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

I just streamed Netflix’s chilling new murder mystery and haven’t been this hooked by a show in ages — you need to watch it now
By Rory Mellon published
"The Survivors" is an exploration of trauma coupled with a twisting murder mystery, making for an intriguing, but sombre, Netflix original.

Netflix just added a compelling crime thriller show that's already cracked the top 10 — and you can binge-watch all 5 seasons now
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix is the new streaming home of "Blindspot," and this NBC crime drama packs mystery, thrills and intrigue across its 100-episode run.

The best movie of 2025 (so far) you missed in theaters just arrived on streaming — and it’s a hilariously heartfelt watch
By Rory Mellon published
"The Ballad of Wallis Island" is a soulful comedy-drama movie about meeting your heroes and reflecting on past experiences and lost loves.

Netflix just added a load of Alfred Hitchcock movies — here’s the 3 to watch first
By Rory Mellon published
Alfred Hitchcock is among the most acclaimed directors in Hollywood history, and some of his best ever movies just arrived on Netflix.

I just discovered this forgotten Netflix survival thriller movie — and I’m kicking myself for missing it the first time
By Rory Mellon published
I somehow missed this gripping survival thriller when it came to Netflix in 2023, but I'm very glad I circled back to watch "Nowhere" this week.

5 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has added a collection of new movies this month, including several must-watch thrillers and classics from director Alfred Hitchcock.

I’ve played 8 Nintendo Switch 2 launch games — here’s the 3 I’d buy first (Mario Kart World isn't one of them)
By Rory Mellon published
I've been testing out the Nintendo Switch 2 for review, and that means playing a lot of launch games. Here are the 3 that I recommend you buy.

I’ve spent 24 hours with the Nintendo Switch 2 for review — here’s 5 things I love and 2 things I don’t
By Rory Mellon published
I've spent the last 24 hours putting the Nintendo Switch 2 through its paces, and here are my early impressions on the long-awaited console.

Nintendo Switch 2 review in progress — 8 of us have played it and here’s what we think so far
By Jason England last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and 10 of us are busy reviewing it! Here are our thoughts in-progress.

The first 'Alien: Earth' trailer just landed — and it was more than worth the wait
By Rory Mellon published
After months of teasing, "Alien: Earth" just got its first proper trailer, and my already extreme hype levels have just increased to galaxy sized.

All ‘Predator’ movies ranked from best to worst
By Rory Mellon published
Back in 1987, the ultimate hunter was unleashed in "Predator," and since then, we've had numerous sequels. Here's the whole franchise ranked.

Netflix’s intense action-thriller series is back — and now is the perfect time to binge-watch
By Rory Mellon published
"Criminal Code" season 2 just arrived on Netflix and it's a gripping cops-and-robbers thriller, and now is the best time to binge the whole series.

5 best single-location thrillers on Netflix — stream these gripping movies now
By Rory Mellon published
I've always loved thriller movies set in a single location, and I've just found 5 gripping examples that you can stream on Netflix right now.

Netflix just got a Brad Pitt action-thriller movie you (probably) haven't seen — and it also stars Harrison Ford
By Rory Mellon last updated
"The Devil's Own" is now streaming on Netflix, and this action-thriller stars Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford. But its uneven quality is a problem.

9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (June 3-9)
By Rory Mellon published
This week is one of the biggest of the year for new movies arriving across streaming services, with plenty of new films you'll want to watch now.

I thought Elden Ring Nightreign was a flop at first — here’s the one thing that made me love it
By Rory Mellon published
I was ready to quit Elden Ring Nightreign until I made one key change to the way I was playing. And it completely flipped my experience.

3 best new Netflix movies you (probably) missed this month
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix added dozens of new movies in May 2025, but these three must-watch flicks flew a little under the radar. Make sure to watch them now.

Prime Video top 10 movies — here’s the 3 worth watching right now
By Rory Mellon published
The Prime Video top 10 currently includes a charming family adventure, an inspirational sports biopic and multiple "Mission: Impossible" movies.

Netflix just added a wild mystery movie with Nicolas Cage — and it’s 97% Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
"Pig" packs one of Nicolas Cage's best performances in decades, and it's just arrived on Netflix and staked a spot in the streamer's top 10.

Prime Video is about to lose one of the best war movies ever made — and it’s just as good as ‘Saving Private Ryan’
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video is removing Terrence Malick's "The Thin Red Line" this month, and you need to stream this stunning war movie while you can.

I just beat Days Gone Remastered on PS5 Pro — and it's one of the most underrated PlayStation games
By Rory Mellon published
Days Gone Remastered on PS5 is the perfect excuse to return, or experience for the first time, one of the most underrated PS4 games.

5 top new movies to stream this week on HBO Max, Disney Plus, Hulu and more (May 27-June 2)
By Rory Mellon published
These are the biggest new movies streaming this week across the best streaming services including "Captain America 4" and "Mountainhead"

‘The Last of Us’ season 2 let me down — here’s 3 things the finale can do to win me back
By Rory Mellon published
"The Last of Us" season 2 is almost over, and I'm hoping it can end strong after a largely underwhelming run that has left me pretty disappointed.
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