Articles by Richard Edwards

Richard is a freelance journalist specialising in movies and TV, primarily of the sci-fi and fantasy variety. An early encounter with a certain galaxy far, far away started a lifelong love affair with outer space, and these days Richard's happiest geeking out about Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel and other long-running pop culture franchises. In a previous life he was editor of legendary sci-fi and fantasy magazine SFX, where he got to interview many of the biggest names in the business – though he'll always have a soft spot for Jeff Goldblum who (somewhat bizarrely) thought Richard's name was Winter.

Articles by: Richard Edwards

The Book of Boba Fett episode 5 recap: a special guest star and spaceships from afar

By Richard Edwards Published 26 January 22

Spoilers! This is the way to do Star Wars, as The Book of Boba Fett episode 5 remembers its Mandalorian roots.

The Book of Boba Fett episode 4 recap: the weakest chapter so far

By Richard Edwards Published 19 January 22

Spoilers! It’s ‘the one where Boba Fett gets his ship back’ in The Book of Boba Fett episode 4.

Fennec Shand and Boba Fett in The Book of Boba Fett episode 3

The Book of Boba Fett episode 3 recap: a mini Star Wars gangster movie

By Richard Edwards Published 12 January 22

Spoilers! An assassination attempt, fewer flashbacks and plenty of Tatooine-based skulduggery in The Book of Boba Fett episode 3.

Billy Butcher, Kimiko, Frenchie, and Mother's Milk stare menacingly at the camera in The Boys season 3

The Boys season 3: release date, trailer, cast and more

By Tom Power Published 7 January 22

Updated Here's everything you need to know about The Boys season 3.

The Book of Boba Fett episode 2: it’s already time to rein in the flashbacks

By Richard Edwards Published 5 January 22

Spoilers! An obsession with backstory derails the promise of the opening act in The Book of Boba Fett episode 2.

Captain Burnham on the deck of the USS Discovery.

Have we come to take quality TV shows for granted?

By Richard Edwards Published 31 December 21

Opinion Star Trek: Discovery's shock departure from Netflix angered fans outside the US – but have we been spoilt by all the televisual riches on offer?

Why Star Wars is best when it doesn’t pin its hopes on the Jedi

By Richard Edwards Published 30 December 21

Opinion It's a mistake for Star Wars to mainly focus on the Force and people who wield it when other aspects of the galaxy are far, far more exciting.

Boba Fett and Fennec Shand in The Book of Boba Fett

The Book of Boba Fett episode 1: a delightful return to Star Wars’ criminal underworld

By Richard Edwards Published 29 December 21

Spoilers! There's flashbacks aplenty as The Book of Boba Fett episode 1 fills in some major Star Wars lore gaps.

Star Trek: Discovery’s future tech is now indistinguishable from magic – and that’s a problem

By Richard Edwards Published 27 December 21

Opinion With its programmable matter, portable transporters and holographic avatars, Star Trek: Discovery is blurring the lines between sci-fi and fantasy.

Hawkeye episode 6 recap: a fitting conclusion to a great MCU TV show

By Richard Edwards Published 22 December 21

Spoilers! New outfits, a very Big Bad and archery on ice in Hawkeye episode 6.

Henry Cavill's Geralt prepares for battle in The Witcher season 2

The Witcher season 2: release date, trailers and more

By Tom Power, Richard Edwards Published 16 December 21

Updated Here's everything you need to know about The Witcher season 2 before its December 17 release on Netflix.

Hawkeye episode 5 recap: a killer reveal tops off the best episode so far

By Richard Edwards Published 15 December 21

Spoilers! Heart-to-hearts, comical arrests and a scene-stealing special guest star in Hawkeye episode 5.

Rey, Finn and Poe in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Sci-fi and fantasy need to get over their obsession with the 'Chosen One'

By Richard Edwards Published 11 December 21

Opinion From Star Wars to Doctor Who, the so-called "Chosen One" is one of the most overused tropes in movies and TV.

Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in Hawkeye episode 4

Hawkeye episode 4 recap: frivolous festivities and tag-team takedowns

By Richard Edwards Published 8 December 21

Spoilers! Meeting the parents, heart-to-hearts and a special guest star in Hawkeye episode 4.

Where have the non-franchise blockbusters gone? To Netflix and Amazon, of course

By Richard Edwards Published 4 December 21

Opinion Superheroes and Star Wars may have crowded original blockbusters out of theaters, but they're thriving on Netflix and Amazon.

Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in Hawkeye

Hawkeye episode 3 recap: Marvel's latest TV show lands a bullseye

By Richard Edwards Published 1 December 21

Spoilers! Trick arrows, car chases and a memorable new character in Hawkeye episode 3.

Why Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings are still casting a spell over us 20 years on

By Richard Edwards Published 28 November 21

Opinion Two decades on from their original releases, The Sorcerer's Stone and The Fellowship of the Ring continue to influence movies and TV.

Why Flash Gordon seems a more exciting project for Taika Waititi than Star Wars

By Richard Edwards Published 27 November 21

Opinion If the Thor director has to choose between a galaxy far, far away or Mongo, he should go with Flash Gordon every time.

Hawkeye episode 2 recap: the MCU meets John Hughes

By Richard Edwards Published 24 November 21

Spoilers! Cute dogs, tracksuits and a pivotal new player in Hawkeye episode 2.

Hawkeye episode 1 recap: an origin story that really hits the mark

By Richard Edwards Published 24 November 21

Spoilers! Marvel gets into the Christmas spirit early, with a fun introduction to wannabe Hawkeye Kate Bishop.

A wide shot of the San Diego convention center that's used for Comic-Con

The future of comic cons shouldn’t be digital

By Richard Edwards Published 21 November 21

Opinion The likes of DC FanDome, Disney Plus Day and Netflix's Tudum had their place in lockdown – but cons work better live.

Captain Pike in Star Trek: Strange new Worlds.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: everything we know about the Star Trek prequel

By Richard Edwards Published 20 November 21

Back on the Enterprise with Pike, Spock and Uhura in Discovery spin-off Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Picard season 2: story, trailers, release date and everything we know

By Andy Kelly, Richard Edwards Published 15 November 21

Q, Guinan and a new role for Brent Spiner in Star Trek: Picard season 2.

Marvel's Eternals: release date, cast, trailer and what we know so far

By Richard Edwards, Tom Power Published 3 November 21

Updated Here's everything you need to know about Eternals ahead of its release.

The Book of Boba Fett: Star Wars characters who could make an appearance

By Richard Edwards Published 31 October 21

Spoilers! A roll call of the bounty hunters, heroes and villains who may turn up in The Book of Boba Fett.

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