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.

Timey-Wimey

It's All A TV Show? A Brief History Of 'Doctor Who's Meta-Fiction

Which Time Lord is real?

By Ryan Britt
The Force

Sigourney Weaver's New 'Mandalorian' Pilot Is a Star Wars Game-Changer

But did she fly for the Rebellion before?

By Ryan Britt
The Force

Ryan Gosling's 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Reveals A Surprising Timeline

What can it mean?

By Ryan Britt
Thunderbolts, Assemble

Has Marvel Already Secretly Introduced the New Avengers?

Maybe Earth's mightiest heroes aren't so mighty anymore.

By Ryan Britt
TV

Here’s Everything We Know About 'Alien: Earth' So Far

We’ll finally hear the screaming.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

A Forgotten ‘50s Sci-Fi Reboot Is Nothing Like You Would Imagine

This isn’t the retro space opera you’re looking for...

By Ryan Britt
Virtual Worlds

'Black Mirror' Just Outdid 'Ready Player One'

Time to level up.

By Ryan Britt
Timey-Wimey

'Doctor Who' Just Revived An Underused Sci-Fi Trope

Part Time Lord. Part underground resistance leader.

By Ryan Britt
Lost Memories

'Black Mirror' Season 7’s Best Episode Just Flipped a Classic Sci-Fi Premise

How does memory really work?

By Ryan Britt
Through the Looking Glass

Is There A Unified 'Black Mirror' Timeline? Do We Care?

The argument for (and against) too much 'Black Mirror' contunity.

By Ryan Britt
Deep Cuts

'Black Mirror' Has a Very Deep-Cut Star Trek Easter Egg You Probably Missed

Who remembers this toy?

By Ryan Britt
AI Worlds

'Black Mirror' Season 7’s Sweetest Episode Puts a Fresh Twist on a Classic Sci-Fi Trope

Is getting trapped in a simulation such a bad thing?

By Ryan Britt
Review

'Black Mirror' Season 7 Finally Gets The Show Back To Its Sci-Fi Roots

The seventh season delivers. And then some.

By Ryan Britt
Trailers

Apple TV+’s Next Great Sci-Fi Show Just Revealed a Big Star Trek Connection

The first Murderbot trailer is stacked.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

One Of The Most Influential Sci-Fi Shows Ever Changed Everything

Does this one hold up?

By Ryan Britt
The Spice

Robert Pattinson Could Breathe New Life Into Wild 'Dune 3' Role

Is he really playing THAT character?

By Ryan Britt
TV

Star Trek's Latest Meta Twist Has A Wild Canon Precedent

Trek in your Trek.

By Ryan Britt
Reel Science

One Beloved ‘Star Trek’ Writer Is Making His Most Brilliant Sci-Fi Concept a Reality

From "The Inner Light" to the Red Planet.

By Ryan Britt
Space Heroes

'Fantastic Four' Is About To Double Down On A Risky Sci-Fi Trope

An MCU movie about astronauts?

By Ryan Britt
Binge

What’s The Best Order In Which To Watch The Alien Movies?

There’s more than one way to plan your face-hugger marathon.

By Ryan Britt