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

Young Sheldon Season 7 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)

Who appears in the cast of Young Sheldon's final season?

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The Rookie 2024: New Season 6 Release Schedule of Episodes (Confirmed)

When will each episode of The Rookie Season 6 release on ABC?

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Marvel Studios Announces Delay of MCU Phase 6's First Movie

The MCU's Phase 6 will get underway later than expected.

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Doctor Doom’s MCU Debut Gets Disappointing Update Following Fantastic Four Cast Reveal

Doctor Doom may not be coming as quickly to the MCU after the Fantastic Four cast reveal.

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Aquaman 2's Max Streaming Release Date Potentially Revealed by HBO Listing

Is this when Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will start streaming?

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Disney+ Reveals New MCU Timeline Order With The Marvels

Fans now know when The Marvels takes place in the Marvel Studios timeline.

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James Gunn's Superman Movie to Include These 7 Superheroes

Superman: Legacy will introduce over half a dozen superheroes for the new DCU.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Disney+ Streaming: When Will It Release? (2024 Update)

Viewers still wonder when Spider-Man: No Way Home will finally come to Disney+ - here's the breakdown.

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Virgin River Season 6 Gets Disappointing Release Update (Report)

Virgin River fans will not be seeing Season 6 for longer than expected.

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SNL Season 49 Cast List: All 17 Current Cast Members

Here's every main actor and host in Saturday Night Live (SNL) Season 49.

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The Marvels Just Hit a Disastrous Box Office Milestone for the MCU

The Marvels' box office was an all-time low for Marvel Studios.

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James Gunn Announces 6th Show In DCU Reboot Chapter 1 Slate

DC Studios just added a sixth Max show to its Chapter 1 line-up.

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Why Did Matthew Muller Kidnap Denise Huskins? American Nightmare Crime Explained

Here's every major detail in Matthew Muller's kidnapping of Denise Huskins, as featured on American Nightmare.

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The Boys Season 4 Release: New Announcement Signals Bad News for Premiere Window

Fans may be left waiting a while longer for The Boys Season 4 to premiere on Amazon.

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True Detective Season 4 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)

Here is every major character and actor in True Detective Season 4's cast.

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Who Is Kevin Kreider? 6 Things to Know About The Traitors Season 2 & Bling Empire Contestant

Kevin Kreider is back on TV with Season 2 of The Traitors US.

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Marvel Studios Just Killed Off Thanos AGAIN for the 7th Time

The MCU's newest Disney+ episode just killed off Thanos (yes, again).

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Disney Wish Movie Online Streaming Release Date Revealed

Disney's latest animated movie, Wish, will be released online soon.

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Saw X Movie Streaming Release Date Finally Gets Announced

The newest Saw movie is coming to streaming soon, so here's all the details.

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Who Is Davina McCall? Doctor Who's Celebrity Guest Character Explained

Who is Doctor Who's Christmas celebrity guest Davina McCall?

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Who Is Millie Gibson? Doctor Who's Ruby Sunday Explained

Who is Doctor Who's new companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson?

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DC Studios' First TV Show Gets New Release Window Announcement

The DCU's first Max series just got an updated release date from James Gunn.

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Marvel Studios Just Unveiled a New Avengers Team With 5 New Heroes

The Avengers have a brand new line-up in Marvel Studios' newest release.

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Doctor Who Announces Release Date for the New Season Trailer

When will fans catch their first look at Ncuti Gatwa’s debut season of Doctor Who?

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Eminence In Shadow Season 2 Twist Ending Explained

How did Eminence In Shadow Season 2 end and what comes next?

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Percy Jackson Show Release Date Schedule (Confirmed)

Here are the official release dates for every episode of Disney+'s Percy Jackson.

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Abbott Elementary Controversy & Cast Accusations Explained

Several Abbott Elementary cast members have become involved in controversy.

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Marvel Releases First Poster for Kingpin's 2024 MCU Return

Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin was featured in a new 2024 MCU poster.

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When Will Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Release? New Update Teases Production Start

Ginny & Georgia Season 3 just got a new production update.

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Kung Fu Panda 4 Gets Exciting Furious Five Update from Director

Are the fan-favorite Furious Five coming back for Kung Fu Panda 4?

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Marvel Reveals 1 Upcoming MCU Project Where Loki May Return After Season 2

Marvel Studios may have teased Loki's next Multiversal appearance.

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Christopher Eccleston Brutally Criticizes His Doctor Who Showrunner Russell T. Davies

Former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston hit out against the showrunner for the "mess" of a production.

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Doctor Who Showrunner Explains 'Racist' Origins of Neil Patrick Harris Villain Decision

Neil Patrick Harris' Doctor Who villain arrived with some slightly racist elements.

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Julia Roberts Disagreed With 1 Scene Decision In Netflix's Leave the World Behind

Julia Roberts had one problem with her new Netflix movie.

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Who Is The Vlinx? New Doctor Who Character Explained

Doctor Who Special 3 introduced a new character called The Vlinx.

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Doctor Who's Bi-Generation Twist Explained

Doctor Who put a game-changing twist on the 57-year-old concept of Regeneration.

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Who Is Melanie? Doctor Who 2023 Companion Explained

Doctor Who just brought back a classic companion for Special 3, "The Giggle."

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SurrealEstate Season 3 Gets Hopeful Update from Creator

Is paranormal drama SurrealEstate coming back for Season 3?

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GTA 6 Cast: Every Character & Voice Actor Leak & Rumor

Here's every major leak and rumor for the cast of Grand Theft Auto 6.

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The Boys' Black Noir Recast Explained: Season 4's Replacement Just Got Teased

The Boys is recasting one of the Seven's original members for Season 4 (kind of).

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