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
MCU: LEGO Just Spoiled Phase 6's Big Supervillain Debut (Photos)
Marvel Studios is hiding Phase 6's next big villain, but LEGO has spoiled its design.
Fire Country: Here's Why Jake Had to Leave the Show's Position at Station 42
Is Jordan Calloway's Jake actually leaving Station 42? Here's the truth about his Fire Country future.
2025 Superman Movie Confirmed to Crossover With 3 DCU TV Shows
James Gunn's Superman will already start setting up other TV shows and movies.
Black Panther Is Now Confirmed to Appear In 3 Upcoming Marvel Movies & TV Shows
When is the Black Panther coming back? Marvel Studios has already confirmed three appearances.
The Rookie Season 7 Episode 15 Cast: Guest Stars In 'A Deadly Secret' (Pictures) - Madeleine Coghlan, Ryan Bergara & More
Learn about the new and returning faces who appear in The Rookie Season 7, Episode 15.
Ransom Canyon: Do Quinn and Staten Get Together? Here's What Happens In the Books
Find out the fate of Ransom Canyon's iconic couple Quinn and Staten in the Netflix series.
Ransom Canyon Netflix: Yancy Grey's Family Tree Explained - What Happened to His Relatives
Learn more about Yancy Grey and Ransom Canyon's shocking twist about his family history.
HBO Takes Action to Prevent Online Backlash Over Harry Potter Reboot's New Cast
HBO is sweeping away controversy after confirming the first six of its Harry Potter reboot cast.
Spider-Man 4 Will Abandon One Mainstay from the OG Trilogy (Confirmed)
Marvel and Sony are making a big change for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and it might be a good thing.
Sinners Breakout Miles Caton Wants THAT Major Marvel Role
Fresh out his acting debut, a rising star is already gunning for a major MCU superhero role.
Stranger Things Season 5 Gets Exciting First Trailer Update
The first official look at Stranger Things Season 5 may be getting close.
Here's Why Fallout Season 2 Is Taking So Long
Fans of Amazon Prime Video's Fallout are eagerly waiting for updates on the Season 2 release.
The Walking Dead's Eugene Actor Reveals His Dream Return Story (Exclusive)
Is Eugene coming back to The Walking Dead universe? Josh McDermitt has an exciting story in mind.
Spider-Man 4 Needs To Resolve This Major Plot Thread From Daredevil: Born Again Finale
Is a Spider-Man/Daredevil crossover on the way? 'Brand New Day' needs to address one major 'Born Again' detail.
Daredevil Born Again Finale Hints at Netflix Defenders' Return In Season 2
Are the Defenders coming back? Daredevil: Born Again might be teasing a reunion.
The Rookie Season 7 Episode 14 Cast: Guest Stars In 'Mad About Murder' (Pictures) - Amanda McCants, Marlene Forte & More
Learn about the new and returning faces who appear in The Rookie Season 7, Episode 14.
Here's Why Millie Gibson Left 'Doctor Who' for the Time Being
Why did Varada Sethu's Belinda replace Millie Gibson's Ruby Sunday in Doctor Who?
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.