RoleSenior Editor
LocationWest Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ExpertiseEditorial, Film and TV, News, Entertainment, K-Drama, Pop Culture, Rotten Tomatoes Approved, Editorial
Contribution6438 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

‘Katrina: Come Hell and High Water’ Review – Familiar, But Sobering and Powerful

August 27 2025

Apparently, documentaries about Hurricane Katrina are like buses – you wait ages for one to come along, and then you get two pretty much at...

‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 4 Recap – An Uncharacteristically Dull Chapter

August 27 2025

I’ve been a bit sceptical of Alien: Earth hinging so much of its drama on the idea of kids in adult bodies, but Episode 4, “Observation”, makes me think it might have been in service of one thing in particular.

‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ Episode 3 Recap – Boots On The Ground

August 27 2025

It occurs to me that The Terminal List: Dark Wolf suffers slightly from Ben Edwards and Raife Hastings being the least interesting things about it.

‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ Episode 2 Recap – Quite A Night Out

August 27 2025

Maybe it's just me, but The Terminal List: Dark Wolf has real pacing issues.

‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ Episode 3 Recap – Foxy Knoxy, Come On Down

August 27 2025

Episode 3 of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox begins by doing something that neither of the first two did, which is to attempt to characterise Giuliano Mignini.

‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ Episode 1 Recap – A Slow, Moody Start

August 27 2025

Blimey, this is a bit serious, isn't it? The Terminal List: Dark Wolf lays its cards out on the table pretty early in Episode 1, and those cards read, roughly, "The American armed forces should be treated with paramount reverence and respect."

‘Platonic’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap – The Leads Remain The Weakest Element

August 27 2025

Here's a bold prediction about Platonic Season 2 -- I reckon Will is going to lose his job, and Sylvia's event planning business isn't going to take off.

‘Twelve’ Episode 2 Recap – Rapid Pacing Might Be A Secret Weapon

August 25 2025

Twelve has a superpower of its own, and while it isn’t animal-themed, it’s undeniably extremely effective – pace.

‘Bon Appetit, Your Majesty’ Episodes 1 & 2 Recap – Your Starter Has Arrived

August 24 2025

Bon Appetit, Your Majesty is, and I don’t say this lightly, possibly the most quintessentially “K-Drama” K-Drama that ever did K-Drama.

‘Beyond the Bar’ Episode 8 Recap – This Is Becoming A Little Predictable

August 24 2025

Is someone working on Beyond the Bar reading these recaps? It feels like it sometimes.

‘The Institute’ Ending Explained – A Lot Of Symbolism and Payoff, But Little Closure

August 24 2025

Stephen King is the most famous horror writer in the world, which is worth remembering sometimes, because The Institute isn’t really a horror story. It’s...

‘Twelve’ Episode 1 Recap – A Serviceable Premiere Lays the Right Groundwork

August 24 2025

There’s something quite charming and simplistic about the mythological setup of Twelve, the anticipated Disney+ K-Drama based on zodiac signs about a dozen angels living among the humans of Korea and protecting them from an ancient evil.

‘Beyond the Bar’ Episode 7 Recap – Hyo-min and Seok-hoon Are Better As Friends

August 23 2025

Maybe it’s just me, but I think Beyond the Bar works better without a romantic component between the leads.

‘The Winning Try’ Episode 10 Recap – As Good As This Show Has Been Yet

August 23 2025

Since the very beginning, The Winning Try has been a superb show, but here in Episode 10, it reaches its zenith. Several developing subplots intertwine for a key cliffhanger, but that comes after several beautiful character moments.

‘The Rainmaker’ Episode 2 Recap – Cards On the Table

August 23 2025

The battle lines are being drawn in Episode 2 of The Rainmaker. Sure, you can make the case that they were already drawn in the premiere, but it’s nice to see everyone’s cards out on the table.

‘The Winning Try’ Episode 9 Recap – More Superb Character Drama Abounds

August 22 2025

The Winning Try's sudden pivot into more serious and compelling drama continues apace in Episode 9, a brilliant hour dense with interlocking subplots and heightening stakes.

‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, Episode 1 Recap – Two For The Price Of One

August 22 2025

Peacemaker is back for Season 2, and not just back, but back into a new DC Universe.

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Episode 8 Recap – Dexter’s Impulses Almost Get Him In Big Trouble

August 22 2025

Dexter Morgan kills bad guys. He’s pretty particular about it, so it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking about Dex as if he’s a good guy.

‘Invasion’ Season 3, Episode 1 Recap – A Glacial Premiere Stays True To Form

August 22 2025

The most apt description of any episode of Invasion generally begins with, "Not much happened, but...". This holds true in the Season 3 premiere, "The Ones We Leave Behind", which has the unenviable task of setting up a new status quo after the Season 2 finale.

‘Chief of War’ Episode 5 Recap – A Complicated Homecoming

August 22 2025

There isn't a great deal that happens in Episode 5 of Chief of War, but there's a tremendous amount implied, which is sometimes more important.