Amanda M. Castro-Contributor

Amanda M. Castro

Contributor

August, 2025
Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Rookie, Grey's Anatomy
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About Amanda M. Castro

Amanda M. Castro is a Network TV writer at Collider and a New York–based journalist whose work has appeared in Newsweek, where she is an Associate Editor, and The U.S. Sun, where she previously served as a Senior Consumer Reporter.

She specializes in network television coverage, delivering sharp, thoughtful analysis of long-running procedural hits and ambitious new dramas across broadcast TV. At Collider, Amanda explores character arcs, storytelling trends, and the cultural impact of network series that keep audiences tuning in week after week.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Amanda is bilingual and holds a degree in Communication, Film, and Media Studies from the University of New Haven.

Favorite Media

Amanda's favorite shows include a range of shows that are about heart, humor, and high stakes with a side of found family. She is a big fan of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Arcane for worldbuilding and emotional connection, Grey's Anatomy for its long-term character development, and procedurals like The Rookie and 9-1-1 that balance intensity with humanness. 

Industry Experience

Amanda has experience reporting on U.S. politics, breaking news, consumer topics, and entertainment. She specializes in delivering in-depth news and live blog reporting, with experience covering U.S. presidential debates, awards shows, and other significant events. Amanda has been working with Collider and Newsweek, with previous experience at The U.S. Sun, and is a graduate of the University of New Haven.

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