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.

News

'Stranger Things' Season 5's Shocking Cameo Is "Very Important" To The Ending

An old friend is back.

By Dais Johnston
The Inverse Awards

The 25 Best TV Shows Of The Year, Ranked

The small screen has never been better.

By Hoai-Tran Bui, Ryan Britt, Dais Johnston and Lyvie Scott
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'Troll 2' Might Be The Strangest Monster Movie Of The Year

It may be a Norwegian reskin of a classic formula, but it only makes it better.

By Dais Johnston
TV

'Last Samurai Standing' Is 'The Hunger Games' But Cooler

Swords out.

By Dais Johnston
Spoilers

Here’s How 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Volume 1 Sets Up An Epic Finale

That’s all we get until Christmas.

By Dais Johnston
Review

'Stranger Things' Season 5 Is Worth The Wait

Despite a few cringey moments, Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 revitalizes the series.

By Dais Johnston
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'All Her Fault' Has The Most Shocking Twist I’ve Seen This Year

Every mother’s worst nightmare turns into a twisting fable.

By Dais Johnston
TV

Here’s What To Remember Before 'Stranger Things' Season 5

It’s been three years, so let’s brush up.

By Dais Johnston
TV

'Stranger Things' Season 5 Trailer Reveals Eleven's Newest Power

In the words of Van Halen, jump.

By Dais Johnston
The Inverse Interview

Ethan Slater On Boq’s New Journey And That Big 'Gen V' Twist

“Being an actor is being in service to somebody else's storytelling, which is a really exciting thing to do.”

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'Sunrise on the Reaping' Trailer Brings The Hunger Games To A Brand New Era

Let the 50th Hunger Games begin!

By Dais Johnston
News

'Rebels' Creator Reveals 'Ahsoka's Biggest Mistake

“It was absolutely not the plan.”

By Dais Johnston
News

Rian Johnson Is Already Thinking About 'Knives Out 4'

Back 4 more.

By Dais Johnston
News

'Twisted Metal' Season 3 Is Officially Happening

There’s someone new behind the wheel.

By Dais Johnston
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'The Mighty Nein' Is The Perfect Introduction To Critical Role

It’s your turn to roll.

By Dais Johnston
Trailers

'Project Hail Mary' Trailer Reveals Its Clever Twist On A Classic Sci-Fi Trope

No one’s getting lost in translation.

By Dais Johnston
Retrospective

20 Years Ago, The Harry Potter Series Reached Its Peak

The one movie that takes the franchise from good to great.

By Dais Johnston
News

'Doctor Who's Next Big Spinoff Is In More Trouble Than You Think

The Sea Devils will take a while to cross the Atlantic.

By Dais Johnston
News

'Black Panther 3' May Come Sooner Than We Think

It’s “Wakanda Forever,” not “Wakanda For Two Movies.”

By Dais Johnston
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'The Beast In Me' Is An Elevated Netflix Miniseries

Succession meets Gone Girl in this Netflix miniseries.

By Dais Johnston