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.

Spoilers

'For All Mankind' Season 5’s Shocking Ending Explained

Is a certain Baldwin still alive? What was on Titan? And which spaceship was that?

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

Everyone In The Russian Show 'Star City' Speaks English. Here's Why

Don’t expect Russian accents in Star City.

By Ryan Britt
Review

'Star City' Is A Moody, Riveting Sci-Fi Thriller With A Deceptively Simple Premise

Although this is technically a For All Mankind spinoff, Star City is very much its own beast.

By Ryan Britt
Opinion

'The Mandalorian And Grogu' Has One Fatal Flaw Hiding In Plain Sight

The real reason why the movie falters might not be what you think.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

20 Years Later, 'X-Men: The Last Stand' Is Somehow Not The Worst X-Men Movie

The durable mutants almost perished in 2006. Who knew this wasn't their lowest point ever?

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

The Moment 'Star Trek: Voyager' Delivered One Of The Greatest Series Finales Ever

“Endgame” wasn't just solid, it was also very consequential.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

'For All Mankind' Just Set Up A Tragic Endgame With A Surprising Reunion

A Badlwin and a Stevens, teaming up to save the day. Again.

By Ryan Britt
The Inverse Interview

Meet The Man Behind The Mandalorian

Mandalorian suit performer Brendan Wayne reveals what it’s like to share the mask.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

'Escape From The Planet Of The Apes' Remains A Masterclass In The Art Of The Reboot

Why Escape from the Planet of the Apes remains one of the smartest franchise-builders of all time.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

The Moment 'Doctor Who' Rebooted Its Own Weird Canon — With Mixed Results

Which Cybermen are these again?

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

The Greatest 'Babylon 5' Story Is Also One Of the Greatest Time-Travel Epics Ever

Here’s how Babylon 5 tidied up its canon and made a banger at the same time.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

First Look: 'Stargazers' Boldly Launches A New Era Of Star Trek Webcomics

YA Romance on the final frontier has just beamed down.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

Coral Peña Teases Aleida’s Future In 'For All Mankind'

There’s one guiding image to this character. And it’s been there from the beginning.

By Ryan Britt
Death Star Rock Star

One Forgotten Star Wars Character Changed The Empire Forever

Do we think it's a good idea to question the Emperor?

By Ryan Britt
Old Town Road

The New 'Westworld' Reboot Could Be Great, Actually

We’re going back to Westworld, whether you like it or not.

By Ryan Britt
Classic Sci-Fi

How One Kurt Vonnegut Masterpiece Makes 'For All Mankind' Even Better

“The Sirens of Titan” vs. The Sirens of Titan.

By Ryan Britt
Space Race

For All Mankind's Newest Characters Are In It For The Long Haul

The journey here isn't just about Season 5. Costa Ronin and Mireille Enos are looking to the future.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

Star Trek’s Strangest Controversy Still Haunts The Franchise

Was "Tuvix" the most interesting moment of Voyager or the weirdest?

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

The Moment '12 Monkeys' Introduced A Perfect New Location

Drifting through various decades? You need a home base.

By Ryan Britt
Spoilers

'Shadow Lord' Season 2 Has to Answer This One Huge Star Wars Canon Question

The thrilling Maul show leaves some big timeline questions about one person in particular.

By Ryan Britt