Dais Johnston

Dais Johnston is a staff writer at Inverse covering Entertainment and Culture, particularly international media and social justice in media. Their work has previously appeared on BUST.com and The Belladonna. They have a degree in Theatre from Agnes Scott College, focusing on screenwriting and the elements of storytelling. As a military child, Dais grew up all over the world, giving a global perspective to the stories we all enjoy and what they have in common. They are also part of a zoom theatre troupe, the Cobalt Internet Theater, live-streaming table reads of classic TV and movie scripts.

TV

Stranger Things Season 5 Is Bringing Back Its Most Iconic Sci-Fi Concept

Time to go back to The Upside Down’s roots.

By Dais Johnston
News

Star Wars Canon Just Confirmed The Most Controversial Fan Theory

Dive into the legacy of Rex.

By Dais Johnston
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Apartment 7A is the Rogue One of Horror Prequels

Welcome to the Bramford...

By Dais Johnston
House of Harkness

Agatha All Along Episode 5 Release Date, Time, and Plot for the Marvel Show

Another week, another trial.

By Dais Johnston
TV

Netflix Is About to Drop The Most Influential Fantasy Epic of All Time

100 Years of Solitude is coming.

By Dais Johnston
News

Netflix Just Canceled the Most Underrated Epic Mythology Show

Not even gods can survive the streamer’s chopping block.

By Dais Johnston
TV

'Doctor Who’s' Original Hero Is Planning a Comeback

Is it time for a family reunion?

By Dais Johnston
No One's Laughing Now

'The Penguin' Just Nailed One Crucial Thing That 'Joker 2' Fumbled

When did Arkham get a music class?

By Dais Johnston
Entertainment

The Most Promising Sci-Fi Reboot of 2025 Finally Has a Release Date

Stephen King’s toughest jogger returns.

By Dais Johnston
Review

In The Franchise, The Marvel Machine Gets the Parody It So Richly Deserves

(But DC mostly gets a pass thanks to corporate synergy.)

By Dais Johnston
Review

Vox Machina Season 3 Proves the Critical Role Animated Series Is Here to Stay

What started as a home DnD game is now three seasons of gripping animated action.

By Dais Johnston
Movies

Netflix's New Sci-Fi Epic Looks Nothing Like the Graphic Novel That Inspired It

Here’s why that’s a problem.

By Dais Johnston
Opinion

Marvel Could Be Making a Fatal Mistake That Could Ruin Its Future Movies, Report Reveals

Studios are now turning to fans to avoid backlash, and that's a major problem.

By Dais Johnston
MCU

'Agatha All Along' Just Came Through on a Wildly Overdue Marvel First

These witches have history.

By Dais Johnston
News

Simu Liu is Starring in a Mysterious Sci-Fi Thriller

The man needs something to do while we wait for Shang-Chi 2...

By Dais Johnston
The Inverse Interview

Sam Mendes on Returning to James Bond: “Never Say Never”

As executive producer on HBO’s The Franchise, Mendes is using his blockbuster experience to help skewer another iconic movie franchise.

By Dais Johnston
Star Wars

Giancarlo Esposito Thinks the Next Star Wars Movie Might Start a Secret Trilogy

Three seasons and... three movies?

By Dais Johnston
The Inverse Interview

A Fan-Favorite 'Doctor Who' Character Could Finally Come Back

“An absolute highlight of my career.”

By Dais Johnston
Entertainment

Agatha All Along Episode 4 Release Date, Start Time, Plot, and More for the Marvel Show

The Witches’ Road goes psychedelic in the coven’s next trial.

By Dais Johnston
News

Netflix Just Revealed Our First Look at Its Massive New Sci-Fi Movie

Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt in a bad wig, and Mr. Peanut — what’s not to love?

By Dais Johnston