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
Who Is Davina McCall? Doctor Who's Celebrity Guest Character Explained
Who is Doctor Who's Christmas celebrity guest Davina McCall?
Who Is Millie Gibson? Doctor Who's Ruby Sunday Explained
Who is Doctor Who's new companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson?
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.
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.
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?
Eminence In Shadow Season 2 Twist Ending Explained
How did Eminence In Shadow Season 2 end and what comes next?
Percy Jackson Show Release Date Schedule (Confirmed)
Here are the official release dates for every episode of Disney+'s Percy Jackson.
Abbott Elementary Controversy & Cast Accusations Explained
Several Abbott Elementary cast members have become involved in controversy.
Marvel Releases First Poster for Kingpin's 2024 MCU Return
Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin was featured in a new 2024 MCU poster.
When Will Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Release? New Update Teases Production Start
Ginny & Georgia Season 3 just got a new production update.
Kung Fu Panda 4 Gets Exciting Furious Five Update from Director
Are the fan-favorite Furious Five coming back for Kung Fu Panda 4?
Marvel Reveals 1 Upcoming MCU Project Where Loki May Return After Season 2
Marvel Studios may have teased Loki's next Multiversal appearance.
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.
Doctor Who Showrunner Explains 'Racist' Origins of Neil Patrick Harris Villain Decision
Neil Patrick Harris' Doctor Who villain arrived with some slightly racist elements.
Julia Roberts Disagreed With 1 Scene Decision In Netflix's Leave the World Behind
Julia Roberts had one problem with her new Netflix movie.
Who Is The Vlinx? New Doctor Who Character Explained
Doctor Who Special 3 introduced a new character called The Vlinx.
Doctor Who's Bi-Generation Twist Explained
Doctor Who put a game-changing twist on the 57-year-old concept of Regeneration.
Who Is Melanie? Doctor Who 2023 Companion Explained
Doctor Who just brought back a classic companion for Special 3, "The Giggle."
SurrealEstate Season 3 Gets Hopeful Update from Creator
Is paranormal drama SurrealEstate coming back for Season 3?
GTA 6 Cast: Every Character & Voice Actor Leak & Rumor
Here's every major leak and rumor for the cast of Grand Theft Auto 6.
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).
GTA 6 Map Video Leak: Is It Real?
Grand Theft Auto 6 just had another massive leak before the trailer.
First Look at David Tennant's 2023 Doctor Who Regeneration Released (Photos)
A new Doctor Who trailer revealed a look at David Tennant's 2023 regeneration.
Doctor Who Special 2 Cast: Wild Blue Yonder Actors & Characters (Photos)
Here's every major player in Doctor Who Special 2, "Wild Blue Yonder."
Who Is Bernard Cribbins? Doctor Who 2023's Wilfred Explained
Doctor Who's latest episode featured Bernard Cribbins' Wilfred Mott.
Doctor Who 2023: What is the Flux?
What was Doctor Who Special 2's Flux reference all about?
Godzilla Minus One Ending Explained: Noriko's Final Scene Explained
What comes next after the enticing ending to Godzilla Minus One?
Virgin River Season 5 Part 2: How Many Episodes Are There?
Virgin River just returned on Netflix for Season 5 Part 2.
Spider-Man 4: Will Tobey Maguire Return for Another Movie?
Does Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man have a big-screen future at Marvel?
Barbie Movie's Streaming Release Date Potentially Revealed by HBO Listing
Did Barbie's Max streaming release date just get revealed by HBO?
Doctor Who's Nerys Joke In 2023 Special Explained
Who is Doctor Who's Nerys - as referenced in "The Star Beast?"
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Release Window Breaks This Frustrating Record
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2's release may break a series-long record.
Marvel Studios Announces Historic Release Plan for Next Disney+ Show
The MCU's next Disney+ show is going to release in a VERY unique way.
Doctor Who's The Meep Twist Explained: Beep's Secret Revealed
Doctor Who's Beep the Meep came with a big twist in "The Star Beast."
Who Is Yasmin Finney? Doctor Who's Rose Noble Explained
Doctor Who just introduced a major new character with Yasmin Finney's Rose Noble.
James Gunn Announces 10th New Actor for Superman Reboot Movie
James Gunn's Superman reboot has now announced ten actors and characters.
Will Christmas With the Kranks 2 Release on Netflix? New Movie Rumors Explained
Is Netflix actually bringing back Christmas with the Kranks for a 2023 sequel?
The Big Bang Theory Exec Gets Candid on Recasting Kaley Cuoco's Character
Did you know The Big Bang Theory almost didn't have Kaley Cuoco?
Here's Where Tom Hiddleston's Loki Could Return After Season 2
The Loki Season 2 finale has left fans wondering what the future holds for him.
The Batman 2 Cast: Every Character Expected to Appear In Sequel
Who will be returning for Matt Reeves' The Batman 2 in 2025?