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.

Review

'Murderbot' Is The Most Hilariously Relatable Sci-Fi Show In Years

Even if you’ve read the books, this Apple TV+ series will surprise you in the best way possible.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

45 Years Ago, One Movie Proved That Adapting Tolkien Is Impossibly Difficult

Two decades before Peter Jackson, 'The Return of the King' dropped. Here’s why it's worth watching.

By Ryan Britt
TARDIS Mysteries

'Doctor Who's Surprise Cameo Teases Massive Unanswered Canon Questions

What does the Doctor remember about their secret past?

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

Why 'Andor' Doesn't Look Like Any Other Star Wars Show

Christophe Nuyens reveals the complex layers of the filmic canvas of the acclaimed Star Wars series.

By Ryan Britt
TV

'Foundation' Season 3 Just Dropped An Epic New Trailer

The biggest Apple sci-fi epic is back.

By Ryan Britt
Canon Wars

Star Wars Just Retconned One Rebellion Origin Story In A Huge Way

Mon Mothma’s big moment has new context.

By Ryan Britt
The Force

Star Wars Is Finally Making One Aspect Of The Force More Realistic

Not everybody who feels the Force is a Jedi.

By Ryan Britt
Blu-ray

The New 12-Disc Star Trek Movie Box Set Is a Starter Pack of Trekkie Grandeur

The most bang for your quatloos in a very long time.

By Ryan Britt
Force Rant

Darth Vader's ‘Andor’ Absence Fundamentally Misunderstands Star Wars

Tony Gilroy said Vader "Doesn't have a lot to say." But we have a lot to say about him.

By Ryan Britt
Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Is Taking A Page From Its Best Villain Twist

We're one step closer to understanding Mrs. Flood.

By Ryan Britt
WTF!

‘Thunderbolts*’ Ending Changes ‘Avengers’ Canon — But Not The Way You Think

Let's unpack that big twist.

By Ryan Britt
Stars in the Rain

Star Wars Has Finally Gone Full 'Blade Runner'

Andor isn’t even pretending anymore.

By Ryan Britt
Retrospective

20 Years Ago, 'Doctor Who' Pulled Off The Perfect Reboot Of Its Iconic Villain

Exterminate!

By Ryan Britt
Rebel Rebel

Why 'Andor's Recasting of Bail Organa Is Actually Good For the Future of Star Wars

Andor proved what we already knew about recasting legacy characters.

By Ryan Britt
TV

'Alien: Earth' Just Dropped A Horrific Teaser That Rewrites Franchise Canon

What do the facehuggers look like before they hug your face?

By Ryan Britt
Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who’s Timeline Mystery Just Dusted-Off an Old Formula — With a Twist

Reality has been changed. Again.

By Ryan Britt
Review

The Most Important Cyberpunk Novel Ever Just Got a Huge Upgrade

The newest version of Neuromancer is peerless.

By Ryan Britt
Trailers

The Next 'Alien' and 'Predator' Crossover Was Just Quietly Confirmed

One detail has revealed these universes will be shared — again.

By Ryan Britt
Rebel Rebel

Yavin 4? 'Andor' Just Changed the Origin Of One Pivotal Star Wars Location

Do you know the way to Yavin?

By Ryan Britt
So Wizard

'Andor' Just Changed the Origin of a Deadly Starfighter

That stolen TIE Fighter in Andor Season 2 is kind of a big deal.

By Ryan Britt