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 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."

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.

Netflix just added an overlooked psychological drama with Jacob Elordi — and it’s better than ‘Elvis’
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's current top 10 includes the best Elvis Presley biopic I've ever seen, and it's not the Baz Luhrmann effort you're thinking of.

5 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Disney+ and more (Jan 6-12)
By Rory Mellon published
This week's top new movies across the biggest streaming services include a summer-themed rom-com on Netflix and bone-chilling psychological thriller flicks that you (probably) missed last year.

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

Netflix’s new mystery thriller show just dethroned ‘Stranger Things’ and claimed the No. 1 spot
By Rory Mellon published
The highly anticipated conclusion of "Stranger Things" looked to have Netflix No. 1 on lockdown, and then this new thriller arrived.

Prime Video just added a new war movie packed with psychological terror — and it’s already cracked the top 10
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video's new war movie, "The Tank," has already claimed a spot in the platform's top 10 list. Here's what you need to know.

4 new to Netflix movies in January to watch now with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed its movie slate for January 2026, and the new arrivals include a strong handful of critically acclaimed films.

3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Jan. 2-4)
By Rory Mellon published
Prime Video just added dozens of new movies to kick off 2026, and I've picked out my top three flicks you should watch this weekend.

Netflix just added one of the most intense documentaries ever made — and it’s a stunning Oscar winner
By Rory Mellon published
Ahead of Netflix's Skyscraper Live, the streaming service has added the remarkable documentary "Free Solo" starring Alex Honnold.

3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week — one of them is rated 90% on Rotten Tomatoes (Jan 1-7)
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is kicking off the New Year by adding new movies to its library, and I've picked out three thrillers worthy of your watchlist.

Netflix just dropped its first new mystery thriller series of 2026 — and it’s going to be your next binge-watch
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added its first bingeable show of 2026, "Run Away." And this mystery thriller is based on a best-selling Harlan Coben novel.

What to watch in January 2026: 'Bridgerton,' 'The Pitt,' 'The Traitors,' 'Shrinking' and more
By Kelly Woo published
The biggest and buzziest new shows and movies to watch this month on Netflix, Prime Video and more.

10 most-watched Netflix movies of 2025 — here’s the 3 actually worth streaming
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's top 10 most-watched movies of 2025 have now been confirmed, and I'm picking out my highlights of the last 12 months.

Netflix just added a hilarious romantic comedy movie — and it’s the perfect New Year’s watch
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just added "Sleeping with Other People" to its movie library, and this easy-going, crude romantic comedy stars Jason Sudeikis.

I saw 113 movies in theaters in 2025 — here’s the 10 best you (probably) missed
By Rory Mellon published
I saw more than 100 films in my local movie theater in 2025, and these are the 10 best that deserved more time in the spotlight.

12 best video games of 2025 — our top picks for PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox
By Rory Mellon published
2025 has been another epic year for gaming with must-play titles across PlayStation, Nintendo, PC and Xbox. These are the 13 best games of the last 12 months, according to the Tom's Guide staff.

4 top new movies to stream this week — including a Hulu pick with 90% on Rotten Tomatoes (Dec. 30-Jan. 5)
By Rory Mellon published
This week's top new movies across streaming services include one of 2025's best new horror flicks on Hulu, and 'Wicked: For Good.'

I watched 110 new movies in 2025 — here’s the 10 you need to stream (and 10 you should skip)
By Rory Mellon last updated
In 2025, I saw more than 100 movies on the big screen, and these are the 10 best that I loved, and the 10 worst that you should avoid.
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