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 Peter Krause Leaving 911? Captain Nash's Season Finale Exit Worries Explained
Peter Krause's Bobby Nash has 911 fans worried about a potential exit after Season 7's penultimate episode.
Evil Show: Who Is Tim Guinness? Tribute Explained
Evil gave an emotional tribute to Tim Guinness in its latest episode, leaving some wondering who he is.
The Acolyte Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
The Acolyte is on its way, and critics have strong opinions on the new series.
Inside Out 2: New Emotion Revealed By Disney (Video)
Disney and Pixar shocked Inside Out 2 fans with the first footage of a surprising new emotion for Riley.
Avengers 5: New Photo Teases 1 Unsurprising Hero's Lead Role
As Avengers 5 gets ready for production, one classic hero should be leading the charge in the new story.
Is Angie Leaving Will Trent? Erika Christensen's Character Future Explained
The Season 2 finale of Will Trent has many wondering what the future holds for Erika Christensen's Angie.
Romeo and Juliet 2024 Cast: Actors & Characters In Tom Holland Production (Photos)
From Spider-Man to Shakespeare, Tom Holland leads the way on stage for a Romeo and Juliet production.
Power Book II: Ghost Season 4 Gets Exciting Release Announcement
Power Book 2: Ghost now has a specific plan for when and how its fourth season will debut.
Bridgerton Season 3: What Happened to Lord Featherington Explained
Lord Featherington played a key role in Netflix's Bridgerton before tragedy struck.
New Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Includes Clever Spider-Man: No Way Home Callback
While the first Daredevil: Born Again trailer was not shown publicly, it included a callback to a major Multiverse Saga film!
Bridgerton Season 3 Characters' Ages Explained (Penelope, Colin & More)
Bridgerton's characters continue to evolve and grow as Season 3 puts them in a new phase of life.
Here's Why Bridgerton Season 3 Got Split In 2 Parts
Bridgerton Season 3's Netflix release is split into two parts, and fans are eager to know why.
Marvel Studios Reveals Its First-Ever Doctor Doom Design Ahead of Live-Action Debut
Ahead of his return to the big screen, big bad Doctor Doom is now in the spotlight under Marvel Studios.
Is Bobby Leaving 911? The Future of Peter Krause's Character Explained
9-1-1 fans are anxiously awaiting confirmation on Peter Krause's future as series mainstay Bobby Nash.
Deadpool & Wolverine Runtime Sets New Franchise Record
MCU fans are officially in for a record-breaking effort from the upcoming Deadpool threequel!
Is Boden Leaving Chicago Fire? The Chief's Future on the Show, Revealed
Eamonn Walker's place on Chicago Fire could be changing following the end of Season 12.
Them Season 3 Showrunner "A Thousand Percent" Wants To Continue Show
Those hoping for Them to move forward into Season 3 just saw some hope from the showrunner.
Nava Mau Speaks Out on 'Overwhelming' Baby Reindeer Show Response
Baby Reindeer is seeing huge numbers on Netflix, leaving one of its stars overcome with emotion from the reception.
WandaVision Sequel Gets Official Release Announcement
Fans now know when to expect the MCU's upcoming WandaVision spin-off!
Young Sheldon Season 7: How Many Episodes Are Left?
Young Sheldon's final season is quickly approaching its last episodes.
Next Level Chef Season 3 Winner Controversy Explained
Season 3 of Next Level Chef came and went, but not without its fair share of drama.
Is Agent Knight Leaving NCIS 2024? Katrina Law's Future Teased by Showrunner
Katrina Law's Special Agent Jessica Knight might not be on NCIS for much longer.
'Mad Max: Furiosa' Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
The Mad Max saga is almost back with a fury as critics share their early reviews for Furiosa!
X-Men '97 Sneaks Henry Cavill Superman Easter Egg In New Episode
X-Men '97's showrunner shared an unlikely source of inspiration for one scene in the show - Henry Cavill's Superman.
Baby Reindeer Creator Confirms What We All Suspected About the Disturbing Ending
After Baby Reindeer's ending shook fans to the core, the show's creator explained what happened.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
The latest Planet of the Apes outing has critics raving before its worldwide release.
Ghosts U.S. Star Asher Grodman Reveals Season 4 Will Begin Production In July (Exclusive)
A Ghosts star gave The Direct an update on when Season 4 could start production.
Rebel Moon's Snyder Cut Gets Unsurprising Rating
Zack Snyder's director's cut of Rebel Moon Part 1 got it's MPAA rating.
Here's Why Scooby Is Missing from Velma Seasons 2 & 1
While Velma brings back most of the Scooby-Doo gang, the titular great dane is not in the picture.
Miller's Girl Movie Plot Explained: The True Meaning of the Film
The highly-disputed plot of Miller's Girl has viewers deep in discussion, particularly focused on its ending.
Inside Out 2 Gets Exciting Runtime Announcement
The runtime for Pixar's newest movie lands right where most of its predecessors did before.
First Look at Anthony Mackie's Falcon Replacement Revealed
Falcon is officially back in the MCU as fans get their first look at the character's return to the skies.
Bridgerton Season 3 Book Summary & Spoilers, Explained
Before Bridgerton Season 3 arrives, fans are going back to the source material for spoilers on what will happen.
Sony Just Delayed Its Next Spider-Man Spin-off Movie
Fans waiting for Sony's next Spider-Man spin-off will do so for longer than expected.
Is Jay Harrington Leaving SWAT? Deacon's Future on Show, Revealed
SWAT may have just teased a final run for Jay Harrington's Deacon.
MCU: First Look at Red Hulk for 2025 Movie Gets Revealed (Photo)
Fans got their first look at a thrilling new MCU character arriving in 2025: Red Hulk.
Ghosts: What Happened to Pete's Wife?
Ghosts Season 3 brought Pete's living wife back for new episodes before something tragic happened to her.
Avatar 3: James Cameron Reveals Terrifying New Creature Debuting In Sequels (Photo)
James Cameron's Avatar 3 will continue to expand on Pandora's wildlife, as fans can see in a new image from the film.
NCIS: Here's Why Bishop Left the Show
Emily Wickersham's Eleanor Bishop enjoyed a long run on NCIS before her departure in Season 18.
FBI: Is Maggie Leaving? Missy Peregrym's Exit Scare Explained
FBI's newest Season 6 episode has fans worried that its leading character might leave the series!