Ryan Britt
Ryan Britt is a contributing writer for Inverse. He writes about TV, film, and books, with emphases on science fiction, Star Trek, Dune, Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, Doctor Who, ‘80s pop culture, ‘90s music, kids’ media, and more.
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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Section 31 will feature at least one captain of a starship called Enterprise.
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Sydney Sweeney All But Confirms the Perfect Director For the 'Barbarella' Reboot
Is this cult remake already happening?
A Classic Movie Easter Egg Proves 'Doctor Who' Is Radically Switching Genres
A 1960s Easter egg reveals what many fans already suspected.
A New Novel Just Explained the Weirdest 'Revenge of the Sith' Mystery
Were the Jedi guardians of peace and justice, or just political enforcers?
'3 Body Problem’s VR World Is More Low-Tech Than It Looks
How do you create a VR world that is both convincing and also unreal? 3 Body’s Derek Tsang has the answer.
'Doctor Who' Is Finally Addressing A Classic Time Travel Trope
Is Doctor Who changing the laws of time? Again?
Could 'Dune 2's Biggest Change Actually Still Be Canon?
Wait, did Denis Villeneuve adapt one of Paul’s visions?
'3 Body Problem' is Just Getting Started
What’s a Wallfacer? And are time jumps coming in Season 2?
How 'Game of Thrones’ Showrunners Made Netflix’s “Unadaptable” Sci-Fi Epic
The cast and creators of 3 Body Problem open up about translating Cixin Liu’s beloved novels to the screen.
'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' Is An Unapologetic Crowd-Pleaser
It may not have the heart of the 1984 classic, or even 2021’s Afterlife, but ‘bustin still feels very good.
'Battlestar Galactica’s Ending Remains Terrible — and Perfect
Does the finale hold up? Yes and no.
How 'X-Men '97' Brought Back Its Retro Look, 27 Years Later
The dream of the '90s is alive with mutants.
25 Years Later, The Creators of 'Farscape' Are Ready For More
An unforgettable premise (and Jim Henson’s puppets) made a 1999 show lightyears ahead of its time.
Star Wars Just Revealed How Palpatine Accidentally Created The Rebellion
Separatist infiltration sapped the Empire’s precious strength.
Could Mark Hamill Have Saved the Biggest Sci-Fi Flop of 1999?
Wing Commander could have been so much better.
'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 5 Boldly Goes Out On A High Note
The Trek series that relaunched the franchise is going out on an upbeat note.
Will We See the Most Powerful 'Dune' Baby Ever Again?
Dune 2’s weirdest scene has more significance than you think.
Star Wars Just Doubled Down on its Weirdest Plot Hole, but Our Theory Could Fix It
Do you know the way to Tantiss?
'Dune 2' Radically Changes Chani For the Better
Zendaya’s Chani is different than her novel counterpart. Here’s why that’s for the better.