Rory Mellon
Rory is an 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

This new to Netflix mystery thriller just crashed the top 10 — and viewers disagree with critics
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Don't Let Go" just landed on Netflix, and this sci-fi thriller has split opinions with professional critics and regular viewers.

Netflix’s new war doc is its best series of 2025 so far — and it’s 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
"Surviving Black Hawk Down" is a dramatic new original docuseries that chronicles 1993's Battle of Mogadishu from both sides of the conflict.

One of the most twisted sci-fi thrillers I’ve ever seen is streaming free on Prime Video — and you’ll never guess the ending
By Rory Mellon published
"Vivarium" is a oddly compelling sci-fi thriller with a strong surreal streak, and you can stream it for free thanks to Amazon Prime Video.

7 top new movies to stream this week on Max, Hulu and more (Feb 18-24)
By Rory Mellon published
There's plenty of top new movies available to stream this week including "The Brutalist," "Mufasa: The Lion King," "Grand Theft Hamlet" and more.

Netflix just got an emotional biographical drama movie — and it’s already crashed the top 10
By Rory Mellon last updated
"Trial by Fire" is a 2018 biographical drama chronicling the harrowing true story of Cameron Todd Willingham and it's now streaming on Netflix.

Prime Video’s new thriller is one of the most unique movies I’ve ever watched — and you need to experience it
By Rory Mellon published
"Broken Rage" is a new crime thriller streaming on Prime Video, and you've never seen a movie quite like this.

Alien: Rogue Incursion is the VR game of my dreams — but don’t play it on Meta Quest 3
By Rory Mellon published
I'm finally experiencing Alien: Rogue Incursion on Meta Quest 3, and this sci-fi shooter is the VR game I've wanted pretty much my entire life.

Prime Video top 10 has 3 must-watch movies — including a classic Bill Murray comedy
By Rory Mellon published
The Prime Video top 10 offers a range of enjoyable movies including a classic comedy and a dinosaur-sized blockbuster.

These are the 5 PS5 games at State of Play 2025 that I'm ready to pre-order now
By Rory Mellon published
State of Play February 2025 was a brilliant showcase of upcoming PS5 games, and here's the 5 that impressed me the most from Saros to Darwin's Paradox!

Netflix's new crime drama just became my most anticipated show of spring 2025 — here's when you can stream it
By Rory Mellon last updated
Netflix's upcoming crime drama "Adolescence" already had my curiosity. But here's why it's just gained my full attention.

14 shows like 'The Office' on Netflix, Hulu and other services
By Henry T. Casey, Rory Mellon, Ian Morris, Marc McLaren last updated
There is sitcom life after 'The Office'. Here are many of the best shows like 'The Office' you may not have considered.

9 best movies like 'The Hunger Games' on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video and more
By Rory Mellon last updated
From 'The Maze Runner' to 'Percy Jackson' — these are the 9 best movies to watch if you enjoyed 'The Hunger Games'.

The best Mac games to play right now
By Sarah LeBoeuf last updated
Play the best Mac games on the market, from action-packed roguelikes, to beloved turn-based strategy epics, to moving adventure games and beyond.

9 top new movies to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video and more (Feb 11-17)
By Rory Mellon last updated
There's loads of new movies arriving across the best streaming services this week including "Bridget Jones 4," "Better Man" and more.

Netflix is about to lose one of the best psychological thrillers ever made — and it’s 93% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
"Pearl" is an intense psychological thriller that will grip you like a vice, but you've only got a few days left to watch on Netflix.

Netflix's new reality survival show is my first guilty pleasure of 2025 — and I can't stop watching
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix's new survival reality show sees a group of British celebrities face off against the wilderness' ultimate predator, Bear Grylls.

Netflix just got one of the most unique biopics I’ve ever seen — and it’s already crashed the top 10
By Rory Mellon published
"Spencer" is a unique biographical drama that explores the fragmented mental state of Princess Diana of Wales in 1991. Here's why it's worth watching on Netflix.

Netflix’s brutal new prison thriller just crashed the top 10 — here’s why it should be your next binge-watch
By Rory Mellon published
"Prison Cell 211" is a new Netflix thriller series set within a prison overrun following a riot. Here's why it's a must-binge.

3 new to Netflix movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix is only adding a small handful of new movies this month, but there's the three that earned deserved acclaim from professional critics.

The best BioShock game is free on Amazon Prime — here’s how to claim it right now
By Rory Mellon published
BioShock Infinite is one of my favorite video games ever, and you can get The Complete Edition free via Amazon Prime Gaming.

Netflix’s new true crime drama is one of its most bingeable shows in ages — and you can stream it now
By Rory Mellon published
"Apple Cider Vinegar" is a new Netflix crime drama that makes for a compelling binge-watch, but is as disposable as an Instagram post.

Netflix drops first look at new dark thriller movie — and it’s already in my watchlist
By Rory Mellon published
Netflix just caught my attention with the first trailer for its upcoming thriller "Delicious", here's why it's instantly rocketed onto my radar.

One of the best thriller movies of 2024 is now available to stream — and it’s rated 93% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Rory Mellon last updated
"September 5" is among the most powerful and engaging thrillers in months. Here's why you need to watch it now it's available to stream.
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