Sam Hargrave

Sam Hargrave

Associate Editor (Content)

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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Sam Hargrave's Latest The Direct Articles

Mephisto’s MCU Future After Agatha Looks Exciting

Mephisto All Along? Marvel's devil is finally coming to the MCU in the near future.

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New Agatha All Along Episode Sparks Major 'Lady Death' Theories

Agatha All Along fans think Aubrey Plaza's witch is hiding a big secret.

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Keith Colburn Has Cardiac Emergency on Latest Deadliest Catch Episode

Is Deadliest Catch star Keith Colburn still alive after his cardiac emergency?

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Disney+ Just Abruptly Removed 4 of Its Most Popular Movies

Four of Disney+'s most popular movies have left the streaming service.

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Marvel's Thor 5 Movie Needs 10 Things to Recover from Love & Thunder Disaster

Can Marvel Studios avoid Love & Thunder's biggest mistakes with the next movie?

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James Gunn's DCU to Cast Major New Superhero This Week

Another Emerald Knight is about to be cast for James Gunn's DCU reboot.

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Who Is Sam Phalen from Survivor 47? 5 Things to Know About Contestant

From an NFL career to his Suits fandom, here are five things to know about Sam Phalen from Survivor Season 47.

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Is Daniel Leaving The Young and the Restless? 2024 Exit Speculation Explained

Fans think a The Young and the Restless veteran is leaving the show in 2024.

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Wait, Is Wanda Really Dead In Agatha All Along?

Will Agatha All Along set up Elizabeth Olsen's MCU return as Wanda Maximoff?

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Cam Newton & Aaron Hernandez's College Connection: American Sports Story Portrayal Vs. Real-Life

How does Cam Newton and Aaron Hernandez relationship in American Sports Story compare to real life?

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Agatha Harkness & Rio Vidal's Relationship In the MCU, Explained

Agatha Harkness and Rio Vidal have an entangled, magical history in the MCU.

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Marvel Studios Announces 7 New Disney+ Shows Releasing In Next 18 Months

Fan favorites such as Spider-Man, Daredevil, Black Panther, and the X-Men are returning on Disney+ soon.

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How Deadpool & Wolverine Saved the MCU

Deadpool & Wolverine might have saved the MCU from its recent struggles.

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Here's Why 'Doctor Who' Changes Actors During Regeneration

Regeneration is one of Doctor Who's most unique creations, but how does it work?

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Gladiator 2 Gets Unsurprising Rating

Gladiator 2 has received an official rating ahead of its November release.

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Wesley Snipes or Mahershala Ali’s Blade, Who Is Best For the MCU?

“There’s only been one Blade. There’s only ever gonna be one Blade.” Think again Wesley Snipes, Mahershala Ali is coming to town.

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Dark Winds Season 3 Gets Official Release Window

Fans just got a better idea of when to expect Dark Winds Season 3 to premiere on AMC.

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DC Studios Announces Imminent Release Date for Christopher Reeves Superman Trailer

James Gunn's DC Studios is about to drop its first-ever movie trailer after the franchise reboot.

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Here's Why Jane the Virgin Is Leaving Netflix Soon

Goodbye Netflix! Jane the Virgin is preparing to leave the streaming service in September.

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Is Bradley Cooper In Dark Winds? Casting Speculation Explained

Fans think they've spotted Bradley Cooper in Dark Winds as the series comes to Netflix.

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GTA 6: Rockstar Reaffirms 2025 Release Window Amid Delay Concerns

Rockstar says Grand Theft Auto 6 is still coming out next year, despite delay concerns.

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It Ends With Us Movie Controversy Explained: Newest Rumors on Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni Drama

What's going on with Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni amid the release of It Ends With Us?

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Mallorca Files Season 4 Gets Hopeful Update from Star

Mallorca Files fans wonder if Season 4 could be in the cards.

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Borderlands Movie Popcorn Buckets: Where to Buy & When They’ll Release (AMC, Cinemark & Regal)

Moviegoers can pick up some exciting Borderlands popcorn buckets when catching the new movie in theaters.

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Spider-Man 2 DLC Gets Discouraging Update Amid Release Hopes

Insomniac's Spider-Man 2 might not be getting new story DLC anytime soon.

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Did Loki Season 3 Just Get Set Up By Deadpool 3?

Loki Season 3 could be coming after the TVA's return in Deadpool & Wolverine.

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James Gunn Confirms His New DCU Will Avoid the MCU's Biggest Mistake

James Gunn's DCU reboot will avoid one of the MCU's most recent problems.

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Alien: Romulus Gets Exciting Critics Reviews Update

After the highs and lows of the Alien franchise, its latest installment may be shaping up to be a success.

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Alice In Borderland Season 3 Release Hype Reaches New Heights Following Netflix's Cryptic X Post

Fans are excited for Alice in Borderland Season 3 to come to Netflix after a recent post.

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Deadpool 3's Blade Challenges Get Revealed by Wesley Snipes

Deadpool & Wolverine's Blade actor discussed his "very challenging" cameo role.

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Who Is Frankie Vazquez Jr.? Lou Pearlman Connections Explained After Dirty Pop Netflix Release

Learn more about Frankie Vazquez Jr. and his connection to Lou Pearlman.

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Every Upcoming Henry Cavill Movie Releasing In 2025 & Beyond

What's next on the horizon for former Superman star Henry Cavill in Hollywood?

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Is Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool Gay or Pansexual in the Movies?

What is the sexuality of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool in in his super-powered movies?

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Deadpool & Wolverine: What Happened to Deadpool's Face, Explained

Ryan Reynolds was once declared the Sexiest Man Alive, but that certainly is not the case in the Deadpool movies.

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Here's Why Cobra Kai Season 6 Is Now Only 5 Episodes Long

Why does Cobra Kai's final season only have five episodes on Netflix so far?

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The Night Agent Season 2 Gets Disappointing Release Announcement

The wait for The Night Agent Season 2 might be longer than once thought.

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Will Steve Rogers Return In Captain America 4?

Chris Evans' return as Steve Rogers might be coming sooner than fans may think.

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Marvel Studios Announces Its First-Ever Disney+ Trilogy

Marvel Studios will soon complete a brand-new superhero trilogy on Disney+.

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What Happened to Ashley In The Boys S4 Finale: Powers from Compound V, Explained

What did The Boys' shocking finale twist for Vought CEO Ashley Barrett mean?

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Descendants 4's Surprising Dove Cameron Decision Explained

Why was Dove Cameron's Mal absent from Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red?

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