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.
Daisy Ridley's 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' Reboot Has A Star Trek Secret Weapon
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea is resurfacing, and it could revitalize a forgotten and foundational sci-fi franchise.
5 Years Later, 'Dune' Represents The Best (And Worst) Of Modern Sci-Fi Epics
The 2021 Dune created a new frenzy for the Arrakis saga, but its legacy remains in flux.
'Rings of Power' Finally Reveals The Most Important 'Lord Of The Rings' Moment
There’s literally no LotR without this moment. Will The Rings of Power deliver?
'VisionQuest' Just Quietly Changed MCU Canon — With A Deep-Cut Easter Egg
Markridge is the key to a big 'Iron Man' retcon.
James McAvoy's Star Trek Series Pitch Sounds Amazing
The Professor X actor was close to playing Jean-Luc Picard in a tantalizing prequel series.
Star Trek's Most Debauched Episode Was Almost The Pilot
Could “Mudd’s Women” have launched the franchise?
Two Star Trek Legends Reveal Their Fears About Joining The Franchise
Imagine there's no Data. Or The Doctor.
Denise Crosby Is Ready To Explore Tasha’s Brutal Backstory
The Next Generation is ready to unpack more of Tasha Yar’s story.
William Shatner Reveals Why New Generations Still Love Classic Star Trek
Captain Kirk himself gives his thoughts on The Sixty-Year Mission.
'VisionQuest' Takes Marvel's Most Magical Idea And Turns It Into Full-Blown Sci-Fi
The series will delight certain Marvel fans, while others may be longing for an absent witch or two.
'Starfleet Academy' Season 2 Has A New Cast And Fast-Approaching Release Date
Here’s what we know about the next steps of the young adventurers in the Final Frontier.
'Dark Matter' Season 2 Reveals Daniela's Trauma — And It’s Got Nothing To Do With The Multiverse
Things are starting to make sense.
How Star Trek Created Fan Fic As We Know It
The final frontier was the foundation for fan fiction.
Andy Weir Loves Your 'Project Hail Mary' Fanfic
Andy Weir doesn’t just like fanfic. He’s been doing it for decades.
20 Years Ago, The Best Sci-Fi Show Of The Century Went Darker Than Ever Before
Battlestar Galactica’s third season began with one of the most hardcore storylines ever, which holds up like it aired yesterday.
A Very Brief History Of Fan Fiction
Brush up on your fan fic.
The Fan Fiction Issue
Inverse and Bustle's joint celebration of all things fanfic in from the distant past to 2026.
"Tomorrow's Enterprise" Was Almost The 'Strange New Worlds' Series Finale
“We wrote the goodbye episode, and then we got to change it to the ‘see you later’ episode.”
Star Trek Might Finally Bring Back A Pivotal Character
Gary Mitchell cometh?
'Strange New Worlds' Season 5 Will Be A More "Traditional" Star Trek Episode Format
Season 4 has ended. So, what’s next for Season 5?