Richard Edwards
Richard's love affair with outer space started when he saw the original "Star Wars" on TV aged four, and he spent much of the ’90s watching "Star Trek”, "Babylon 5” and “The X-Files" with his mum. After studying physics at university, he became a journalist, swapped science fact for science fiction, and hit the jackpot when he joined the team at SFX, the UK's biggest sci-fi and fantasy magazine. He liked it so much he stayed there for 12 years, four of them as editor.
He's since gone freelance and passes his time writing about "Star Wars", "Star Trek" and superheroes for the likes of SFX, Total Film, TechRadar and GamesRadar+. He has met five Doctors, two Starfleet captains and one Luke Skywalker, and once sat in the cockpit of "Red Dwarf"'s Starbug.
Latest articles by Richard Edwards
What were the Bell Riots in the greatest 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' time travel episode?
By Richard Edwards published
As history catches up with a pivotal moment in the "Star Trek" timeline, we look back at the events of "Past Tense," which took place on Aug. 30, 2024.
'Alien: Romulus' has the same problem as 'Prometheus' and 'Alien: Covenant' — and it's bad news for the franchise
By Richard Edwards published
The magical black goo introduced in "Prometheus" is holding the Xenomorph back.
How did Wesley Crusher turn into a time-traveling space god on 'Star Trek?'
By Richard Edwards published
Dr. Crusher's eldest son on "Star Trek" has come a long way since hanging out on the Enterprise.
'Star Trek: Prodigy' is the 'Voyager' spin-off you never knew you wanted — and we love it
By Richard Edwards published
And you thought it was just a kids' show… Why "Prodigy" is the perfect continuation of Captain Janeway's story.
Marvel and 'Star Wars' take note. 'Star Trek' is now Hollywood's ultimate shared universe
By Richard Edwards published
The most exciting shared universe of them all is currently located somewhere on the final frontier in the "Star Trek" franchise.
10 of Futurama's smartest science references and gags
By Richard Edwards published
Good news, everyone! With "Futurama" season 12 about to land, here are 10 of the best science and math-based jokes from the sci-fi comedy's 25-year history.
Doctor Who 'Empire of Death': Why is Ruby Sunday so important?
By Richard Edwards published
Why does the companion's origin story possess enough power to defeat a god?
Doctor Who 'The Legend of Ruby Sunday': Who is Susan Triad?
By Richard Edwards published
Why does this mysterious woman keep popping up in the Doctor's timeline? And what's her connection to the season's Big Bad?
Who is Dr. Kovich in 'Star Trek: Discovery'? The mystery explained
By Richard Edwards published
With his trademark suit-and-tie an anomaly among the primary-colored "Star Trek: Discovery" uniforms of the 32nd century, Dr. Kovich always looked like a man out of time. But who is he, really?
What ultimately happened to the USS Discovery in the 'Star Trek: Discovery' series finale?
By Richard Edwards published
Strangely, the Star Trek: Discovery ship's far-future fate was revealed in 2018 'Short Trek' episode 'Calypso'.
Doctor Who 'Rogue': Who is the eponymous Rogue?
By Richard Edwards published
Who's the man who turns the Doctor's head in Regency England in "Doctor Who" episode 6 "Rogue"?
Doctor Who 'Dot and Bubble': Why are space slugs eating influencers in Finetime?
By Richard Edwards published
In the fifth episode of "Doctor Who," called"'Dot and Bubble," a city has been invaded by giant, human-eating space slugs, and they seem to have a plan.
Doctor Who '73 Yards': Who exactly is that old woman following Ruby Sunday?
By Richard Edwards published
The TARDIS lands in Wales, where the Doctor disappears and Ruby finds herself at the heart of a creepy folk horror tale in episode 4 of Doctor Who, "73 Yards."
Doctor Who 'Boom': Who are the marines really fighting on Kastarion 3?
By Richard Edwards published
The Doctor has his foot on a landmine throughout this high-concept adventure for episode 3 — but who's the real enemy on Kastarion 3?
Who is the 'Doctor Who' villain Maestro? And what's their relationship with the Toymaker?
By Richard Edwards published
The new villain Maestro is out to destroy music in 'Doctor Who' episode 'The Devil's Chord' —and they're part of a new Pantheon of godly antagonists.
Doctor Who 'Space Babies': Why is The Doctor alone in the universe?
By Richard Edwards published
In season 1 premiere 'Space Babies', the Doctor tells Ruby and the cosmic infants that he's the last of the Time Lords. Here's what that means.
How to watch new 'Doctor Who': Stream Ncuti Gatwa episodes from anywhere
By Richard Edwards published
How to watch new 'Doctor Who' on Disney Plus and BBC iPlayer, as 15th Doctor Ncuti Gatwa takes control of the TARDIS.
'For All Mankind' season 4 episode 10 review: A season finale that saves the best for last
By Richard Edwards published
How far would you go to steal to an asteroid? This epic season closer has the answers.
'For All Mankind' season 4 episode 9 review: The race for Goldilocks is well and truly on
By Richard Edwards published
As the wannabe asteroid thieves put their plans in motion, NASA and Roscosmos refuse to let Goldilocks go without a fight.
'For All Mankind' season 4 episode 8 review: Mars prepares for the heist of the millennium
By Richard Edwards published
Dev gets "Oceans Eleven"-shaped delusions of grandeur, while an old friend of Margo returns to deliver an ominous message.
How to watch 'Doctor Who' Christmas special: Stream 'The Church on Ruby Road' from anywhere
By Richard Edwards published
How to watch the 'Doctor Who' Christmas special 'The Church on Ruby Road' online on Disney Plus and BBC iPlayer.
'For All Mankind' season 4 episode 7 review: Teases a spectacular end of season run
By Richard Edwards published
An industrial dispute becomes a matter of life and death, while Margo prepares for an unlikely comeback.
'For All Mankind' season 4 episode 6 review: Culmination of a storyline decades in the making
By Richard Edwards published
A new black market kingpin, an unlikely vocation shift for Ed Baldwin, and the long-awaited reunion of two estranged colleagues.
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