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.

Rewind

30 Years Ago, I Saw 'Independence Day' In The Theater, And You Had To Be There

The movie has become a meme, but in 1996, it was like a rock concert.

By Ryan Britt
The Force

How 'The Ninth Jedi' Will Avoid The Modern Star Wars Curse

Imagine a new galaxy far, far away.

By Ryan Britt
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You Can Finally Watch 'Project Hail Mary' On A Regular Streaming Service

Where to stream great movie, question?

By Ryan Britt
Trailers

The First 'Neuromancer' TV Trailer Teases An Iconic Opening

Are we going full retro-future here?

By Ryan Britt
Inverse Recommends

'The Prisoner' Remains An Incomplete Masterpiece

Beware the wailing inflatable ball!

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

That Time 'Doctor Who' Beat Marvel To The Punch

Doctor Who companions, assemble!

By Ryan Britt
Fangs Out

'Dark Shadows' Will Return. But When Did It Actually Start?

Here’s what you (probably) didn’t know about the origin of this vampire.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

The Moment '12 Monkeys' Redefined The Predestination Paradox

Predestination paradoxes can be confusing, especially when they’re you’re own fault.

By Ryan Britt
Bat-Trek

16 Years Later, A Star Trek Captain Is Becoming Batman — Again

If I had a nickel for every time Captain Pike became Bruce Wayne...

By Ryan Britt
Timey-Wimey

Wait. Did Star Trek And Doctor Who Almost Have An Actual Crossover?

Here's what we know about the TARDIS and the Starship Enterprise almost meeting.

By Ryan Britt
The Force

The Next Great Hope For Star Wars Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

Missing what really makes 'Star Wars' great? There's still hope.

By Ryan Britt
Trek Watch

There’s Really Only One Way 'Star Trek: Year One' Would Work

Will Strange New Worlds really lead to an Original Series prequel?

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

Disney’s Most Underrated Flop Proves Pulp Sci-Fi Never Dies

Thirty-five years later, The Rocketeer remains amazing.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

Eileen Collins Explains Why The Space Shuttle Had To End

The first female commander of the space shuttle talks about space safety and her love of sci-fi.

By Ryan Britt
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