RoleSenior Editor
LocationWest Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ExpertiseEditorial, Film and TV, News, Entertainment, K-Drama, Pop Culture, Rotten Tomatoes Approved, Editorial
Contribution6259 articles published since November 2017

Jonathon Wilson

Jonathon Wilson is one of Ready Steady Cut’s co-founders and has been an instrumental member of the team since its inception in 2017, with a leading role as Senior Editor.

After leaving college, Jonathon ventured into freelance writing to develop a portfolio. He was commissioned in multiple digital and print magazines for fiction and criticism before eventually pivoting to a more managerial role as the News Editor of a video game start-up (Pixels or Death).

In 2015, Jonathon published his first book, “Disfigured,” which is available digitally on Amazon.

Since helping to establish Ready Steady Cut in 2017, Jonathon has remained involved in all aspects of the site’s operation, mainly dedicated to its content output. He remains one of its primary Entertainment writers while also functioning as our dedicated Commissioning Editor, publishing over 6,500 articles. His coverage includes film, TV, entertainment, anime, true crime, and K-drama.

Jonathon’s experience and expertise in contemporary media allow him to assist our writers in producing the highest quality content tailored for savvy modern audiences.

Jonathon was also individually approved for Rotten Tomatoes and gained that status in June 2020: here is his Rotten Tomatoes Profile.

Articles by Jonathon Wilson

‘High Potential’ Season 2, Episode 8 Recap – Back to Business

A few hours ago

High Potential is pretty good at these two-parters, isn’t it? In case you needed a refresher, Season 2’s midseason finale left Morgan with a bit...

‘Fallout’ Season 2, Episode 4 Recap – We Have Finally Arrived

A few hours ago

New Vegas was the clear selling point of Fallout Season 2, so it’s nice that in Episode 4, “The Demon in the Snow”, Lucy and...

‘Marcello Hernandez: American Boy’ Review – Is ADD Contagious?

A few hours ago

As far as I know, ADD isn’t contagious, but Marcello Hernandez’s debut Netflix special, American Boy, will make you wonder. Filmed in Miami and bristling...

‘Palm Royale’ Season 2, Episode 9 Recap – Vacation Is Over

A few hours ago

In case you didn’t know there was a finale coming up, Episode 9 of Palm Royale Season 2 makes it pretty clear. “Maxine Hears a Confession” is...

‘Palm Royale’ Season 2, Episode 8 Recap – A Change Of Scenery

January 6 2026

Most shows benefit from a change of scenery, but Palm Royale benefits pretty considerably in “Maxine Hits the Slopes”.

‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 2, Episode 11 Recap – Well, That Was A Lot

January 6 2026

In my recap of that powerful Eric Dane episode, I said that sometimes Brilliant Minds just decides to drop an hour of emotional torture out of nowhere.

‘Best Medicine’ Episode 1 Recap – Charming Enough But Lacking Its Own Rhythm

January 5 2026

If you didn’t know that Best Medicine was a remake of the cosy British hit Doc Martin, you’ll figure it out pretty soon into Episode 1, which is basically a carbon copy of the original show’s pilot.

‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 2, Episode 10 Recap – I Told You Who He Was!

January 5 2026

I hate to say I told you so, but I did. To be fair, Brilliant Minds Season 2 hasn’t exactly been secretive about Charlie Porter’s ill intentions, and the Halloween special dropped a pretty big clue about his real motivations.

‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 2, Episode 9 Recap – A Terribly Moving Installment

January 5 2026

Oh, boy. Every now and again, Brilliant Minds delivers an episode like “The Fire Fighter”, seemingly just for its own sick pleasure.

‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 2, Episode 8 Recap – Several Bumpy Landings

January 5 2026

A lot of Brilliant Minds Season 2 has been about the future. The teases of Wolf’s eventual incarceration in Hudson Oaks, no doubt thanks to...

‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 2, Episode 7 Recap – Wolf’s Past Comes Back to Tempt Him

January 5 2026

Brilliant Minds is typically quite elegantly plotted, and has been throughout most of Season 2. But I think it’s fair to say that in Episode...

‘Pro Bono’ Episodes 9 & 10 Recap – A Highly Dramatic Double-Bill, Right On Time

January 4 2026

There are only two episodes of Pro Bono left, which seems to have come out of nowhere. It’s part of the procedural format, I guess. The case-of-the-week structure keeps you distracted while the overarching story sneaks up on you. You can feel that quite strongly in Episodes 9 & 10.

‘Pro Bono’ Episodes 7 & 8 Recap – Raising Interesting Questions

January 4 2026

One of the most interesting questions about the law in general is who it is supposed to serve. Is it a tool of equality, to be applied equally to all? Does it have a responsibility to protect the most downtrodden and easily exploitable?

‘The Night Manager’ Season 2 Review – Something Doesn’t Feel Right

January 4 2026

There is no more damning indictment of the state of contemporary media than The Night Manager being back on our screens a decade after contentedly...

‘The Night Manager’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap – A Location Change Brings New Vibes

January 4 2026

The Night Manager has never been a particularly vibes-heavy show, unless, of course, the vibes you’re looking for are rather grounded and intense ones. But...

‘The Night Manager’ Season 2, Episode 1 Recap – An Explosive Start (Literally)

January 4 2026

Mental health seems to be a growing concern in the espionage business. The Agency was almost entirely about the psychological toll of being a spy,...

‘Landman’ Season 2, Episode 8 Recap – A Return On Investment

January 4 2026

Nothing about Landman should work. I’ve said this already, in my coverage of the first outing and indeed Season 2, but it’s worth reiterating since this is such a...

‘Red Eye’ Season 2 Ending Explained – Answering All the Big Questions

January 2 2026

The good news is that Red Eye Season 2, despite being a step down from the first outing overall, has a better, slightly less ridiculous...

‘Red Eye’ Season 2 Review – Another Flight You’re Better Off Avoiding

January 2 2026

It might take an effort to remember now, since it passed by without much fuss, but the first season of Red Eye, which aired on...

‘Land of Sin’ Ending Explained – A Bittersweet Conclusion Offers A Bit of Redemption

January 2 2026

For such an unrelentingly bleak show, the ending of Land of Sin is probably a bit happier than anyone was really expecting. While it’s impressively...