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Freelance Writer

Richard is a freelancer journalist and editor, and was once a physicist. Rich is the former editor of SFX Magazine, but has since gone freelance, writing for websites and publications including GamesRadar+, SFX, Total Film, and more. He also co-hosts the podcast, Robby the Robot's Waiting, which is focused on sci-fi and fantasy.

Latest articles by Richard Edwards

Rick and Morty season 6, episode 2 review, recap, and analysis: 'Rick: A Mort Well Lived'

By Richard Edwards Published 12 September 22

Review

Elendil in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power cast teases Númenor and Isildur

By Richard Edwards Published 8 September 22

News Exclusive: The actors behind the show's Númenoreans discuss their roles in The Rings of Power

News

Diego Luna teases "nuanced, important, vast" new Star Wars series Andor

By Richard Edwards Published 7 September 22

Exclusive Exclusive: Diego Luna talks returning to the galaxy far, far away for new Star Wars show Andor

Exclusive

A shot from Rick and Morty season 6, episode 1

Rick and Morty season 6, episode 1 review, recap, and analysis: 'Solaricks'

By Richard Edwards Published 5 September 22

Review

Star Trek Discovery season 4, episode 2 'Anomoly'

Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 2 review: "The cold vacuum of space is where it comes to life"

By Richard Edwards Last updated 30 August 22

Review

Is it just me, or should super-suits go back to basics?

By Richard Edwards Last updated 30 August 22

Features A Total Film writer on why we need to swap CG for spandex...

Features

Rick and Morty's Justin Roiland on how Rick's a changed man in season 6

By Richard Edwards Published 26 August 22

News We spoke to Justin Roiland about how Rick’s tragic backstory may alter our perceptions of the smartest man in the universe

News

The Rick and Morty team on the trials and tribulations of the multiverse

By Richard Edwards Published 25 August 22

News We sat down with the producers of Rick and Morty to discuss the challenges of the multiverse – and their tips for Marvel

News

Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon talks season 6, Evil Morty, and answering *that* cliffhanger

By Richard Edwards Published 24 August 22

News We sit down with Dan Harmon to discuss the upcoming season of Rick and Morty

News

Is it just me, or does Hollywood need to up its name game?

By Richard Edwards Published 16 August 22

Features A Total Film writer on why franchises need to stop repeating themselves...

Features

Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 5 review: "Struggles to deliver on the brilliance of its cold open"

By Richard Edwards Last updated 11 August 22

Review

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power director on taking inspiration from Peter Jackson’s movies

By Richard Edwards Published 9 August 22

Exclusive Exclusive: Director J.A. Bayona tells SFX that the new TV series began "unconsciously disconnecting" from the Lord of the Rings movies

Exclusive

Emma D'Arcy and Matt Smith in House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon showrunner talks making Succession but with dragons

By Richard Edwards Published 9 August 22

Exclusive Exclusive: Ryan Condal talks to SFX about how the Game of Thrones prequel looked to The Crown and Succession for inspiration

Exclusive

Diego Luna and Stellan Skarsgård in Andor

Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy talks Jason Bourne’s influence on new Star Wars show

By Richard Edwards Published 9 August 22

Exclusive Exclusive: The Bourne Identity writer discusses how he took a similar approach to telling Cassian Andor's story

Exclusive

The 30 best James Bond stunts: iconic action moments that define the franchise

By Richard Edwards Last updated 4 August 22

Listicle From skiing to submarines to speedboats, these are the best James Bond stunts

Listicle

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 10 review: "An ending that's pure heaven for fans of the original series"

By Richard Edwards Published 7 July 22

Review

The 25 best movie endings of all time, from Casablanca to Avengers: Infinity War

By Richard Edwards Last updated 5 July 22

Features From shocking twists to famous last words, we look back at 25 of the best movie endings in cinema history

Features

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 9 review: "An unashamed mash-up of Star Trek and Alien"

By Richard Edwards Published 30 June 22

Review

11 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker questions new book Shadow of the Sith answers

By Richard Edwards Published 28 June 22

Features The latest Star Wars novel fills in some useful gaps in canon – especially around The Rise of Skywalker

Features

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 8 review: "A silly, self-indulgent story"

By Richard Edwards Published 23 June 22

Review

A still from Star trek: Strange New Worlds episode 7

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 7 review: "Spock and the Enterprise crew shine"

By Richard Edwards Published 16 June 22

Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 6 review: "Familiar story improved by wonderful cast"

By Richard Edwards Published 9 June 22

Review

Spok in Star trek: Strange New Worlds episode 5

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 5 review: "The show's biggest gear shift yet"

By Richard Edwards Published 2 June 22

Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 4 review: "Embraces every opportunity to ratchet up the stakes"

By Richard Edwards Published 26 May 22

Review

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1, episode 3 review: "A Trek story on autopilot is still inherently watchable"

By Richard Edwards Published 19 May 22

Review

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