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.

Timey Wimey

Star Trek Can’t Stop Hinting It’s Actually Connected To 'Doctor Who'

Could this ever really happen?

By Ryan Britt
Codex

'Foundation' Just Got Renewed For Season 4 — And Things Could Look Very Different

The Apple TV+ sci-fi epic will return. But things will be very different this time.

By Ryan Britt
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'The Running Man' Still Has The Perfect Balance Of Camp And Action

Can this really be improved?

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

Exclusive: Laura Birn Talks About “Solving the Mystery of Demerzel” In 'Foundation'

Is this really the end?

By Ryan Britt
Nostalgia Trek

Star Trek Just Rebooted Its Most Heartbreaking Idea

The final frontier isn't in space.

By Ryan Britt
The Inverse Interview

'Strange New Worlds' Star Reveals How Star Trek Has Raised The Stakes

Melissa Navia knows why you were worried about Ortegas.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

'Alien: Earth' Has Finally Challenged One Huge 'Alien' Plot Hole

Wait. Are the aliens bad?

By Ryan Britt
Streaming Guide

What's The Best Order To Watch The Star Trek Movies?

Boldly go... carefully.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

How 'Star Trek: Khan' Turns One Villain Origin Story Into Shakespeare

The new series reveals how we got from Khan to KHAAAAAAAN!!!

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The Darkest Chapter In Star Wars Was 'Ewoks'

A horror show without end.

By Ryan Britt
Plot Twist

Can 'Foundation' Still Pull Off Its Oldest Twist Ending?

Season 3 might be changing a big part of the 1952 novel.

By Ryan Britt
TV

Star Trek Has Finally Fixed A Divisive Canon Retcon

The measure of a Gorn.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

How One Forgotten Sci-Fi TV Show Briefly Became The Next Star Trek

Welcome to Moonbase Alpha.

By Ryan Britt
Sequel Alert

The 2027 'Superman' Sequel Will Reboot A Classic Costume

James Gunn is giving us Lex in that green suit.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

Alien: Earth's Thrilling Flashback Episode Leaves One Unanswered Question

This Weyland-Yutani prequel story doesn't quite give us everything. But should it?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The "Worst" Highlander Movie Ever Would Be Celebrated Today

This kind of deft retcon is good, actually.

By Ryan Britt
The Laws of Robotics

Apple's Most Epic Sci-Fi Show Just Teased The Spinoff We Really Want

More robots, please?

By Ryan Britt
Fascinating

What Is A Vulcan? 61 Years Later, Star Trek Reboots A Central Question

Logic or passion? That is the question.

By Ryan Britt
Future Spoilers

'Alien' Has Finally Revealed What Happens To Earth In The Future

Who rules the world in 2120?

By Ryan Britt
TV

'Peacemaker's Best Deep-Cut Easter Egg Reboots A Forgotten Superman Villain

A baddie from before the dawn of Luthor.

By Ryan Britt
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