RoleSenior Editor
LocationWest Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ExpertiseEditorial, Film and TV, News, Entertainment, K-Drama, Pop Culture, Rotten Tomatoes Approved, Editorial
Contribution6215 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

‘Tulsa King’ Hits Its Season 2 High Point In Episode 6

October 20 2024

I’ve been waiting all season for “Navigator”. Tulsa King hasn’t exactly been firing on all cylinders in Season 2, but Episode 6 kicks things into...

‘A Virtuous Business’ Develops Good, Thoughtful Drama in Episode 3

October 19 2024

There were some worries that A Virtuous Business would darken as it went, but I’m pleased to report that Episode 3 doesn’t really go in...

Rhiannon Gets A Taste For Killing In ‘Sweetpea’ Episode 2

October 19 2024

After the premiere of Sweetpea, I made a pretty long list of Rhiannon’s potential victims. For now, that list may still be accurate, and there are...

‘Disclaimer’ Plunges Into Darker Territory in Episodes 3 & 4

October 18 2024

Episodes 3 & 4 of Apple TV+’s Disclaimer – titled, simply, “III” and “IV” – have a hazy, dreamlike quality to them, which is very...

‘The Old Man’ Season 2, Episode 7 Confirms A Theory About Parwana

October 18 2024

There’s a lot of dialogue in The Old Man Season 2, Episode 7. In fact, “XIV” is comprised almost entirely of three conversations – Dan...

‘The Shadow Strays’ Is Timo Tjahjanto On Fine Form

October 18 2024

Sometimes I feel like Timo Tjahjanto was put on earth just for me. The Indonesian filmmaker only seems interested in making movies that appeal directly...

‘Teacup’ Gets A Little More Sci-Fi In Episodes 3 & 4

October 17 2024

I don’t know how anyone is getting a decent night’s sleep in Teacup. At the end of Episode 2, a woman was turned inside-out. At...

‘Grotesquerie’ Episode 7 Changes Everything

October 17 2024

I’m still not sure where I stand on Grotesquerie Episode 7, so here’s what I do know. A lot of people are going to hate...

‘Agatha All Along’ Delves Into Billy’s Backstory In Episode 6

October 17 2024

Having dropped the bombshell reveal that Teen is really Wanda Maximoff’s son, Billy – otherwise known as Wiccan in various Marvel ephemera – there were...

‘High Potential’ Season 1, Episode 4 Remains Afraid to Meaningfully Challenge Morgan

October 16 2024

I’m mixed on Season 1, Episode 4 of High Potential, “Survival Mode”. On the one hand, I think it’s a much more interesting case than...

‘High Potential’ Season 1, Episode 3 Shows Some Worrying Signs

October 16 2024

A classic locked-room mystery is at the heart of High Potential Season 1, Episode 3, and it’s a good fit. I continue to – like...

‘Murder in a Small Town’ Gets Back On Track In Season 1, Episode 4

October 16 2024

This is a bit more like it, I’d say. Murder in a Small Town has had an interesting run thus far, but Season 1, Episode...

‘Murder in a Small Town’ Season 1, Episode 3 Is Pretty Weird

October 16 2024

I feel a little out of the loop with Murder in a Small Town. I like the show, more or less, but I’ve been critical...

The Ending Of ‘Tell Me Lies’ Season 2 Is Masterfully, Sickeningly Brilliant

October 16 2024

The ending of Tell Me Lies Season 2 finds the show operating at the absolute peak of its powers. Episode 8, “Don’t Struggle Like That, I Will...

‘Shrinking’ Hasn’t Lost A Step In Its Season 2 Premiere

October 16 2024

Shrinking is a fantastic comedy that is sometimes so funny its depth sneaks up on you. This was true in Season 1 and it’s immediately true...

‘Rachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special’ Is A Remarkable Work Of Art

October 15 2024

There’s nothing stand-up comedy connoisseurs like less than experimental specials that challenge the idea of what stand-up comedy can be, so I fear the discourse...

Dr. Wolf Pops Pills In ‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 1, Episode 4

October 15 2024

The network TV landscape loves “unconventional” doctors, but there’s only so far you can push the idea before you strain credulity to breaking point, and...

‘English Teacher’ Sticks The Landing In A Superb Finale

October 15 2024

It was only right that English Teacher, a truly excellent sitcom, had a really good ending, and Episode 8, “Birthday”, caps off Season 1 in fine...

The Point of ‘The Franchise’ Becomes Clear In Episode 2

October 14 2024

I wish I knew more about Tecto, the hero of the inevitably doomed superhero flick at the heart of The Franchise. There’s no way this...

Cristin Milioti Is Awards-Worthy In ‘The Penguin’ Episode 4

October 14 2024

Oz Cobb has emerged as such a compelling character that you’d think The Penguin wouldn’t work without him, but Episode 4, “Cent’Anni”, barely features him and doesn’t...