Erika Lippoldt

Erika Lippoldt—yeah, her name’s been popping up a lot if you pay any attention to TV that’s, you know, actually interesting. She’s not just some behind-the-scenes nobody. Nah, she’s been one of those writers you can thank when you binge Sweet Tooth and suddenly realize you’ve been sitting in the same spot for four hours, snacks all over the couch. Sweet Tooth, that weirdly wholesome post-apocalyptic thing with the kid who has antlers? That show’s got her fingerprints all over it. She’s got a knack for blending the dark and the hopeful without making it feel forced. Now, let’s talk Star Trek. Erika’s been in the writers’ room for Star Trek: Discovery, which, honestly, was a wild ride from the first episode. She’s one of the brains making that universe feel fresh instead of just riding on nostalgia fumes. Dialogue that crackles, plots that actually twist—yeah, that’s her jam. And as if that wasn’t enough, she’s also lined up for Star Trek: Section 31, which people have been buzzing about since, well, ages ago. If you’re into sci-fi or just want stories that don’t treat you like an idiot, Erika’s probably already written something you secretly love. She’s got range, too—she can do epic space drama, heartfelt apocalypse, whatever. You probably haven’t seen the last of her, not by a long shot.