Ryan Britt

Ryan Britt is the features editor for Inverse. He covers TV, film, spaceflight and books, with emphases on science fiction history, Star Trek, Dune, Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Doctor Who, comics, ‘80s pop culture, and fantasy. 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 Spice Must Flow’ (2023); all from Plume/Dutton Books (Penguin Random House).

His other writing has been published with Men’s Journal, the New York Times, Esquire, Den of Geek!, SyFy Wire, VICE, Clarkesworld, Reactor, StarTrek.com, and elsewhere.

Retro Sci-Fi Comeback

Daisy Ridley's 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' Reboot Has A Star Trek Secret Weapon

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea is resurfacing, and it could revitalize a forgotten and foundational sci-fi franchise.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

5 Years Later, 'Dune' Represents The Best (And Worst) Of Modern Sci-Fi Epics

The 2021 Dune created a new frenzy for the Arrakis saga, but its legacy remains in flux.

By Ryan Britt
Rule Them All

'Rings of Power' Finally Reveals The Most Important 'Lord Of The Rings' Moment

There’s literally no LotR without this moment. Will The Rings of Power deliver?

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

'VisionQuest' Just Quietly Changed MCU Canon — With A Deep-Cut Easter Egg

Markridge is the key to a big 'Iron Man' retcon.

By Ryan Britt
Treks Not Taken

James McAvoy's Star Trek Series Pitch Sounds Amazing

The Professor X actor was close to playing Jean-Luc Picard in a tantalizing prequel series.

By Ryan Britt
Treks Past

Star Trek's Most Debauched Episode Was Almost The Pilot

Could “Mudd’s Women” have launched the franchise?

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

Two Star Trek Legends Reveal Their Fears About Joining The Franchise

Imagine there's no Data. Or The Doctor.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

Denise Crosby Is Ready To Explore Tasha’s Brutal Backstory

The Next Generation is ready to unpack more of Tasha Yar’s story.

By Ryan Britt
NYCC 2026

William Shatner Reveals Why New Generations Still Love Classic Star Trek

Captain Kirk himself gives his thoughts on The Sixty-Year Mission.

By Ryan Britt
Review

'VisionQuest' Takes Marvel's Most Magical Idea And Turns It Into Full-Blown Sci-Fi

The series will delight certain Marvel fans, while others may be longing for an absent witch or two.

By Ryan Britt
Cheat Sheet

'Starfleet Academy' Season 2 Has A New Cast And Fast-Approaching Release Date

Here’s what we know about the next steps of the young adventurers in the Final Frontier.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

'Dark Matter' Season 2 Reveals Daniela's Trauma — And It’s Got Nothing To Do With The Multiverse

Things are starting to make sense.

By Ryan Britt
Secret Histories

How Star Trek Created Fan Fic As We Know It

The final frontier was the foundation for fan fiction.

By Ryan Britt
Living Legends

Andy Weir Loves Your 'Project Hail Mary' Fanfic

Andy Weir doesn’t just like fanfic. He’s been doing it for decades.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

20 Years Ago, The Best Sci-Fi Show Of The Century Went Darker Than Ever Before

Battlestar Galactica’s third season began with one of the most hardcore storylines ever, which holds up like it aired yesterday.

By Ryan Britt
Entertainment

A Very Brief History Of Fan Fiction

Brush up on your fan fic.

By Ryan Britt
Entertainment

The Fan Fiction Issue

Inverse and Bustle's joint celebration of all things fanfic in from the distant past to 2026.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

"Tomorrow's Enterprise" Was Almost The 'Strange New Worlds' Series Finale

“We wrote the goodbye episode, and then we got to change it to the ‘see you later’ episode.”

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

Star Trek Might Finally Bring Back A Pivotal Character

Gary Mitchell cometh?

By Ryan Britt
Cheat Sheet

'Strange New Worlds' Season 5 Will Be A More "Traditional" Star Trek Episode Format

Season 4 has ended. So, what’s next for Season 5?

By Ryan Britt