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.

Boldly Twisting

Star Trek Has Just Quietly Rebooted 3 Controversial Canon Events

The Last Starship is rewriting the history of the future, for the better.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

10 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Changed The Time Paradox Game Forever

Who composed Beethoven's 5th?

By Ryan Britt
Binge

What's The Best Watch Order For The 'Predator' Movies?

The Predator universe is a classic franchise. But how many films in the series are classics?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

With One Major Character Upgrade, Star Trek Made History

Is Worf the most important character in Star Trek?

By Ryan Britt
Mashups

31 Years Later, One Star Trek Gaming Format Is Going Back To Its Roots

It’s all in the cards.

By Ryan Britt
Art

Renato Casaro's Amazing Sci-Fi Artwork Will Live Forever

The painter was 89 when he passed away.

By Ryan Britt
Trek Talk

An Ambitious Star Trek Spinoff Just Revealed Deep-Cut Details

It’s been a long time...

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

40 Years Ago, One Sci-Fi Rail-Shooter Was Weirder Than You Can Imagine

Get ready for the fantasy zone!

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

There Would Be No Sci-Fi TV As We Know It Without 'Tom Corbett, Space Cadet'

Seventy-five years ago, Tom Corbett set the stage for Star Trek and all sorts of sci-fi TV.

By Ryan Britt
Spooky Season

19 Incredible Horror Movies You Can (And Should) Own Now

From horror classics to new thrills.

By Ryan Britt
The Force

The Controversial 'Revenge of the Sith' Novelization Is Getting A Massive Upgrade

The wrath of Anakin is back and better than ever.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

35 Years Ago, One Innovative Sci-Fi Adventure Changed Gaming Forever

All wings report in!

By Ryan Britt
The Lex Factor

'Peacemaker' Just Created A Clear Path For Lex Luthor In 'Man of Tomorrow'

With one scene, the status quo of the DCU is suddenly very different.

By Ryan Britt
The Long Trek

Zachary Quinto Gives A Hopeful Update About 'Star Trek 4'

Could there still be hope for a sequel beyond Star Trek Beyond?

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

Things Are Looking Good For 'Alien: Earth' Season 2

The story will continue. Probably.

By Ryan Britt
The Force

'Mandalorian & Grogu' Finally Fulfills An Unspoken Star Wars Promise

Is the Rebels renaissance continuing?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

One Massively Pivotal Star Trek Episode Is Bizarrely Underrated

Everyone loves the cliffhanger. But what about the resolution?

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

'Alien: Earth' Season 2 Needs To Answer A Very Big Xenomorph Question — Or Face A Revolt

The Alien: Earth finale is great. But can the series address its biggest loose end?

By Ryan Britt
Trailers

'Mandalorian & Grogu' Trailer Reveals Din Djarin’s New Job, Old Ship

The new trailer makes Mando into a New Republic hero.

By Ryan Britt and Dais Johnston
Codex

'Strange New Worlds' Season 4 Will Be The End Of One Specific Kind Of Star Trek

The next season of the Star Trek show won't be its last. But some things will change.

By Ryan Britt
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