Star Trek is 60. It’s time to boldly go somewhere new
Star Trek recently turned 60. Happy birthday! It’s a decent achievement for a show that originally only lasted three seasons (and the last season wasn’t all that great). I’ve watched … Read More
I’ve Only Ever Preordered Two Games: No Man’s Sky and Cyberpunk 2077
My history of digital game preorders is 100% disastrous launch followed by massive game redemption. I don’t know if that makes me lucky or unlucky. My impeccable preordering record Back … Read More
Babylon 5 is free on YouTube, and you really should watch it
One of the best science-fiction shows of the 1990s has a new official home on YouTube, complete with free episodes and new material from its creator. If you’re a sci-fi … Read More
Murderbot Season 2 has somehow assembled a ludicrously good cast
Steve Buscemi, Michael Sheen, Tramell Tillman and a silly number of excellent actors are joining one of the better recent sci-fi shows I was already looking forward to Murderbot Season 2. Now … Read More
House of the Dragon Season 3 Was Much Better. But…
I finally finished House of the Dragon Season 3, so here are my thoughts and a review. I’ll try and keep it spoiler-free, so that if you gave up during … Read More
The Best Fantasy Audiobooks With Incredible Narration and Performances
Brilliant fantasy audiobooks need to combine a superb story with an equally superb performance. This goes for all audiobooks, but as fantasy can be epically long and often part of … Read More
Blade Runner 2099, Neuromancer and the Exciting Return of Cyberpunk
With two of cyberpunk’s most influential worlds heading to television – and Cyberpunk 2077 still doing well – has the age of AI made the genre more relevant than ever? … Read More
The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton is a fun and quick read
I just finished The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton, and it was a lighthearted laugh that explores some really fun themes. It’s a first-contact story and survival adventure, with a … Read More
The Captive’s War so far: what you need to know
James S. A. Corey’s The Captive’s War is brilliant. There’s my in-depth review. But is is worth starting now, or should you wait till it is all out? And when will the … Read More
The New Dune: Part Three Trailer Looks Awesome
The new trailer for Dune: Part Three has arrived, giving us our first proper look at the final chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s version of Frank Herbert’s universe. I’m not going … Read More
