RoleSenior Editor
LocationWest Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ExpertiseEditorial, Film and TV, News, Entertainment, K-Drama, Pop Culture, Rotten Tomatoes Approved, Editorial
Contribution6204 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 Boys in the Band review – a lesser version of a ground-breaking drama

October 1 2020

There’s such a storied history behind Mart Crowley’s play The Boys in the Band, which celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Broadway production following its...

American Murder: The Family Next Door Review – A Hauntingly Personal True-Crime Story

September 30 2020

On balance, I probably review more true crime than any other genre, which is usually an uncomfortable task. There’s something voyeuristic and rubber-necky about the...

Family Guy season 19, episode 1 recap – “Stewie’s First Word”

September 29 2020

This recap of Family Guy season 19, episode 1, “Stewie’s First Word”, contains spoilers. The question of who can understand Stewie Griffin has been around...

We Are Who We Are Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – “Right Here Right Now III”

September 29 2020

This recap of We Are Who We Are Season 1 Episode 3, “Right Here Right Now III”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts...

Whose Vote Counts, Explained Season 1 Review – a star-endorsed exploration of a crucial topic

September 28 2020

Whose Vote Counts, Explained Season 1 debuted on Netflix on September 28, 2020. You can read our recap of the show’s previous one-off special episode...

A Wilderness of Error review – an atypical true-crime docuseries that’ll prove divisive

September 26 2020

This review of A Wilderness of Error is spoiler-free. It’s only a coincidence that I’m reviewing FX’s new true-crime docuseries A Wilderness of Error the...

A Perfect Crime review – Netflix’s first German documentary delves into a fascinating crime

September 25 2020

Netflix knows a good true-crime story when it sees one, and the assassination of Detlev Karsten Rohwedder in a JFK-style conspiracy certainly qualifies. This makes...

The Secret Society of Second Born Royals review – Disney’s toff teen super-team isn’t worth joining

September 25 2020

There are two things that always come up in discussions of Disney’s increasing monopolization of the entertainment industry – superheroes and money. This shouldn’t come...

The Playbook: A Coach’s Rules for Life review – a solid, if brief, limited series

September 22 2020

LeBron James is getting around a bit lately as far as executive producer credits go. Less than a week after Disney+’s Becoming, his name is...

We Are Who We Are Season 1 Episode 2 Recap – “Right Here Right Now II”

September 22 2020

This recap of We Are Who We Are Season 1 Episode 2, “Right Here Right Now II”, contains spoilers. I’d wondered why the second episode...

A Love Song for Latasha review – a powerful short film about a life cut shorter still

September 22 2020

New on Netflix, increasingly the home for valuable and diverse short-form content, A Love Song for Latasha is a striking piece of work from director...

Baby season 3 review – a natural farewell to Netflix’s popular Italian teen drama

September 18 2020

This review of Baby season 3 is spoiler-free. You can check out our thoughts on the first season by clicking these words and the second...

The Last Word Season 1 Review – a German dramedy about coming to terms with loss

September 18 2020

Germans have a reputation for being a bit humorless – “Well, you killed all the funny people,” as the late Robin Williams once said –...

Signs season 2, episode 8 recap – not exactly an ending

September 17 2020

This recap of Signs season 2, episode 8 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words. Check...

Signs season 2, episode 7 recap – so that’s what happened

September 17 2020

This recap of Signs season 2, episode 7 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words. Check...

Signs season 2, episode 6 recap – forgive me father

September 17 2020

This recap of Signs season 2, episode 6 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words. Check...

Signs season 2, episode 5 recap – she wouldn’t know how that worked!

September 17 2020

This recap of Signs season 2, episode 5 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words. Check...

Signs season 2, episode 4 recap – here comes the bride

September 17 2020

This recap of Signs season 2, episode 4 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words. Check...

Signs season 2, episode 3 recap – well, that was shocking

September 16 2020

This recap of Signs season 2, episode 3 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words. Check...

Signs season 2, episode 2 recap – who else is going to go missing?

September 16 2020

This recap of Signs season 2, episode 2 contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these words. Check...