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.

Retrospective

The Moment 'Doctor Who' Perfected A Captivating Trope

A love story across time, all building to a shocking ending.

By Dais Johnston
Spoilers

'The Boys' Just Hit A Crucial Turning Point — And Set Up Its Next Spinoff

In its final few episodes, Amazon's hit superhero series is already setting up its own prequel.

By Dais Johnston
News

'The Boys' Series Finale Will Pull Off A Historic First For The Franchise

Big-screen bloodshed.

By Dais Johnston
News

Netflix’s 'One Piece' Anime Remake Will Make Things Easier For New Fans

Luffy’s about to get (another) makeover.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'The Odyssey' Trailer Reveals A Change To The Classic Story

A new glimpse at the epic adventure teases all of Odysseus’ trials.

By Dais Johnston
Blast Points

Star Wars Is Doubling-Down On Its Dumbest Trope

So much for “only Imperial Stormtroopers are so precise.”

By Dais Johnston
News

Netflix's Next Big Fantasy Franchise Is Achieving A Surprising Historic First

Step through the wardrobe and into the movie theater.

By Dais Johnston
Review

Netflix’s 'Lord Of The Flies' Is The Best Survival Thriller Of The Year

The child survival story that started it all.

By Dais Johnston
Flashback

'Casper' Could Suddenly Get The 'Wednesday' Treatment

The new series will follow another classic Christina Ricci work.

By Dais Johnston
Drop the Hammer

Marvel's Most Underrated Director Has An Idea For How To Fix Thor

Like Branagh from heaven.

By Dais Johnston
News

'The Boys' Showrunner Reveals How 'Gen V' Characters Could Return

Could we get a junior year abroad?

By Dais Johnston
Spoilers

'The Boys’ Latest Shocker Puts A Cap On Its Best Character Arc

Turns out The Boys can show nuamce when it wants to!

By Dais Johnston
Future Reads

'Murderbot's' Endgame Seems To Be Set

Even an assassin has to retire eventually.

By Dais Johnston
AI Overlords

HBO Max's Most Underrated Show Is Secretly About AI Dystopia

A Hollywood comedy is taking on Hollywood’s biggest debate.

By Dais Johnston
Rightside Up

Netflix’s Promising New 'Stranger Things' Spinoff Has Been Renewed For Season 2

And we already know what it’s about.

By Dais Johnston
The Force

Star Wars Is Making Its Most Underrated Villains Scary Again

It’s time to get inquisitive.

By Dais Johnston
News

James Gunn Reveals 'The Authority' Movie Has Been Shelved

One of the initial projects announced by this new DCU may not happen at all.

By Dais Johnston
End of an Era

'The Boys' Launched The Perfect Spinoff. So Why Was It Canceled?

Gen V didn’t even get a chance to declare a major.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Teaser Reveals The Bloodiest Season Yet

“There will be no doubt who the gods have chosen to rule.”

By Dais Johnston
TV

The 10 Most Exciting TV Shows To Look Out For This Summer

From returning hits to risky new experiments, here's all the TV to mark your calendar for this summer.

By Dais Johnston