Richard Edwards
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
![A shot from Star Wars: Underworld](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y3WsnffFNjFqmXXqTYdQzF-320-80.png)
The complete story of Star Wars: Underworld, the George Lucas-led TV show that never was
By Richard Edwards published
Feature Looking back through the SFX archives at George Lucas’s adventures in Star Wars: Underworld
![The Star Trek: Strange New Worlds crew](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oRSUt9VtGT6ioCYigzi383-320-80.jpg)
Why Strange New Worlds is the show Star Trek – and the world – needs right now
By Richard Edwards published
Feature Pike, Spock, and Number One are returning to our screens – and there's never been a better time
![Star Wars: The Empires Strikes Back turns 40!](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9PCGQCFDWj9XGQiUxoX7SK-320-80.jpg)
How Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back redefined what a sequel could be
By Richard Edwards published
Feature As Empire Strikes back turns 40, SFX magazine looks at how George Lucas and Irvin Kershner created an unprecedented blockbuster sequel for the ages
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The 30 best sitcoms you can stream right now
By Richard Edwards published
Feature From mockumentaries to classic British shows, these are the 30 best sitcoms streaming right now
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The 20 best box sets to binge-watch (and where they are streaming)
By Richard Edwards published
Feature Travel from Westeros to outer space with the best box sets to binge-watch right now
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The 30 best kids' movies on Netflix
By Richard Edwards published
Feature From animated classics to ’80s fantasy epics, these are the best kids movies on Netflix right now
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Star Trek: Picard episode 9 review: "Sets up one hell of a showdown"
By Richard Edwards published
Review
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Star Trek: Picard episode 8 review: "Information overload"
By Richard Edwards published
Review
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Star Trek: Picard episode 7 review: "The Next Generation fans may find themselves with watery eyes"
By Richard Edwards published
Review
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8 lessons the Star Wars franchise needs to learn to survive long into the future
By Richard Edwards published
Feature The Star Wars movies need to learn from the past – and the MCU – to continue long into the future
![Star Trek: Picard episode 6 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/88jZSnDLXZASdCycPaDW9i-320-80.jpg)
Star Trek: Picard episode 6 review: "Undoubtedly the best episode of Picard so far"
By Richard Edwards published
Review
![Star Trek: Picard episode 5 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uouYWmkWeg2TwctPjaN4v9-320-80.jpg)
Star Trek: Picard episode 5 review: "A brilliant episode – just ignore the faux accent"
By Richard Edwards published
Review
![Star Trek Picard episode 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/koxyTdPFGnSkpjyCDjUpL7-320-80.jpg)
Star Trek: Picard episode 4 review: "Patrick Stewart’s most impressive performance of the series so far"
By Richard Edwards published
Review
![Star Trek: Picard episode 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L8fEs6tefZnFfwByCxBdXo-320-80.jpg)
Star Trek: Picard episode 3 review: "The old Picard is back"
By Richard Edwards published
Review
![Star Trek: Picard episode 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r2NyXjvyFYVWT5H7Yg9veS-320-80.jpg)
Star Trek: Picard episode 2 spoiler-filled review: "Information overload"
By Richard Edwards published
Review
![Star Trek: Picard and Data](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rLtgBcSenh7FmfdwzHw8Jk-320-80.jpg)
Star Trek: Picard: Data may be dead, but he could be the series' most important character
By Richard Edwards published
Feature Spoilers for Star Trek: Picard episode 1 ahead
![Star Trek: Picard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KC9beT8cXLnKvsTo3Q6pqD-320-80.jpg)
Star Trek: Picard episode 1 spoiler-filled review: "A totally satisfying evolution of The Next Generation story"
By Richard Edwards published
Review
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Star Trek: Picard showrunner on how the new show appeals to both fans and newbies
By Richard Edwards published
News “We relied on each other to decide what was Trek enough,” Alex Kurtzman tells 12DOVE
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Star Trek: Picard newcomer on working with Patrick Stewart: “It’s nerve-wracking acting with such a legend”
By Richard Edwards published
News Isa Briones plays the new character Dahj in the series
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Star Trek: Picard actor reveals how the Romulan supernova looms large over the series
By Richard Edwards published
News "We’re all affected by the destruction of Romulus," says Star Trek: Picard actor Evan Evagora
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Sir Patrick Stewart on reuniting with Star Trek's Jean-Luc Picard two decades later: “He feels that he failed”
By Richard Edwards published
News Executive producer Kirsten Beyer also discusses Picard's place post-The Next Generation
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Seven of Nine actress Jeri Ryan explains how the Borg are making a comeback in Star Trek: Picard
By Richard Edwards published
News Ryan and Hugh actor Jonathan Del Arco tell 12DOVE about their returns to the Star Trek universe