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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 12DOVE, 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

Star Trek: Picard season 2 episode 9 review: "How do you solve a problem like the Borg Queen?"

By Richard Edwards published 28 April 22

Review

Star Trek: Picard season 2 episode 8 review: "'Mercy' returns the show to optimal operating parameters"

By Richard Edwards published 21 April 22

Review

Ewan McGregor in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series

The Obi-Wan Kenobi series starts with the Jedi at a "traumatic moment", reveals producer

By Richard Edwards published 20 April 22

Exclusive Darth Vader was "always part" of Obi-Wan Kenobi's new story, producer Michelle Rejwan says

Exclusive

Star Trek: Picard season 2 episode 7 review: "Could derail an otherwise brilliant season"

By Richard Edwards published 14 April 22

Review

Beyond Data: Brent Spiner’s many roles in the Star Trek series

By Richard Edwards published 13 April 22

Feature The yellow-eyed android may be gone, but the man who played him has never been short of work in the Star Trek universe

Feature

Star Trek: Picard season 2 episode 6 review: "Fast-paced, extremely quotable, and infectiously fun"

By Richard Edwards published 7 April 22

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Star Trek: Picard season 2 episode 5 review: "Powering along at maximum warp"

By Richard Edwards published 31 March 22

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Star Trek: Picard season 2 episode 4 review: "Seamlessly blends social commentary with laughs"

By Richard Edwards published 25 March 22

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Star Trek: Discovery season 4 episode 13 review: "A total cop-out of an ending"

By Richard Edwards published 18 March 22

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Star Trek: Picard season 2 episode 3 review: "An antagonist to savor"

By Richard Edwards published 17 March 22

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Star Trek: Discovery season 4 episode 12 review: "A welcome reminder that it hasn’t forgotten how to be a Trek show"

By Richard Edwards published 10 March 22

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Star Trek: Picard season 2 episode 2 review: "A near-perfect slice of Trek storytelling"

By Richard Edwards published 10 March 22

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Star Trek: Discovery season 4 episode 11: "One step forward, two steps back"

By Richard Edwards published 4 March 22

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Star Trek: Picard season 2 episode 1 review: "A genuinely tantalizing beginning"

By Richard Edwards published 3 March 22

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A still from Star Trek: Discovery season 4 episode 10

Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 10 review: "A tangible Next Generation vibe"

By Richard Edwards published 24 February 22

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Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 9 review: "Successfully recycles elements of Wrath of Khan"

By Richard Edwards published 17 February 22

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Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 8 review: "Returning with a whimper, not a bang"

By Richard Edwards published 10 February 22

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Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 7 review: "A welcome throwback to that classic Star Trek feel"

By Richard Edwards published 31 December 21

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Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 6 review: "Finally delivers on the promise of season’s primary antagonist"

By Richard Edwards published 23 December 21

Review

The Witcher season 1 timelines explained

The Witcher season 1 timeline explained: How the Netflix show's storylines fit together

By Richard Edwards published 14 December 21

Feature Rewatching The Witcher? Here's how to make sense of those pesky timelines

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Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 4 review: "Needs someone to reignite its warp core"

By Richard Edwards published 10 December 21

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Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 3 review: "Feels like Paramount Plus released the episodes in the wrong order"

By Richard Edwards published 2 December 21

Review

The Book of Boba Fett will answer where the bounty hunter has been between Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and The Mandalorian

By Richard Edwards, Molly Edwards published 30 November 21

News Exclusive: The Book of Boba Fett will answer some big Star Wars questions

News

Star Trek: Discovery season 4, episode 1 spoiler-filled review: "The ideal introduction to this year's big threat"

By Richard Edwards published 18 November 21

Review

The 30 best James Bond gadgets: essential pieces of kit from 007’s adventures

By Richard Edwards published 6 October 21

Listicle The best gadgets that Jame Bond (and his nemesis) have used throughout the franchise

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