RoleSenior Editor
LocationWest Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ExpertiseEditorial, Film and TV, News, Entertainment, K-Drama, Pop Culture, Rotten Tomatoes Approved, Editorial
Contribution6296 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

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Episode 6 Recap – Oh, That’s A Great Twist

August 8 2025

Dexter has always been about death in one way or another, but its spectre is felt more acutely than ever in Episode 6 of Dexter: Resurrection, and not just in the usual sense.

‘Smoke’ Episode 8 Recap – I Bet You Weren’t Expecting That Ending

August 8 2025

There are very few shows that start as badly as Smoke did, only to end up being quite this good.

‘Chief of War’ Episode 3 Recap – What A Difference A Year Makes

August 8 2025

After the second episode built to a surprising climax that separated the core cast, Chief of War has to establish a new status quo in Episode 3, "City of Flowers".

‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap – And The Tournament Begins

August 7 2025

Drivers, start your engines -- the Twisted Metal tournament is officially underway.

‘Twisted Metal’ Season 2, Episode 4 Recap – A Brief, Anarchic Diversion

August 7 2025

Tortured vehicular metaphors being my speciality, I'm happy to say that Twisted Metal pumps the brakes a little here in "LZGTBZY".

‘The Pickup’ Review – This Is One Of the Worst Things Eddie Murphy Has Done, and He Knows It

August 6 2025

Almost everything you need to know about The Pickup is that it has Eddie Murphy, one of comedy’s all-time icons, play the straight man to...

‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Part 1 Review – A Delightful Return to Nevermore Cleaved Needlessly In Half

August 6 2025

Let me just start by saying that I’m not a fan of reviewing half a season either. But if Netflix is going to be adamant...

‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Part 1 Ending Explained – And The Killer Is…

August 6 2025

As much as I despise Netflix’s new approach of releasing new seasons of key IP in several parts, Wednesday Season 2 is a good example of...

‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Episode 3 – The Camping Trip Chronicles

August 6 2025

Allow me to start with something I neglected to mention in the previous episode, since it becomes important here in Episode 3, "Call of the Woe".

‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap – The Stalker’s Identity Is Revealed

August 6 2025

Wednesday Season 2 started as it means to go on, capably proved by Episode 2, which makes it clear that things aren't going to get any simpler as we go.

‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Episode 1 Recap – Welcome Back to Nevermore Academy

August 6 2025

Students invariably spend the summer holidays getting into mischief, so on that level, at least, Wednesday Addams is pretty normal.

‘Platonic’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

August 6 2025

Episode 2 of Platonic Season 2 interestingly takes an almost opposite approach to its predecessor, which focused primarily on how Will's self-sabotage was threatening to upend his cozy life with Jenna through the medium of his relationship with Sylvia.

‘Platonic’ Season 2, Episode 1 Recap – The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same

August 6 2025

At first glance, a lot of things have changed in Platonic Season 2. Sylvia is now a semi-self-employed event planner, she and Charlie are still living in their dream home, and their marriage is more even-keeled than ever.

The Ending Of ‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2 Is A Bit Of A Mess

August 6 2025

There are many words one might use to describe the ending of The Buccaneers Season 2, but the best one is “messy”. I know that’s part of...

Even As An English Guy, I Loved ‘SEC Football: Any Given Saturday’

August 5 2025

You could write what I know about American Football — even calling it football makes me wince — on the back of a postcard, but...

‘Beyond the Bar’ Makes A Much Better Case For Itself In Episode 2

August 3 2025

Beyond the Bar makes a better case for itself in Episode 2, which is kind of fitting when you think about it.

‘The Institute’ Episode 5 Answers Many Key Questions

August 3 2025

Well, we finally know what the black smoke belching out of the Back Half chimneys is coming from.

‘Beyond the Bar’ Is Immediately Familiar In Episode 1

August 2 2025

The opening episode of Beyond the Bar is fittingly titled, since it really is an induction; yes, for protagonist Kang Hyo-min, who gets a job at the prestigious Yullim law firm, but also for the audience, who're being welcomed into another legal K-Drama with its own particular quirks and characteristics.

‘The Winning Try’ Episode 4 Is Another Crowd-Pleasing Outing

August 2 2025

The Winning Try doesn't have much rugby in it, which is surprising for a show ostensibly about the sport, so it says a lot about the underlying quality of this K-Drama that I'm starting to wonder whether it even needs it.

‘The Winning Try’ Episode 3 Delivers Huge Emotion Out Of Nowhere

August 1 2025

The Winning Try never ceases to amaze me. After the premiere suggested we had a great show on our hands, and the second episode proved that quality...