Ryan Britt

Ryan Britt is an editor and writer for Inverse. He covers TV, film, and books, with emphases on science fiction, Star Trek, Dune, Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Doctor Who, comics, ‘80s pop culture, ‘90s music, kids’ media, and more. Formerly, he was the entertainment editor for Fatherly.

He is also the author of three non-fiction books: "Luke Skywalker Can’t Read" (2015), “Phasers On Stun!”(2022), and the Dune history book “The Spice Must Flow” (2023); all from Plume/Dutton Books (Penguin Random House.) His other writing has been published with the New York Times, Esquire, Den of Geek, SyFy Wire, VICE, StarTrek.com and elsewhere.

Ryan is represented by the Fischer-Harbage Literary Agency and lives in Portland, Maine with his wife and daughter.

Retrospective

The Darkest Chapter In Star Wars Was 'Ewoks'

A horror show without end.

By Ryan Britt
Plot Twist

Can 'Foundation' Still Pull Off Its Oldest Twist Ending?

Season 3 might be changing a big part of the 1952 novel.

By Ryan Britt
TV

Star Trek Has Finally Fixed A Divisive Canon Retcon

The measure of a Gorn.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

How One Forgotten Sci-Fi TV Show Briefly Became The Next Star Trek

Welcome to Moonbase Alpha.

By Ryan Britt
Sequel Alert

The 2027 'Superman' Sequel Will Reboot A Classic Costume

James Gunn is giving us Lex in that green suit.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

Alien: Earth's Thrilling Flashback Episode Leaves One Unanswered Question

This Weyland-Yutani prequel story doesn't quite give us everything. But should it?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The "Worst" Highlander Movie Ever Would Be Celebrated Today

This kind of deft retcon is good, actually.

By Ryan Britt
The Laws of Robotics

Apple's Most Epic Sci-Fi Show Just Teased The Spinoff We Really Want

More robots, please?

By Ryan Britt
Fascinating

What Is A Vulcan? 61 Years Later, Star Trek Reboots A Central Question

Logic or passion? That is the question.

By Ryan Britt
Future Spoilers

'Alien' Has Finally Revealed What Happens To Earth In The Future

Who rules the world in 2120?

By Ryan Britt
TV

'Peacemaker's Best Deep-Cut Easter Egg Reboots A Forgotten Superman Villain

A baddie from before the dawn of Luthor.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

40 Years Ago, One Atari Game Quietly Broke New Ground

When was the first time Indiana Jones looked cool in a video game?

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

One ‘Foundation’ Villain Has A Surprising Inspiration — And It's Not ‘Game of Thrones’

The actor is going deep on a terrifying character.

By Ryan Britt
Quantum Unfolding

'Peacemaker' Season 2’s Shocking Murder Has Deeper References Beyond DC

This isn’t just about the multiverse.

By Ryan Britt
Space Military?

Star Trek Has Finally Unpacked Its Oldest Paradox

What is the point of Starfleet, anyway?

By Ryan Britt
Facehuggers

'Alien: Earth' Just Revealed It Actually Doesn't Contradict 'Prometheus' At All

Maybe all this canon is totally fine.

By Ryan Britt
Remembrance

Terence Stamp's Superman Legacy Is Way Deeper Than You Think

He was famous as Zod. But did you know he was also Jor-El?

By Ryan Britt
Timey Wimey

Star Trek And Doctor Who Just Sneakily Crossed Over For The First Time On Screen

Did you spot a little blue box?

By Ryan Britt
Miracle Workers

'Strange New Worlds' Just Redefined Star Trek’s Most Resourceful Character

Working miracles didn’t happen overnight.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

One Iconic Sci-Fi Movie Beautifully Defined A Genre Forever

Adventures in the 4th dimension were never the same after this.

By Ryan Britt
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