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
Flash Gordon at 40 – An oral history of the epic space opera
By Richard Edwards published
Features As the epic space opera turns 40, SFX assembles six of the key players for an in-depth look at the sci-fi movie unlike any other
16 Cancelled TV shows that were brought back from the dead
By Richard Edwards published
Features The studio axe doesn’t have to mean the end, as these resurrected cancelled TV shows prove
The complete story of Star Wars: Underworld, the George Lucas-led TV show that never was
By Richard Edwards published
Features Looking back through the SFX archives at George Lucas’s adventures in Star Wars: Underworld
Why Strange New Worlds is the show Star Trek – and the world – needs right now
By Richard Edwards published
Features Pike, Spock, and Number One are returning to our screens – and there's never been a better time
How Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back redefined what a sequel could be
By Richard Edwards published
Features As Empire Strikes back turns 40, SFX magazine looks at how George Lucas and Irvin Kershner created an unprecedented blockbuster sequel for the ages
The 30 best sitcoms you can stream right now
By Richard Edwards published
Features From mockumentaries to classic British shows, these are the 30 best sitcoms streaming right now
The 20 best box sets to binge-watch (and where they are streaming)
By Richard Edwards published
Features Travel from Westeros to outer space with the best box sets to binge-watch right now
The 30 best kids' movies on Netflix
By Richard Edwards published
Features From animated classics to ’80s fantasy epics, these are the best kids movies on Netflix right now
Star Trek: Picard episode 9 review: "Sets up one hell of a showdown"
By Richard Edwards published
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Star Trek: Picard episode 8 review: "Information overload"
By Richard Edwards published
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Star Trek: Picard episode 7 review: "The Next Generation fans may find themselves with watery eyes"
By Richard Edwards published
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8 lessons the Star Wars franchise needs to learn to survive long into the future
By Richard Edwards published
Features 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: "Undoubtedly the best episode of Picard so far"
By Richard Edwards published
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Star Trek: Picard episode 5 review: "A brilliant episode – just ignore the faux accent"
By Richard Edwards published
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Star Trek: Picard episode 4 review: "Patrick Stewart’s most impressive performance of the series so far"
By Richard Edwards published
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Star Trek: Picard episode 3 review: "The old Picard is back"
By Richard Edwards published
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Star Trek: Picard episode 2 spoiler-filled review: "Information overload"
By Richard Edwards published
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Star Trek: Picard: Data may be dead, but he could be the series' most important character
By Richard Edwards published
Features Spoilers for Star Trek: Picard episode 1 ahead
Star Trek: Picard episode 1 spoiler-filled review: "A totally satisfying evolution of The Next Generation story"
By Richard Edwards published
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Why Star Trek: Picard is the sci-fi show we need in 2020
By Richard Edwards published
Features "If we were ever in need of a hero it’s now," says returning Star Trek actress Jerri Ryan
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
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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