Richard Nebens

Richard Nebens

Senior Writer

Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer. 

Richard first joined The Direct in March 2020 and plays a big role in the site's day-to-day operations by writing, editing, ideating, and posting multiple articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange and worked as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022, also writing/podcasting with Agents of Fandom.

Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager, later going on to own a brewery/sports bar in South Lake Tahoe, California. Richard earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Business/Management from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of the class of 2013.

Richard can be found on Twitter (@RichardNebens), Instagram (@richardnebens), and TikTok (@richardnebens sharing his latest article from The Direct, cheering on his sports teams, giving his best attempts at comedy, or hyping up the latest epic movie or TV show.

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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles

Is Dr. Archer Leaving Chicago Med? The Character's Future Fate Revealed

Steven Weber's Dr. Dean Archer could be in for a surprise exit from Chicago Med.

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Agatha All Along Creator Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending

Following Agatha All Along's conclusion, creator Jac Schaeffer confirmed new information about the story.

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Take Shelter Movie Twist Ending Explained: Curtis the Prophet

Michael Shannon's Take Shelter is streaming for fans worldwide, and questions about its intriguing ending are rising.

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Marvel Studios Confirms TWO R-Rated MCU Projects Releasing Next Year

Marvel Studios has no intention to stop making R-rated projects with two new ones coming next year.

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Ghosts Season 4: Is Rose McIver Pregnant In the New Episodes?

The Ghosts fandom has questions about Rose McIver and her character, Sam, being pregnant in Season 4.

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Here's Why Agatha Kills Witches In the MCU

The MCU finally explained exactly why Agatha Harkness is a witch-killer in Agatha All Along.

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First Look at Marvel Studios' New Blade Revealed, But With a Special Twist

While Blade's true live-action debut is causing problems, he will return soon in a unique way.

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Disney+ Announces Marvel Studios' Surprise Final Release of 2024

Shockingly, Marvel fans will get one more MCU entry before the end of 2024!

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Marvel Studios Unveils Official Logo for Upcoming Black Panther Show

Marvel Studios' upcoming Black Panther series just had its title card unveiled to the world!

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Did Rain Die in 'Beauty in Black'? Netflix Ending Explained

The ending of Netflix's new drama, Beauty in Black, has viewers questioning how the story played out.

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The 7 Biggest DC Movie & TV Rumors That Got Debunked by James Gunn In 2024

James Gunn is not one to let rumors go unchecked, and he has done plenty of debunking throughout this year.

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The Prince and Me 2's Julia Stiles Recast Explained: Why Paige Morgan Got Replaced

While The Prince and Me put Julia Stiles in the spotlight, the sequel took a different direction.

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Agatha All Along Finale Release Plan Makes MCU History

Agatha All Along's finale will do something no other MCU Disney+ show has done before.

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Is Wanda Maximoff Dead? Agatha All Along Creator Clarifies Comments on Her Fate

Agatha All Along's creator once again addressed the issue of Wanda Maximoff's presumed death in the MCU.

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New 911 Spin-off Show Gets Exciting Announcement from Ryan Murphy

The 911 universe continues to expand as Ryan Murphy teases details about a new spin-off from the hit franchise.

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The Loud House Character Ages: How Old Each Family Member & Friend Is

The Loud House has had a long run on TV, although its characters have not aged up too much in-universe.

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Spider-Man 4 Release Plan Makes Tobey Maguire MCU Return Much More Likely

Spider-Man 4 just had its release date set in stone, which may tease a return for one of No Way Home's biggest names.

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Why Lilia Put the Sigil on Billy In Agatha All Along, Explained

After weeks of questions, Agatha All Along fans finally learned why Billy Maximoff had a sigil.

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Marvel Studios' New Spider-Man Show Gets Delayed to 2025 (Report)

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is unfortunately facing ANOTHER delay.

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Joe Locke Disagreed With 1 Billy Maximoff Decision In Latest Agatha Episode

While Joe Locke helped bring an older Billy Maximoff to life in the MCU, there was one thing that did not sit well with him.

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Is Natasia Demetriou's Nadja Pregnant In What We Do In The Shadows Season 6?

The start of What We Do in the Shadows Season 6 has fans wondering — is Nadja pregnant with a baby vampire?

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Venom: The Last Dance Reviews: What Are Critics' First Reactions?

The third and final Venom movie is nearly upon us as critics offer their first thoughts on the new Sony threequel.

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NCIS: Is McGee Leaving the Show? Exit Scare Explained

NCIS' Season 22 premiere put the future of one of the show's longest-running stars in jeopardy.

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Marvel Studios Announces Its Next R-Rated Project

Marvel Studios sent the R-rated train down the track in 2024, and it shows no signs of slowing down.

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James Gunn Reveals the Surprising First-Ever Actor Cast In the New DCU

James Gunn shocked the DC fandom when he confirmed who the first person cast in his new universe was.

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Marvel Reveals First Look at Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm In Live-Action

While the Invisible Woman will be hard to see in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, fans saw her in a new image.

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Jurassic World Chaos Theory: Who Is Adria Munnerlyn? Tribute Explained

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory fans noticed a touching tribute at the end of a recent episode to the late Adria Munnerlyn.

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Daredevil: Born Again Release Date Announced At Marvel’s 2024 NYCC Panel

At long last, Marvel Studios' Daredevil Disney+ series has an official release date.

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Gladiator 2 Movie Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions

Gladiator 2 is almost here, and a major Comic-Con event brought one of the first official screenings for the sequel.

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Who Plays Glory Days In Lincoln Lawyer Season 3? Actress Celebrates Her Character & Show Release

A Lincoln Lawyer Season 3 star hyped up the new season's upcoming release. Learn more details about that actor.

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Tom Holland Gives Perfect Response to Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Announcement

The MCU's Spider-Man star has thoughts on Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel world as Victor Von Doom.

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Agatha All Along's Alice Wu-Gulliver Police Officer Twist Explained

While [SPOILER] may be gone, their Agatha All Along Episode 6 backstory revealed some juicy information.

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Agatha All Along's Ralph Bohner Twist Explained: WandaVision Connections Revealed

Somehow, Ralph Bohner is back in the MCU thanks to the new episode of Agatha All Along.

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Who Is Leaving FBI Show In 2024? Every Character at Risk of Departing

FBI may be back for Season 7, but its main cast could look a lot different soon.

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Here's What Happened to Scott Forrester on FBI International Season 4

After an unexpected turn of events, FBI: International is down a team member.

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Scarlet Witch’s Return Just Teased By New Agatha All Along Trailer

The latest Agatha All Along trailer seemed to tease a comeback for one of the MCU's most powerful characters.

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SWAT: Here's Why Chris Left the Show

Lina Esco's Christina Alonso enjoyed a fruitful run on SWAT before an unexpected departure in Season 5.

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James Gunn's Updated DCU Movie & TV Release Timeline Order

James Gunn's DCU is nearly here, and anticipation is building to see what he has in the lineup!

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When Will Wednesday Season 2 Come Out? New Update Points to Premiere Window

After a frighteningly long wait, Wednesday Season 2 may finally be close to its premiere date.

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Who Dies In Bad Boys: Ride or Die: Full List of Character Deaths

Bad Boys: Ride or Die lived up to its name as the hit sequel saw a handful of characters ride and...die.

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