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.

TV

Here’s Everything You Need To Know About 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3

The continuing mission continues soon.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The First Sci-Fi TV Series Is Still Lost to Time

Nobody ever made them like this.

By Ryan Britt
Movies

How Rutger Hauer Made Harrison Ford "Disappear" in 'Blade Runner'

A new documentary chronicles the life and work of Rutger Hauer.

By Ryan Britt
Marvel Theory

A New 'Thunderbolts*' Trailer Reveals Why the Avengers Aren't In the Movie

It's not what you think.

By Ryan Britt
Mutant Party

'Avengers: Doomsday Confirms X-Men Crossover With Several Key Legacy Actors

Worlds collide.

By Ryan Britt
The Force

'Ahsoka' Season 2 Just Got a Hopeful Update

Time to head back to a different faraway galaxy.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

'Doctor Who’s Modern Era Rebooted With a Truly Jarring Episode

Was "Rose" a masterpiece?

By Ryan Britt
Movies

A Classic Monster Movie Will Be Reborn Again

Wrapped in speculation.

By Ryan Britt
Star Wars

'Andor' Finally Reveals The Secret Origin of An Iconic Star Wars Partnership

This story will no longer be "vague and unconvincing."

By Ryan Britt
Face-Huggers

'Alien: Earth' Doubles Down On 'Alien’s Scariest, And Most Unexpected, Villain

New Alien: Earth footage looks terrifying.

By Ryan Britt
Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Season 2’s Episode Titles Reveal The Return Of A Dangerous Trope

The return of a crack?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

15 Years Later, One 'Battlestar' Origin Is Still Shockingly Dark

Does "Ghosts in the Machine" hold up?

By Ryan Britt
Tardis Talk

'Doctor Who's New Era Could End Sooner Than We Thought

Who will likely never end. But, an offscreen regeneration —of sorts — might be coming.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

With One Line, Star Trek Reinvented Its Biggest Star

Sure. Klingons are hardcore. But what about this guy?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

We Need The Bionic Woman Now More Than Ever

Who needs The Six Million Dollar Man?

By Ryan Britt
Trek Talk

We Just Got A Huge Update on the Next Star Trek Series

This seems like a classic set-up.

By Ryan Britt
So Say We All

'Battlestar’s Showrunner Finally Addresses the Show's Biggest Question

Ronald D. Moore and Katee Sackhoff are getting into it.

By Ryan Britt
Would You Like to Know More?

Can Neill Blomkamp’s 'Starship Troopers' Reboot Top The Original?

He’s doing his part.

By Ryan Britt
Time Crystals

Star Trek Just Dropped A Wild Canon Twist For A Forgotten Character

Whatever happened to Klingon Jesus?

By Ryan Britt
Dark Forces

5 Years Later, One Star Wars Villain Could Somehow Return

Attack of the clone?

By Ryan Britt