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.

Watch Order

What’s The Best Order To Watch The 'Jurassic' Movies?

When it comes to cloned dinosaurs, there are almost too many options.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

'Murderbot' Episode 7's Flashback Is a Series Game Changer

Gurathin just got a whole new layer.

By Ryan Britt
Alternate Universe

Legendary 'Babylon 5' Creator Wants to Be the Next 'Doctor Who' Showrunner

J. Michael Straczynski is asking for the keys to the TARDIS, nicely.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

The Most Famous Star Trek Twist Is Weirder Than You Remember

It's one of the greatest TV cliffhangers of all time, but what about the rest of the story?

By Ryan Britt
Spicy Rumors

A New 'Dune 3' Casting Rumor Suggests A Massive Timeline Shift

Are we getting Messiah and Children of Dune in one movie?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

'Doctor Who’s First 21st Century Finale Set An Impossible Standard

"The Parting of the Ways" changed sci-fi TV finales forever.

By Ryan Britt
Review

'Strange New Worlds' Season 3 Forges A Wildly Fun New Frontier For Star Trek

The Final Frontier has never been quirkier or soapier.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

The Secret Reason Why Apple TV+’s Wild Star Trek Spoof Looks So Good

Murderbot’s designer, Sue Chan, reveals the magic of ‘Sanctuary Moon.’

By Ryan Britt
Red Alert

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Just Confirmed The End Of Its 5-Year Mission

After Season 4, Season 5 is coming. But there's a catch.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

Doctor Who’s Most Sitcom-Inspired Episode Rebooted a Winning Formula

It's all about bringing things down to earth.

By Ryan Britt
Telepath War

'Foundation' Season 3’s New Trailer Just Justified Its Most Controversial Move

Mind versus mind.

By Ryan Britt
Wibbly Wobbly

Let’s Break Down All The Rumors About 'Doctor Who's Future

Just how wibbly-wobbly is the future of Doctor Who?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

An Infamously "Cheesy" Sci-Fi Movie Is Better Than You Think

Is This Island Earth truly the worst sci-fi movie ever?

By Ryan Britt
Space Buddies

'Strange New Worlds' Just Brought Back a Winning Star Trek Combination

2265 is calling...

By Ryan Britt
Plot Twist

'Murderbot' Just Changed the Books With A Brilliant Twist

Who is Leebeebee?

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

'Killer of Killers' Post-Credits Scene Is A Game-Changer For The Predator Franchise

How interconnected will this universe get?

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

'Doctor Who’s Most Profound Episode Perfected a Winning Formula

How does historical TV travel drama actually work?

By Ryan Britt
Review

'Predator: Killer of Killers' Is World-Building Anthology Romp — With A Twist

Did you like Prey? You’ll love Killers of Killers.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

One Underrated Star Trek Episode Left Many Unanswered Questions

Whatever became of John Doe?

By Ryan Britt
Time Wimey

'Doctor Who’s Latest Regeneration Is An Echo Of An Underloved Era

The Rani? Mel? A short season? The future uncertain? It's the 80s all over again.

By Ryan Britt