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.
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The oldest spoilers are still best kept a secret.
'Deep Space Nine's Best Political Thriller Is Still Challenging
Earth under siege... maybe.
'Starfleet Academy' Really Isn't Your Parents' Star Trek
The Star Trek franchise's biggest swing in years is both radical and wholesome.
The Nightmarish Vision of Life Without Sleep
How much would a life without sleep cost you? More than you might think.
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The 11 Most Iconic Sci-Fi Stories About Sleep Of All Time
The limits of the human mind don’t have to remain in the waking state.
15 Years Ago, One Troubled Sci-Fi Show Fell Prey To The Prequel Curse
The strange case of Caprica and the prequel with all the answers.
The 15 Must-Watch Sci-Fi And Fantasy TV Shows Of 2026
From returning classics to swan songs, here’s all the TV you need to mark on your calendar.
85 Years Ago, An Immortal Superhero Was Rebooted And No One Noticed
The Green Hornet struck again. And again. And again.
I Honestly Can’t Believe 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Ignored The Most Important Geek Event Of 1987
The Hawkins kids were the next generation, so why didn't they talk about The Next Generation?
20 Years Later, A Misunderstood Marvel Hero Could Finally Get His Due
The return of the optic blast?
Terry Gilliam’s ‘90s Cult Classic Is A Once-In-A-Lifetime Sci-Fi Epic
“Wouldn’t it be great if I was crazy?”
'The Copenhagen Test' Is A Subtle, Smart Cyberpunk Thriller With A Terrific Premise
Don't sleep on this show.
'Pluribus' Season 1 Finale Sets Up Bold Direction For Season 2
Nothing was really resolved, other than Carol's true feelings.
Star Trek Will Finally Reboot Two Iconic Characters In 2027
Oh my!
Surprise 'Man of Tomorrow' Brainiac Casting Could Create A New DCU Twist
Will Brainiac bring a bunch of DC lore along with him?
Dennis Quaid’s Underrated Sci-Fi Flick Perfectly Captured An Immortal Trope
Why Enemy Mine endures.
'Pluribus' Just Channeled The Most Unique Sci-Fi Story Of All Time
Let's talk about the other “Others.”
An Unexpected Sci-Fi Franchise Set The Standard For The Super-Safe Reboot
We’re still living with the legacy of Tron: Legacy.
39 Years Ago, Rob Reiner Made A Stephen King Masterpiece That Defined An Era
How Stand by Me changed everything.
