Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Aeron Mer Eclarinal

Senior Editor / Content Lead

Aeron Mer Eclarinal is the Content Lead, Content Creator, and writer of The Direct. Aeron has been working for The Direct for three years, starting in March 2020. Aeron plays an active role in the day-to-day operations of The Direct by writing news and feature articles, ideating content, researching news, and creating social captions. 

Prior to joining The Direct, Aeron worked as a New Media Creator for 90.7 Love Radio of the Manila Broadcasting Company from 2016 to 2017. Aeron then worked as a Creative Solutions Specialist at Magic Inc

Aeron holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Far Eastern University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2016. 

You can follow Aeron on Twitter (@aeronchino) to stay up-to-date with his latest thoughts about all things superheroes and the galaxy far, far, away.

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Aeron Mer Eclarinal's Latest The Direct Articles

Blake's 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3 Role Solves Jeremiah's Prom Mystery from Season 2

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 finally gave a face to the name by introducing Blake in an important episode.

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Alien Earth's 'Metamorphosis' Episode Title Has a Clever Double Meaning

Alien: Earth Episode 3's title, Metamorphosis, has a deeper meaning, and it involves Xenomorphs and hybrids.

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James Gunn Announces The 3 Major Factions Fighting for Control of the DCU

These three factions are vying for "domination" within the DCU, and it could lead to a major conflict.

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Alien Earth's Cyborg Backstory Details Get Officially Revealed (With 1 Major Twist)

Alien: Earth's cyborg, Morrow, has an unexpected backstory based on new dialogue from Episode 3.

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Butterfly TV Show's Caddis Is Steeped In Spy Secrecy

Prime Video's Butterfly series introduced a sinister organization called Caddis, and it's crucial to the plot.

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Disney+ Quietly Cancels One of Its Biggest Shows

Disney+ put the axe to one of its most significant shows, and it's quite unfortunate.

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Sullivan's Crossing: Everybody Who Dies In Seasons 1-3, Both On-Screen & Off

The small town of Timberlake, Nova Scotia has had its fair share of tragedies in Sullivan's Crossing.

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Miss Governor Season 2 Is Getting Manifested by Netflix Series Star Jade Novah Following Part 2 Debut

A strong campaign for Miss Governor Season 2 has secretly begun following the release of Season 1, Part 2 on Netflix.

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Peacemaker Season 2 Won't Bring Back the Show's 2 Biggest Superheroes (Confirmed)

Two notable DC heroes who made a surprise appearance in Season 1 will not return in Peacemaker Season 2.

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Sullivan's Crossing Confirms If Maggie Has Her Baby After Pregnancy - And Reveals the Aftermath - In Season 3

Sullivan's Crossing Season 3 revealed the heartbreaking truth about Maggie Sullivan's pregnancy.

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Alien Earth: Every Type of Aliens Species In New Show (Photos)

The Xenomorph isn't the only dangerous alien that the humans need to deal with in Alien: Earth.

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Sullivan's Crossing Unveils What Walter Did - And How He Messed Up - In Season 2 Episode 6

Sullivan's Crossing Season 2, Episode 6 exposed a major bombshell about Walter Lancaster.

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Sullivans Crossing's Helen Culver Actress Is a Familiar Face for TV Buffs

Sullivan's Crossing Season 3 added a new cast member with whom Battlestar Galactica fans may be familiar.

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Alien: Earth's Species 64 Creature Has a Truly Wild Power

Alien: Earth introduced a new alien that could rival the harsh brutality of the Xenomorph.

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Sullivan's Crossing: Cal Circles July 22 for an Important Reason, as Implied by Season One's Finale

There is a compelling reason why Cal decided to circle July 22 in Sullivan's Crossing Season 1.

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Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 Spoilers Shared by Netflix

Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 is poised to raise the stakes even more after that wild cliffhanger ending in Part 1.

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Claire's Parents Fate In 'Outlander: Blood of My Blood' Changes Everything We Thought We Knew About Them

Outlander: Blood of My Blood revealed an important tidbit about the fate of Claire's parents, and it's quite shocking.

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When Susannah Dies In 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Got Secretly Disclosed Last Season - And Why The Timing Matters to Belly & Jeremiah

Susannah Fisher's death in The Summer I Turned Pretty is a pivotal moment in Belly's life in the book and series.

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Cesare's Final Enzo Decision at the End of 'Mafia: Old Country' Is Completely Driven By His Power-Hungry Jealousy

Enzo has had quite a compelling journey in Mafia: The Old Country, but he made mistakes along the way.

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Wednesday Season 2: Principal Weems' Replacement Is Hiding a Dark Secret

Nevermore's new principal, Barry Dort, may not be as nice as Principal Weems as fans thought.

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Marvel Insider Compares Spider-Man: Brand New Day to One of MCU’s Best Movies

A report has revealed exciting news about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and it is being compared to a top-tier MCU flick.

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James Gunn Offers First Official Update On DCU’s New Flash

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn is hyping up the DCU's Flash by providing fans with an interesting update.

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James Gunn Is Having Second Thoughts About the DCU

James Gunn opened up about the challenges of developing the DCU and the regrets he made along the way.

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The 5th Wave Series Tells If Cassie & Evan End Up Together (Spoiler: It's Not a Great Outcome)

Rick Yancey's trilogy of The 5th Wave novels had a definitive ending to Cassie and Evan's story.

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Wednesday Season 2's Crow Killer Identity Revealed - And Who they Are Is a Huge Twist

The identity of the Avian killer in Wednesday Season 2, Part 1 is not who you think.

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The 5th Wave: Evan Walker's Fate Revealed by the Book Series - What Happened to Him After He Destroys the Base

Evan Walker plays a vital role in Cassie's life in The Fifth Wave trilogy of novels.

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Wednesday Season 2 Confirms Why Enid & Ajax Broke Up: 'I've Changed'

Emma Myers' Enid has a new love interest in Wednesday Season 2, ditching her former lover, Ajax, along the way.

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Wednesday Season 2 Gives Morticia a Very Different Look (Photos)

Wednesday Season 2 is not only giving Morticia a much bigger role, but she also looks different.

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Why Tyler Hates Wednesday In Season 2 - And How a Very Close Family Member Caused the Strife

Wednesday Season 2 reveals that Tyler still hates Wednesday so much because of a dark secret involving his mom.

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Freakier Friday Coleman Family Tree (With Pictures) - Tess, Anna, Harper & More

Freakier Friday's family tree became much bigger after 2003's original movie from Disney.

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Marvel Studios' Phase 6 Just Confirmed Its 6th Street-Level Superhero

The MCU's street-level heroes will take the spotlight in Phase 6 amid growing Multiversal threats.

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Wednesday Season 2 Indicates How Old Pugsley, Enid, Wednesday Addams & Others Are (Character Ages Details)

Wednesday Season 2 brings back its core characters to the forefront and the gap between their ages are not that much.

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Thirteen Movie: Evie Kissed Mel for This Wicked Purpose

Thirteen revealed a disturbing scene between Evie and Tracy's mother, Mel, that has some viewers talking.

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'Thirteen' Movie Tells Why Evie Betrays Tracy, And It's for a Messed Up Reason

Evie has a messed-up reason why she decided to betray her new friend, Tracy, in Thirteen.

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The Chi: Jada Actor Seemingly Confirms Why She Left the Show - And It Wasn't Her Choosing

Yolonda Ross seems unhappy about her exit in The Chi's Season 7 finale.

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Final Destination: Bloodlines Confirms Why Erik Died: 'Things Get Messy'

Final Destination: Bloodlines has no shortage of deaths, but Erik's demise stands out because of how brutal it is.

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Marvel Studios Officially Confirms Its 9th Threequel Movie

Another threequel movie under the Marvel Cinematic Universe's roof will soon make its way to the big screen.

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My Oxford Year Plot Summary and Movie vs. Book Story Differences

Netflix's My Oxford Year movie has a different ending from the books, and it's highly debatable.

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My Oxford Year Confirms How Old Anna Is - And It's Not the Same Age as Actress Sofia Carson

Netflix's My Oxford Year hinted at Anna's age based on clues about her past and her educational background.

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Cecelia's My Oxford Year Actor & Netflix Character Explained

Cecilia's role in My Oxford Year has fans questioning who she truly is in Jamie's life.

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