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

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.

8 best games in 2025 that you (probably) didn't play on PS5, Switch 2, PC and Xbox
By Rory Mellon published
If you've already played all the most high-profile games of 2025, here are the best new gaming titles that you may have skipped.

Just got a Switch 2? Here’s the 5 games you need to play first
By Rory Mellon last updated
If you just picked up a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 over the holidays, here are the 5 games I think you should play first.

3 new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (Dec. 26-28)
By Rory Mellon published
There are plenty of new to Prime Video movies worth watching this weekend, including one of 2025's very best films, "Sinners."

5 best thriller movies of 2025, ranked — and where to stream them now
By Rory Mellon published
It's been a fantastic year for new thriller movies, and I'm picking out the best ones I've seen in 2025, including "Relay," "Black Bag" and more.

There have been 39 new Netflix movies in 2025 — here’s the 7 worth watching
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has released almost 40 new movies in 2025, and I'm picking out the very best original flicks that you need to stream right now.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Hulu and more (Dec. 23-29)
By Rory Mellon last updated
This week's top new movies across streaming services include the charming rom-com "Eternity" and Netflix original "Goodbye June."

I saw 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' in theaters on opening weekend, but should you wait for streaming?
By Rory Mellon published
I watched "Avatar: Fire and Ash" on openning weekend, to help you decide whether to watch it in theaters, wait for streaming or skip.

Netflix is about to remove 156 movies in January 2026 — here are the 5 you need to watch before it’s too late
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix has confirmed it will remove more than 150 movies on New Year's Day. Here are the 5 you need to stream while you still can.
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