RoleSenior Editor
LocationWest Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ExpertiseEditorial, Film and TV, News, Entertainment, K-Drama, Pop Culture, Rotten Tomatoes Approved, Editorial
Contribution6210 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

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House Review – comfort food in TV form

January 12 2023

This review of the Netflix series The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House Season 1 does not contain spoilers. Imagine, if you will, cozying up...

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 Episode 3 Recap – why does Cody go AWOL?

January 11 2023

This recap of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 Episode 3, “The Solitary Clone”, contains spoilers. Going much darker than The Bad Batch usually...

Willow Season 1 Ending Explained – what does the post-credits scene mean?

January 11 2023

This recap of the Disney+ series Willow Season 1 Episode 8, “Children of the Wyrm”, contains spoilers, including an open discussion of the Willow Season...

Alice in Borderland Season 2 Review – an impeccably-constructed battle royale

January 8 2023

This review of the Netflix series Alice in Borderland Season 2 does not contain spoilers. The Japanese battle royale series Alice in Borderland was a...

Mayfair Witches Season 1 Episode 1 Recap – what is Rowan’s power?

January 8 2023

This recap of Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches Season 1 Episode 1, “The Witching Hour”, contains spoilers. There’s a lot to be excited about when it...

Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Ending Explained – who are the girls in blue?

January 6 2023

This recap of the Nicolas Winding Refn Netflix series Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 6, “The Heavens Will Fall”, contains spoilers. We also openly discuss...

Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 5 Recap – how does Nicklas revive Rakel?

January 6 2023

This recap of the Nicolas Winding Refn Netflix series Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 5, “Copenhagen”, contains spoilers. Throughout these recaps, I’ve speculated about Miu....

Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 4 Recap – how is Miroslav connected to Miu?

January 6 2023

This recap of the Nicolas Winding Refn Netflix series Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 4, “From Mr. Chiang With Love”, contains spoilers. What is Miu?...

Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – how is Chiang controlling Hulda?

January 6 2023

This recap of the Nicolas Winding Refn Netflix series Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 3, “Dragon Palace”, contains spoilers. Appearances can be deceiving. A family...

Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 2 Recap – how does Miu get revenge on Rosella?

January 6 2023

This recap of the Nicolas Winding Refn Netflix series Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 2, “Vengeance Is My Name”, contains spoilers. Lonely — that’s the...

Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 1 Recap – what does Rosella want with Miu?

January 5 2023

This recap of the Nicolas Winding Refn Netflix series Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Episode 1, “Miu the Mysterious”, contains spoilers. If most shows opened with...

Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 Review – a compelling, confounding dreamscape

January 5 2023

This review of the Nicolas Winding Refn Netflix series Copenhagen Cowboy Season 1 does not contain spoilers. Every director has at least one bizarre, self-indulgent...

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 Review – Gorgeous animation in search of identity

January 4 2023

This review of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 is spoiler-free, though contains some details for the first two episodes, “Spoils of War” and...

Willow Season 1 Episode 7 Recap – what does Elora see in her vision?

January 4 2023

This recap of Willow Season 1 Episode 7, “Beyond the Shattered Sea”, contains spoilers. Hot on the heels of what was probably the best episode...

National Treasure: Edge of History Season 1 Episodes 5 and 6 Recap – How Was Billie getting Her Information?

January 4 2023

Did you know that on every equinox, the late afternoon sun casts a shadow down the northern staircase of the Temple of Kukulcán at Chichen...

Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 8 Recap – what are Beth and Jamie plotting?

January 2 2023

Well, folks, “A Knife and No Coin” is the last episode of Yellowstone until the summer – don’t worry, you’ve got 1923 to enjoy in...

The Way of the Househusband Season 2 Review – Another very funny collection of shorts

January 1 2023

This review of the Netflix anime series The Way of the Househusband Season 2 does not contain spoilers. Little has changed in the world of...

The Glory Season 1 Review and Episode 8 Recap – A Solid, Sometimes Uncomfortable Revenge Drama

December 30 2022

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind, or so Gandhi would have it, but try telling that to victims of bullying –...

The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episodes 9 and 10 Recap – Will Dina Return to Casa Roja?

December 30 2022

In The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 8, Dina essentially escaped Casa Roja with reluctant help from Adolfo. Interestingly enough, Episode 9 starts with the young...

The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 8 Recap – what are Guillermo’s men doing?

December 29 2022

This recap of The Mosquito Coast Season 2 Episode 8, “Dead Totems”, contains spoilers. Goodness, this is a bland show, isn’t it? I watch a...

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