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.

Hidden Space History

One Forgotten Space Mission Just Got A Wild Sci-Fi Twist

Forget Mars. Let's talk about the Venus missions in Star City.

By Ryan Britt
Review

'The Agency' Season 2 Blows Other Spy Shows Out Of The Water

Neither self-referential nor cliché, The Agency continues to channel the John le Carré spirit, with modern binge-worthy propulsion.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

One Mind-Blowing Star Trek Twist Remains Awesome

Let's revisit the timey-wimest cameo in Star Trek history.

By Ryan Britt
Trailers

The Most Important Space Bromance Is Back

Strange New Worlds is getting closer and closer to The Original Series.

By Ryan Britt
Future Streaming

10 Years Ago, Nobody Could Have Predicted The Streaming Wars

Remember CBS All Access?

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

Why You Should Watch One 2019 'For All Mankind' Episode, Right After The Latest 'Star City'

Let's talk about world-altering meet-cutes.

By Ryan Britt
Inverse Recommends

After A Whole Year Off Streaming, 'Doctor Who' Finally Has A Home Again

Doctor Who has returned, the long way round.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

'Star Trek V' Is Great Because It’s A Captain Kirk Movie

I couldn’t help but notice your pain!

By Ryan Britt
Best Future Streaming Service, Question?

'Project Hail Mary' Is Finally Coming To Streaming — But Not The Way You Think

Amaze!

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

I Watched ‘Close Encounters’ 48 Years Later, And It’s A Giant Mess

'Close' but no encounter.

By Ryan Britt
Regeneration

'Doctor Who' Reaches The End Of An Era — And The Future Is Unclear

Wither 'Doctor Who'?

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

The "End" Of The Dune Saga Still Feels Like A Mess

Chapterhouse: Dune was the last Dune book Frank Herbert ever wrote. It still haunts us to this day.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

This '12 Monkeys' Time-Loop Episode Has Never Been Topped

Was this the most heartbreaking, and somehow, uplifting time loop of all time?

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

40 Years Ago, A Star Trek Legend Almost Saved A Bizarre Sci-Fi Flop

Come for the bad alien invasion remake. Stay for Louise Fletcher.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

'Star City' Has Already Solved One Big Mystery — But The Twist Is Just The Beginning

Who is the mole selling space secrets to the US?

By Ryan Britt
Movies

The Best 'Masters Of The Universe' Deep Cut Is A Strange 'Highlander' Reference

Princes of the Universe indeed.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

“A Good Man Goes To War” Remains A High Point Of Matt Smith’s 'Doctor Who' Tenure

The 11th Doctor's heyday was full of surprises.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

The One Where Data Gets A Girlfriend Is A Star Trek Worth Revisiting

When TNG was in its soap opera phase, one episode delivered a bittersweet love story.

By Ryan Britt
Review

'Masters Of The Universe' Achieves The Impossible

The new live-action He-Man is both kidding around and playing it straight.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

Where Were You When 'Space: Above And Beyond' Ended?

One of the greatest military sci-fi epics had a killer cliffhanger.

By Ryan Britt