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 found an intense psychological thriller movie that’s perfect for winter streaming — and I love its shocking twist
By Rory Mellon published
I just found the one psychological thriller movie you should stream this winter, and it's a snowy twist-fueled ride starring Emma Thompson.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Jan 20-27)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week's top new movies across streaming services include a charming comedy-drama on Netflix and a sports biopic on HBO Max.

Netflix’s new action-thriller movie got 41 million viewers in a single weekend — and it deserves every single one
By Rory Mellon published
"The Rip" could be among the biggest Netflix movies of 2026 after its massive early success, and I think everybody is winning with this thriller.

3 new Netflix exclusive movies and shows to add to your watchlist this week (Jan 21-27)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed the latest exclusive movies and shows arriving this week, including a live event sure to get your adrenaline flowing.

3 best Netflix thriller movies about the end of the world
By Rory Mellon published
These Netflix thriller movies explore the end of the world, and include zombie viruses, deadly comets and the gradual collapse of our society.

5 best Netflix thriller movies with a twist you must stream now
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix offers plenty of thriller movies with twists you'll never see coming, and these are my (spoiler-free) top picks to watch right now.

Forget Netflix’s new murder-mystery show, and binge-watch my favorite Agatha Christie thriller miniseries this weekend instead
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix’s new murder-mystery has me revisiting one of the best Agatha Christie thriller miniseries ever made, and you should binge it now.

3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 16-18)
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for great movies to stream on Prime Video this weekend? Here are the three recent arrivals on the service that have caught my eye.

Netflix just got one of 2025’s most chilling dark thriller movies — and I bet you can’t guess the twist
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's movie library now includes "Bone Lake," and this 2025 dark thriller has an unexpected twist, loads of tension and plenty of blood.

3 feel-good Netflix shows you can binge-watch now — these easy-watching series are the perfect cure for the January blues
By Rory Mellon published
Looking for Netflix shows that will bring some sunshine to the cold winter months? Here's the 3 comfort-watches I'm streaming now.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week — one of them has a shocking twist (Jan 15-21)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is always adding new thrillers to its movie library, and I've just found three fresh arrivals that you can stream over the next seven days.

3 new Netflix exclusive movies and shows to add to your watchlist this week (Jan 14-20)
By Rory Mellon published
This week's crop of new Netflix original content includes an Agatha Christie murder-mystery and an action-thriller starring two A-listers.

So you just got a Nintendo Switch 2 — here’s 5 essential tips you need to know before you start playing
By Rory Mellon published
If you're a new Nintendo Switch 2 owner, these are my essential tips to boost your play and ensure you get the most from your new console.

7 top new movies you can stream this week on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ and more (Jan. 13-19)
By Rory Mellon published
There are new movies across the best streaming services this week, including "The Rip" on Netflix and "The Running Man" on Paramount+.

This breezy action-thriller just crashed the Netflix top 10 — and it’s ideal for fans of 90-minute movies
By Rory Mellon published
I missed "Stone Cold Fox" when it launched last year, but this action-thriller is enjoying a second wind after being added to Netflix's library.

14 games we can’t wait to play in 2026 for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC and Xbox — GTA 6, Marvel's Wolverine, 007 First Light and more
By Rory Mellon last updated
2026 is shaping up to be another epic year for new video games, and these are the 13 upcoming titles we wish we could play right now.

Every season of ‘The Traitors’ U.K. ranked — and where to stream them all now
By Rory Mellon published
"The Traitors" U.K. is my favorite reality TV show of all time, and I'm ranking every season of this hugely compelling mystery game.

Netflix just got a gripping sci-fi thriller series made for weekend binge-watching
By Rory Mellon published
"11.22.63" is a must-binge sci-fi thriller show based on my favorite Stephen King novel, and this compelling miniseries is now on Netflix.

3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 9-11)
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video subscribers looking for movies to watch this weekend are spoiled for choice with plenty of watchlist-worthy flicks. Here's my top 3.

Netflix's new rom-com movie is a sun-soaked escape from the winter blues — but there’s a problem
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's first major original movie of the year is now streaming. Here's everything you need to know about "People We Meet on Vacation."

Nintendo Switch 2 is getting its first new color of Joy-Con 2 controllers — and they launch very soon
By Rory Mellon published
Nintendo has confirmed new Joy-Con 2 controllers in Light Purple and Light Green, and they launch alongside the Mario Tennis Fever game.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week — one of them is rated 91% by viewers (Jan 8-14)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has plenty of thriller movies to watch this week, including an intense biopic from the director of "Top Gun: Maverick."

First PlayStation sale of 2026 has PS5 games from $4 — here’s 15 deals I’d buy now
By Rory Mellon published
PlayStation Store's January sale is offering massive savings on GOTY-quality titles, including Clair Obscur, ARC Raiders and more.

One of the best movies of 2025 that you (probably) didn’t see is finally streaming — and this psychological thriller still haunts me
By Rory Mellon published
I've been waiting months for "Hallow Road" to arrive on streaming, and finally, you can watch this masterful psychological thriller now.
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