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.

Inverse Interview

Jonathan Frakes Says He "Hopes" To Work With 'Picard' Season 3 Showrunner Again

The Next Generation legend has directed the penultimate episode of Starfleet Academy Season 1.

By Ryan Britt
Subspace Chatter

Our Current Star Trek Era Might Come To An Abrupt End

The future of the final frontier is in question.

By Ryan Britt
221B For Life

'Young Sherlock' Turns Heated Rivals Into Kickass Partners

How the new Prime Video series from Guy Ritchie is surprisingly faithful to Holmesian lore, without being trapped by the canon.

By Ryan Britt
Trek Family

Why Star Trek Just Returned To An Underrated Tear-Jerker Episode From 1997

Starfleet Academy’s bosses revisited Voyager’s “Real Life” to bring a new dimension to the Doctor.

By Ryan Britt
Countdown

Artemis 2028 Moon Landing Is On Track — But There's A Catch

NASA wants Artemis back to Saturn V levels of progress.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

Does 'Forbidden Planet' Hold Up? Depends On How You Look At It

Return to Forbidden Planet. If you dare.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

The Moment 'Babylon 5' Crossed Over With 'Star Trek' Remains Timeless

"Point of No Return" was a pivotal episode. But it had a metametatextual agenda.

By Ryan Britt
The Inverse Interview

How Wyatt Russell Became The Charming, Reluctant Hero Of Two Massive Franchises

The star of Monarch and Thunderbolts* dishes on time travel, his upcoming spinoff, and why, at first, getting the role of another Captain America was like a “Christmas present I didn’t want.”

By Ryan Britt
Inverse Interview

A Newish Star Trek Character Is Suddenly Part Of The Old Guard

Mary Wiseman reflects on her journey from Discovery to Starfleet Academy.

By Ryan Britt
Cheat Sheet

'Star City' Release Date Will Overlap With 'For All Mankind' Season 5 Finale

How did the USSR get to the Moon in this alternate timeline? Star City is coming sooner than you think.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

'Rogue Squadron' Remains A Deeply Underrated Star Wars Novel

Here’s why Rogue Squadron was so fantastic, and why it deserves another reboot.

By Ryan Britt
Trailers

'For All Mankind' Season 5 Trailer Reveals Warfare With Mars

'For All Mankind' Season 5 trailer teases the ultimate Mars showdown.

By Ryan Britt
Review

'Monarch' Season 2 Pays Off Apple TV’s Monstrous Gamble

Legacy of Monsters is living up to its name with the biggest monster ever.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

Who is Genesis Lythe’s Dad? Belle Shepard Teases 'Starfleet Academy’s Newest Mystery

Belle Shepard opens up about carrying the Star Trek legacy and her mysterious dad in Starfleet Academy.

By Ryan Britt
Moon Watch

Artemis 2 Rollback Means Moonshot Won't Happen In March 2026

Here's why the historic Moon mission has been delayed. Again.

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

How 'Superman & Lois' Quietly Redefined An Immortal Hero

Nobody ever made Clark Kent quite like this.

By Ryan Britt
Exclusive

How Star Trek Is Taking A New Approach To The Captain Kirk Question

Is this starship big enough for two cocky space heroes?

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

35 Years Ago, Star Trek Flipped The Script On Alien First Contact

What if we were the aliens?

By Ryan Britt
Rewind

In 'THX 1138,' Robert Duvall Channeled George Lucas In The Best Way

Is this sci-fi masterpiece Duvall’s best film?

By Ryan Britt
The Way

A New Hope? Star Wars Might Finally Be Fixing Its Biggest 'Mando' Mistake

The new 'Mandalorian and Grogu' trailer is good, actually.

By Ryan Britt