Rob Sperduto
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About Rob Sperduto
Rob Sperduto is a Contributor for Screen Rant, covering Classiv TV. He's covered film, TV, and video games for 5 years, combining sharp editorial judgment with a storyteller’s eye. Known for his insightful analysis and clear voice, Rob helps audiences understand not just what’s trending, but why it matters. He is always looking for the next great story across all media.
Rob is also a content strategist, and his work can be seen across The Direct, Attack of the Fanboy, We Got This Covered, and Pro Game Guides.
Favorite Media
Rob is plagued with having too many hobbies and not enough time to spend interacting with them all.
Rob turns to LOST as his favorite show, as it exposed him to character-driven drama with mystery, suspense, and bold narrative structure. Through LOST, Rob developed a love for characters who are pained and broken, yet are just trying to do their best. The Leftovers is a close second.
During down time, Rob is either at the cinema, reading sci-fi/fantasy, binging sitcoms, or playing a narrative-driven video game.
Industry Focus
Rob has been a professional since 2020. He started out as a freelance writer in games journalism. Rapidly, Rob advanced to a Staff Writer, and then a Managing Editor focusing on building strong, passionate, and efficient newsrooms. For the past two years, Rob leads content strategy across multiple websites, building new verticals for enthusiastic audiences.
Latest
5 Reasons Why Reviews For Netflix's New Western Are So Bad
The Abandons should have been a homerun Yellowstone competitor for Netflix, but after Kurt Sutter left the show, critics agree it's disappointing.
5 Crime Dramas Better Than Justified
Justified is not only one of the best FX shows ever, but it's also one of the best Western show of all time. Even so, some crime dramas do it better.
DCU's Green Lantern Show Trailer Sets Up James Gunn's Justice League Roster
The latest Lanterns trailer shown to a select group of people hints at the show's tone, and it sounds like one character will join the Justice League.
Demon Slayer's Box Office Record Shows Marvel And DC How It's Done
As Marvel and DC continue to either narrowly break even or completely to flop, Demon Slayer yet again proves what audiences want from action stories.
One Piece Season 3 Is Officially Introducing A Straw Hat Pirate Long Before Their Anime Debut
A future Straw Hat pirate is hinted at in early One Piece anime flashback, but a new season 2 title card suggests Netflix will reveal much earlier.
Netflix's New Rom-Com Is A Delight For OG K-Drama Fans
The streamer's newest rom-com doesn't reinvent the wheel, but its success proves that great television doesn't always need to push boundaries.
5 Underrated TV Thrillers From The '90s
We remember The X-Files and Buffy the Vampire Slayer as the best thrilling TV shows from the '90s, but there are many overlooked gems of the era.
Prime Video's 10/10 Fantasy Franchise Is So Much Better Than The Rings Of Power
Two seasons in, and The Rings of Power shows promise. But Prime Video's new kid on the block with ties to Dungeons & Dragons has already surpassed it.
7 Marvel Shows That Are As Good As Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series remains the definitive animated superhero show, but Marvel has some heavy hitters of their own that deserve love, too.
Netflix Just Lost The Perfect Opportunity To Win The Streaming Wars For Good
Netflix once felt untouchable in the streaming landscape, yet the way it’s handling Stranger Things season five captures exactly what's wrong.
4 Best Marvel Animated Shows You Forgot Existed
These overlooked Marvel animated shows blended bold ideas with stellar storytelling, offering forgotten gems that need to be rediscovered by fans.
4 Hugely Expensive TV Shows That Didn't Live Up To The Hype
Hollywood insists on spending as much as possible on TV productions in order to earn the greatest reward, but some shows fail to return those costs.
The MCU's Multiverse Saga Peaked 4 Years Ago, And Not Even Avengers: Doomsday Can Top It
Marvel's Multiverse Saga has been the most inconsistent era, but one story delivered a universal lesson that resonates beyond time and space.
10 Adult Animated Comedies Better Than Family Guy
Family Guy is known for its outrageous, rapid-fire cutaway gags, but if that's not your thing, these adult animated comedies are a great alternative.
5 Best Plot Twists In Fantasy Shows
Fantasy is practically built for incredible moments that shift the status quo, and these plot twists showcase why we love escapist fiction so much.
The It Franchise Has Forgotten What Makes Pennywise Scary
Welcome to Derry is one of the stronger Stephen King TV adaptations, but three episodes in, Pennywise doesn't feel like a threat.
10 Twilight Zone Episodes That Would Have Worked Better As Movies
Some Twilight Zone stories feel bigger than 25 minutes, their ideas and themes demanding the depth and scale only a feature film could deliver.
20 Best SNL Characters Of All Time, Ranked
Saturday Night Live’s revolving door of comedians paved the way for some of the best original characters that are cemented in comedy forever.
7 Most Overrated Episodes Of Doctor Who
Doctor Who is not only one of the best sci-fi shows ever, but it's also one of the best TV shows. That said, even the greats have overrated episodes.
It's Always Sunny's Most Bizarre Charlie Joke Needs To Come Back After 7 Years
One of Charlie Kelly’s funniest running gags has been on ice for seven years and counting, and it’s time for the Gang to bring it back.