Fred Onyango
Expertise
Prestige TV Shows, Streamer TV Shows, Film Festival Coverage
- Fred has attended and covered Sundance Film Festival twice as the only African journalist.
- In 2020, Fred was invited to Radio 702 as a guest on The John Perlman show to discuss the impact of Netflix on African filmmakers.
- Fred still participates in the growth of his local film industry by attending local film festivals like NBO film fest and Durban Film Fest.
Experience
Fred Onyango was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Fred considers his identity, family, and friends essential to him. It can be seen in his work when reviewing and writing about films or TV, often analyzing the deeper intentions/ and effects of movies and TV shows on the community. He's written articles for Little White Lies and The Guardian. Has previously worked for Game Rant and Screen Rant. Fred also writes for The Staunch Test.
Education
Fred has a very unique educational background in the aviation industry as a licensed pilot and a degree in Civil Aviation Management obtained from Moi University.
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Stories By Fred Onyango
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Let's look at what the cast of "Orange Is the New Black" has been up to.
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The HBO series, "Entourage," told the story of star Vincent Chase and his friends living in Hollywood. Here are the best celebrity cameos in the show, ranked.
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As the thrilling kidnapping drama draws to a close, here's everything you need to know about the ending of The Snow Girl.
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Here are the Netflix cancelations that enraged fans the most.
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The history of television is full of memorable monologues. We've compiled a list of the best monologues to ever hit the small screen.
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The South Korean revenge series "The Glory" has earned a substantial fanbase as it readies release of Part 2 of Season 1. Here's a breakdown of all the drama.
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The Netflix series "The Recruit" features Noah Centineo in a starring turn as a lawyer ascending rapidly in the CIA. Here's a breakdown of Season 1's ending.
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Let's take a look at the actors who have rejected Netflix opportunities and their reasons for doing so.
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Good news, TV watchers: 2023 is set to debut a ton of amazing new network shows. These are the ones that will blow everyone away.
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Do you enjoy romantic comedy on streaming TV but hate James Corden with an uncontrollable fury? Here are 12 shows like Mammals that fans should check out next.
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"From Scratch" takes the viewer on a pleasant and tragic journey as it explores the forms family can take. Here is the ending of "From Scratch" explained.
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Of course, Stephen and Lucy are profoundly toxic in both versions, but let's check out the major differences between Hulu's Tell Me Lies and the book.
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What are Jim Parsons' most disturbing secrets? We may never know. Meanwhile, here are the most eye-opening things we learned in The Big Bang Theory book.
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"Ramy" follows a first-generation American Muslim as he adapts to adulthood's ever-increasing pressures. Here is where you've seen the cast of "Ramy" before.
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HBO's financial drama "Industry" is one of the most realistic shows about the world of banking to date. This is the untold truth of the gripping show.
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Here are the worst things Tony Soprano ever did.
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"Malcolm in the Middle" changed sitcoms forever when it first aired on Fox. This is the untold truth of the influential comedy.
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Here are 14 fantastic TV spin-offs that are well worth your time.
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If you feel like your favorite show got a raw deal at this year's awards, wait until you get a load of the 14 biggest snubs and upsets in Emmy history.
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From Cartman's evil schemes to the repeated murders of Kenny, maybe it's time we took a look at the best and worst things about South Park.
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If you're at all confused about FX's sleeper sitcom hit of the summer, here's the ending of The Bear Season 1 explained.
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Each episode of "Love, Death & Robots" features a fresh animation style and a new story world. Here are the 14 best "Love, Death & Robots" episodes ranked.
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HBO's "Westworld" is a dystopian sci-fi neo-western with a complex plotline that spans decades. Here is the entire "Westworld" timeline explained.
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"The Dropout" is heavy on themes of the corruptible nature of power and the pursuit of the American dream. Here are TV shows to watch if you love "The Dropout."
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Plenty of memorable TV shows have had to pull through some particularly bad acting. Here are great TV shows almost ruined by a single bad performance.
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"True Detective" took television by storm through its engaging mysteries and complex characters. However, the series should still be subject to scrutiny.
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From Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" to Wilder's "The Apartment" and two Tim Burton classics, these are Christmas movies for when you don't want a Christmas movie.