Dean Black

Dean is a News Writer for Startefacts. Officially, anyway, since it's hard to keep him off other types of articles when he becomes excited. Adept to all things big and small-screen, Dean lives in his carefully set-up news feed to stay on top of any updates while simultaneously rewatching his favorite shows for the hundredth time.

An avid Harry Potter and Game of Thrones fan, he is always lurking on various fan forums in search of interesting theories or obnoxiously hot takes. Any time of the day, Dean is eager to explain why Grindelwald is superior to Voldemort in every way and how D&D's questionable decisions could fit into GRRM's lore (with effort).

Realistically, something doesn't need to be magical to hook him: as long as it's a movie, a TV show, or a video game, consider him interested.

Better yet, if he can blend a few topics into one and then compile a must-watch film list for the true connoisseurs of some half-forgotten genre like cyberpunk, neo-noir, western, or vampire novels.

When Dean can't be found among his fellow fantasy enjoyers, it typically means that he locked the door and indulges himself in one of his guilty pleasure TV shows — Blue Bloods, Chicago Fire, Friends, HIMYM, and others. Or, perhaps, he's rapidly spamming the refresh button on Box Office Mojo, ready to jump straight to writing.

Chicago Fire Season 12 Is Ruining Stellaride in Real Time
Chicago Fire Season 12 Is Ruining Stellaride in Real Time
The biggest Chicago Fire Season 12 premiere excitement, Kelly Severide’s return, is actively ruined in fans’ eyes by the show’s old mistakes that also came right back.
Harry Potter: Professor Trelawney Figured the Last Horcrux Out Before Anyone
Harry Potter: Professor Trelawney Figured the Last Horcrux Out Before Anyone
In The Goblet of Fire, Sybill Trelawney discovered that Harry Potter was a Horcrux without her — or anyone else, for that matter — ever realizing it.
One Game of Thrones Character Who Made No Right Decisions Whatsoever
One Game of Thrones Character Who Made No Right Decisions Whatsoever
House Stark is known for two things: outstanding honor and questionable decision-making. This one Ned Stark’s offspring is the prime example of the latter.
Unlikely Parallel Between Harry Potter and Severus Snape Only Makes Things More Painful
Unlikely Parallel Between Harry Potter and Severus Snape Only Makes Things More Painful
As different as they were, Harry Potter and Severus Snape both loved the Hogwarts Headmaster in their own way — and for that, he tormented them in a similar way.
Chicago Fire: Mouch Actor Kept Gaslighting Fans As Long As He Could
Chicago Fire: Mouch Actor Kept Gaslighting Fans As Long As He Could
Even after the leaked pictures from the Chicago Fire set, Christian Stolte didn’t stop.
7 Chicago Fire Locations Every Fan Should Visit in Windy City
7 Chicago Fire Locations Every Fan Should Visit in Windy City
Following in the footsteps of our favorite characters, we tracked down these iconic Chicago Fire locations you should totally visit when you’re around the Windy City!
Fans Question Save Blue Bloods Petition While It Gains Traction
Fans Question Save Blue Bloods Petition While It Gains Traction
While some Blue Bloods fans are desperate to prevent the show’s cancellation, others argue there’s no way it can keep going for even one more extra season.
Harry Potter Was Wrong: Ron Always Wanted Ginny and Him Together
Harry Potter Was Wrong: Ron Always Wanted Ginny and Him Together
When Harry started fancying Ginny, he was scared for their friendship with her brother Ron — but the truth is, Ron spent years trying to get this couple together.
No, Dumbledore Didn't Bully Poor Slytherin Students by Having Gryffindor Win the Cup
No, Dumbledore Didn't Bully Poor Slytherin Students by Having Gryffindor Win the Cup
Let’s put an end to the most frustrating and ignorant Harry Potter take, shall we?
All 7 Game of Thrones' Kingdoms, Ranked by How Comfortable They Are
All 7 Game of Thrones' Kingdoms, Ranked by How Comfortable They Are
The world of Game of Thrones is brutal and unforgiving, but let’s say you end up there; which of the Seven Kingdoms should you choose to live in most comfort?