolls into a New Era of Disability Representation

Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary celebrations brought an unexpected and joyful revelation for disabled fans: the future of the Whoniverse is accessible.

By Emma O’Neill-Dietel for Doctor Who on 12/19/2023