Sam Hargrave is the Associate Editor at The Direct. He joined the team as a gaming writer in 2020 before later expanding into writing for all areas of The Direct and taking on further responsibilities such as editorial tasks and image creation.
At the time of joining The Direct, Sam was studying Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, where he resides, and running a gaming YouTube channel.
Sam can be found on Twitter where he often shares his latest articles and additional thoughts on recent news.
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The Last of Us Season 2 Will Be Hugely Controversial - Here's Why
HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 may not be as beloved as the first season.
The Rookie: Do Tim and Lucy Get Back Together? Season 7 Relationship Status Revealed
Not to worry Chenford supporters, here's a full timeline of Tim and Lucy's relationship in The Rookie.
Doctor Who Boss Debunks Exciting Theory About Season 2's New Companion (Exclusive)
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T. Davis debunked Belinda Chandra's possible connection to another character.
Suits LA Actress Lex Scott Davis Based Her Character on This Original 'Suits' Star (Exclusive)
Suits LA's Lex Scott Davis talks character inspiration, dream celebrity cameos, and Season 2 hopes.
Was That Aphmau in the Minecraft Movie?
A Minecraft Movie is packed with easter eggs and cameos. But is Aphmau one of them?
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Disney+ Release Gets An Exciting 2025 Update
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse might be coming to Disney+ this year as Sony Pictures streaming deal with Netflix concludes.
Suits LA Season 2 Gets Major Update Amid Cancellation Concerns
Will Suits LA get renewed for Season 2? A new update may reveal its chances.
Suits LA Star Josh McDermitt Wants This A-List Actor to Join the Show (Exclusive)
Suits LA's Josh McDermitt reveals his dream celebrity cameos, Season 2 hopes, and more.
Minecraft Movie: Dennis the Dog Explained — Song, Steve Relationship, Game Differences & More
Dennis the Dog has been an instant fan-favorite after A Minecraft Movie.
Minecraft Movie Confirms What Year It's Set In (It's the Not-So-Distant Future)
A Minecraft Movie has fans confused about what year it takes place in.
Minecraft Movie Mobs List: All 20 Creatures Compared to the Video Game (With Photos)
From Villagers to Chicken Jockeys, learn all about the 20 mobs in A Minecraft Movie.
SWAT Season 8 Episode 16 Cast & Guest Stars (Pictures) - 'Hail Mary' Actors Guide
Learn more about every actor and character who appears in SWAT Season 8, Episode 16, "Hail Mary."
Minecraft Movie: Here's Why People Are Clapping So Much In the Theater
The Minecraft movie is getting thunderous applause from audiences around the world.
Hunger Games Haymitch Movie Eyes This Actor To Replace Woody Harrelson
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping may have found its new Haymitch.
The Batman 2 Movie Cast: Every Actor Now Confirmed to Appear
Which characters and actors are expected to return for Matt Reeves' The Batman 2?
2025 Fantastic Four Director Reveals If the Avengers Will Show Up
Fans shouldn't hold their breath for any crazy cameos in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Adolescence Creator Confirms What We All Suspected About the Ending
What did the ending behind Netflix's Adolescence really mean? The creator has told all.
Disney+ Announces New Star Wars Villains TV Series Releasing Next Month
Star Wars has announced another Disney+ show coming sooner than expected.
First Look at Marvel Studios' Vision TV Show Filming
Marvel Studios' Vision Quest series started filming for Disney+ in the U.K.
Did Marvel Studios Quietly Cancel This Phase 6 Iron Man Spinoff Movie?
Marvel Studios has been quiet about Don Cheadle's Phase 6 Iron Man spinoff movie, Armor Wars. Will it ever be released, or has it been canceled for good?
Peaky Blinders Movie Release & All Confirmed Details
Learn more about the Peaky Blinders movie before it releases on Netflix.
HBO Won't Release House of the Dragon Season 3 as Next Game of Thrones Show (Confirmed)
What comes next for HBO's world of Game of Thrones? House of the Dragon Season 3 isn't the only thing set to arrive.
Marvel Promises This Phase 5 Villain Is “Stronger Than All The Avengers Rolled Into One"
The MCU's next big movie villain might be one of its most powerful ever.
The Walking Dead Boss Says He's 'Desperate' to Make This 1 Spin-off Show (Exclusive)
Here is what's coming next in the future of The Walking Dead franchise.
Adolescence Netflix Plot Summary Explained - Spoilers for Full Show & Every Episode
Here's everything that happened in Netflix's latest big hit, Adolescence.
Black Panther 3 Movie Gets Exciting Release Window (Report)
More than two years after Wakanda Forever, when will Black Panther 3 finally be released?
Daredevil: Born Again Episode 5 Cast: Every Guest Star (Photos) - Ruibo Qian, Cillian O'Sullivan, & More Actors
Here is every actor who played in Daredevil: Born Again's bank heist extravaganza.
Marvel Studios Underwhelms Fans With New Logo for Phase 6 Crossover Movie
Avengers: Doomsday is moving ever closer, and the logo just got an update.
Here's Where You Can Watch 'Dream Eater' 2025 Horror Movie
Finding somewhere to watch the 2025 horror Dream Eater is no easy task.
The Acolyte Season 2: New Data Suggests Disney Should Renew Star Wars’ High Republic Series
Lucasfilm may have canceled The Acolyte, but perhaps Season 2 may be in order after all.
Disney+'s Young Avengers Takes a Promising Step Closer to Happening (Report)
The MCU's Young Avengers might assemble in the not-too-distant future.
James Gunn Hilariously Reacts to Jason Momoa’s Attempt to Leak His Lobo Costume For Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (Watch)
Jason Momoa almost leaked the first look at Lobo ahead of his 2026 DCU debut.
Apache Movie Demand Reaches New Heights After Jason Statham & Scarlett Johansson Action Film Fan Poster Goes Viral
Are Scarlett Johansson and Jason Statham actually teaming up for an Apache movie?
Sakamoto Days Episode 12 Release Window Confirmed by Netflix
When will Sakamoto Days return for Episode 12 on Netflix? Here's the latest updates.
Here's When Gold Rush Season 15 Episode 20's Release on Max Will Happen
Learn more about where and when you can watch Gold Rush's latest episode.
James Gunn's DC Reboot Just Found Its 6th Lead Superhero Actor
After losing one major actor, DC Studios seems to have found its sixth superhero star.
The Twister: Caught in the Storm Cast - Meet the Real People In Netflix Documentary Movie (Photos)
Learn more about the real people featured in Netflix's latest disaster doc, The Twister: Caught in the Storm.
Netflix CEO Confirms the 6 Biggest Netflix Releases of 2025 (3 Movies & 3 TV Series)
Learn more about the biggest movies and shows that Netflix has in store for 2025.
Marvel Studios Releases Its First-Ever Punisher Poster
The Punisher is back and Marvel Studios is celebrating in style with a new poster.
The Rookie Season 7 Episode 10 Cast List Includes Guest Stars Zander Hawley, Kenzi Richardson & More
Learn more about The Rookie Season 7, Episode 10's guest stars, including THAT familiar face.