Rory is a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.
Latest articles by Rory Mellon

Prime Video's new No. 1 action-thriller is its best movie in ages — and a must-watch for fans of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean'
By Rory Mellon last updated
Prime Video's latest original movie is a swashbuckling action-thriller flick called "The Bluff," and it's a surprisingly entertaining adventure with a great cast.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — and one of them is a classic based on a Stephen King book (Feb. 26-March 4)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has plenty of new arrivals this week for fans of the thriller genre, including an Oscar-winning classic based on a Stephen King novel.

3 new to Netflix exclusive movies and shows you need to stream this week (Feb. 25-March 3)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's slate of new original content this week is particularly thin, but it does include the return of one of the streamer's biggest TV shows.

5 best dark thriller movies to stream on Netflix this week
By Rory Mellon published
These must-watch dark thriller movies on Netflix pack compelling plots, shocking twists, terrifying moments and very bleak endings.

My favorite Prime Video top 10 movie is a must-watch for ‘John Wick’ fans — and it’s one of the best revenge thrillers ever
By Rory Mellon published
I just discovered one of my favorite action-thrillers of the last five years has arrived on Prime Video, and it's a must-watch for fans of carnage.

Don't waste time scrolling: 7 top new movies to stream this week on Prime Video, Hulu and more (Feb. 24-March 2)
By Rory Mellon published
This week's top new movies see streamers beyond Netflix taking the spotlight, with Prime Video and Hulu releasing multiple fresh films.

3 more top movie trilogies to marathon watch this weekend — and I’m still not including ‘The Godfather’
By Rory Mellon published
I'm picking out three more excellent movie trilogies that are worth watching in a single sitting. But one selection will be controversial.

5 must-watch movies leaving Netflix in less than a week — now is your last chance to stream
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed the movies it's removing at the start of March 2026, and I've picked out five flicks you need to watch before then.

3 new to Prime Video movies you should stream this weekend (Feb. 20-22)
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for movies to watch on Prime Video this weekend? I'm rounding up my top three picks that just arrived on the platform.

5 best prison thriller movies you need to stream with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
The best prison thriller movies pack tension, suspense and very complex characters. Here are my five top picks to stream now.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — and one of them brings together a cast of '80s action heroes (Feb. 19-25)
By Rory Mellon published
Fans of the thriller genre have plenty of new to Netflix options to consider this week, including a new Spanish original, "Firebreak."

3 new Netflix exclusive movies and shows you need to stream this week (Feb. 18-24)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has loads of exclusive movies and TV shows for subscribers to watch this week, and I've picked out three to add to your watchlist.

Netflix just added a must-watch Oscar movie with Ethan Hawke and Margaret Qualley — and it’ll break your heart
By Rory Mellon published
"Blue Moon" just arrived on Netflix, and this Oscar movie packs one of Ethan Hawke's best performances as Broadway icon Lorenz Hart.

3 best movie trilogies to marathon watch this weekend — and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ doesn't make the cut
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for the perfect movie trilogy to marathon over a lazy weekend? Here are my top picks for the best film series you can watch in one sitting.

5 movies you (probably) skipped in theaters that are a must-watch on streaming this month
By Rory Mellon published
These overlooked movies deserve a second chance to shine

5 best Hulu thriller movies with a twist you must stream this weekend
By Rory Mellon published
Hulu subscribers looking for worthwhile thriller movies with shocking twists should watch these five films as soon as possible. No spoilers!

3 new to Netflix shows you should binge-watch this weekend (Feb. 13-15)
By Rory Mellon published
Don't waste your weekend trying to find something to watch on Netflix. Here are the three new arrivals worth binge-watching now.

When is ‘Wicked: For Good’ streaming — here’s when you can watch it at home
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Wicked: For Good" is currently available to buy or rent to watch at home. Here's when it'll arrive on Peacock streaming.

PS5 State of Play February 2026 live updates — God of War Remake, MGS Collection Vol. 2 and every game announced
By Rory Mellon last updated
State of Play for February 2026 was packed with exciting new PS5 announcements, reveals and trailers. Here's a full recap of the show.

Forget Resident Evil Requiem — Reanimal might be the spookiest new game you play this month
By Rory Mellon published
Reanimal is a new horror from the developers of Little Nightmares. It's an excellent, deeply eerie experience that's over far too soon.

Netflix’s new mystery series is the best TV show I’ve watched in 2026 so far — and it’s the perfect ‘Derry Girls’ follow-up
By Rory Mellon published
‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’ mixes memorable characters with an absorbing mystery

Don’t waste time scrolling: 9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Hulu and Apple TV (Feb 10-16)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week's crop of new movies across the best streaming services is packed with worthwhile picks, including "Eternity" and "Blue Moon."

3 new Netflix exclusive movies and shows you need to stream this week (Feb. 11-17)
By Rory Mellon published
This week's slate of Netflix exclusive movies and shows is confirmed, and it includes a mystery series I've been waiting months to watch.
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