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

Netflix’s New Murder Mystery Movie Is a Surprisingly Cozy and Charming Watch — But I Have One Problem
By Rory Mellon published
"The Thursday Murder Club" is a new Netflix murder mystery movie, adapted from Richard Osman's best-seller, packing an all-star British cast and plenty of easy-going Chris Columbus charm.

My Favorite Nintendo Switch 2 Case Just Got Upgraded — And Now It’s Even Better
By Rory Mellon published
I rated dbrand's Killswitch as the best Switch 2 case, but there were some significant teething problems. Here's how the accessory has been upgraded to correct the infamous Joy-Con detachment issue.

I’ve Been Waiting for the First Trailer for Netflix’s New Psychological Thriller With Keira Knightley for Months — and We Finally Got a Good Look at This Upcoming Movie
By Rory Mellon published
At long last, we have a trailer for Netflix’s ‘The Woman in Cabin 10'

5 Top New Movies to Stream this Week on Netflix, Disney Plus and Hulu (Aug. 26-Sept. 1)
By Rory Mellon published
This week sees the arrival of "Thunderbolts," "The Thursday Murder Club" and more top movies across the best streaming services.

How to watch Newcastle vs Liverpool: live streams, TV details, team news for Premier League 25/26
By Rory Mellon last updated
We'll show you how to catch all the action from St James' Park as Newcastle face Liverpool with an Alexander Isak-shaped cloud hanging over this Premier League 25/26 clash

Prime Video just added a twist-filled sci-fi thriller movie with an ending you won’t see coming — and the critics were way too harsh
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video just added "Slingshot," a twisting sci-fi thriller with loads of psychological tension and a delightfully shocking ending.

5 new Netflix movies I can’t wait to stream in fall 2025
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is gearing up for a massive season of new movies, including "Frankenstein" and "Knives Out 3." Here's the 5 I can't wait to watch.

Best of Gamescom 2025: The top 7 gadgets and games we couldn’t stop playing
By Darragh Murphy published
From Nvidia GeForce Now to Resident Evil Requiem, here’s our top picks

Netflix is about to remove 46 movies — here’s the 5 you need to watch before it’s too late
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is set to remove a large collection of movies at the start of September. Here are the five you need to watch while you still can.

9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and more (Aug. 19-25)
By Rory Mellon last updated
There's plenty of top new movies across streaming services this week, including "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," "On Swift Horses," and "F1 The Movie."

5 Must-See Action Thrillers Streaming Now on Netflix
By Rory Mellon last updated
These Netflix action-thriller movies combine gripping narratives with explosive moments, and all of them are worth watching now.

5 must-watch movies you can stream for free on Tubi now
By Rory Mellon published
Tubi is home to loads of excellent movies that you can stream for free, from Hollywood classics to modern favorites. Here are the 5 movies you need to watch for free on Tubi right now.

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025: Hollow Knight Silksong, Black Ops 7, LEGO Batman and every reveal as they happen
By Rory Mellon last updated
Gamescome Opening Night Live 2025 promises huge reveals for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox and PC. Here's the latest live updates.

Hulu just added one of the best new movies of the week and it's perfect for fans of “The Conjuring”
By Rory Mellon published
"It Feeds" has just arrived on Hulu, and this chilling horror lacks inventive elements but includes plenty of frights and scares.

How to watch Aston Villa vs Newcastle: live streams, TV details, team news for Premier League 25/26
By Rory Mellon last updated
We'll show you how to catch all the action from Villa Park as Aston Villa and Newcastle begin their EPL season after tough summers.

2025 Netflix Cancellations: Every Show That's Been Axed This Year (So Far)
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix has canceled nearly a dozen shows in 2025, and here's every series that won't be returning from "Pulse" to "The Residence."

5 Netflix movies you need to watch with 99% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix offers subscribers plenty of movies, but there's only a select few that have managed to score near-perfect on Rotten Tomatoes.

I track the Prime Video top 10 every day — here’s the 3 movies to watch right now (and 1 to skip)
By Rory Mellon published
I'm combing through the Prime Video top 10 most-watched list to pick out the movies worth your time, and the one you need to skip.

I spoke to the stars of 'Alien: Earth' about bringing the Xenomorph to TV —and which episode they can’t wait for fans to see
By Rory Mellon published
I interviewed two of the stars of "Alien: Earth," and we discussed everything from ego-fueled characters to the show's best episode.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more (Aug. 12-18)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week sees plenty of top new movies arrive across the best streaming services, including "Fixed," "Eddington" and more.

One of the best dark comedy series of the past 10 years is on Netflix — but not for much longer
By Rory Mellon published
"Kevin Can F**K Himself" is a genre-hopping dark comedy that I can't stop watching, but it's about to wave goodbye to Netflix.

I beat Mafia: The Old Country in a single weekend on PS5 Pro — and I wish more games were this short
By Rory Mellon published
Mafia: The Old Country is a throwback experience in an era of overstuffed video games, and that's what I love most about it.

I finally watched Prime Video's 'War of the Worlds' and it's a disaster in the best possible way — here's why you should watch it
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video's new "War of the Worlds" thriller with Ice Cube is one of the best "so bad, it's good" movies I've ever seen.

5 best dark thriller movies to stream on Netflix
By Rory Mellon published
If you're looking for a dark thriller filled with sinister mystery and spine-chilling twists, these five Netflix picks are must-watch movies.

I’ve watched every episode of Netflix’s ‘Trainwreck’ series — here’s the 3 you need to stream first
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's "Trainwreck" anthology series explores "public disasters and cultural breakdowns," and these are the three episodes you need to watch first, including a chronicling of the cruise from hell.
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