Ethan Mercer

About Ethan Mercer

Ethan Mercer has been writing about television, science fiction, and major film franchises for more than eight years. He graduated from the University of Westminster with a degree in Journalism, specialising in digital media.

His first job in the industry was at ChoicesUK, one of Britain's largest video rental chains — helping customers find their next favourite film by day, and taking home as many new titles as he could by night. Working there, before streaming became the norm, gave him the chance to watch an enormous range of cinema, from Hollywood blockbusters and cult classics to European arthouse films and hidden gems.

He later moved into digital entertainment journalism, working as an editor and television writer for several independent entertainment websites, before joining CineCorner.

Favourite franchises

  • Star Wars
  • Star Trek
  • Battlestar Galactica
  • Babylon 5

Greatest TV series ever made: Firefly — despite lasting just one season, Ethan considers it the benchmark against which he measures every sci-fi series since.

Ethan makes it a point to keep up with virtually every major television release across Netflix, HBO, Apple TV+, Prime Video, and Disney+. Through his articles, he covers the latest releases, explores fan theories, breaks down storylines, and helps readers decide which series deserve a place on their watchlist.

Ethan writes for CineCorner independently. All views are his own.


All news by Ethan Mercer

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes sold one more untested product — a documentary about herself
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes sold one more untested product — a documentary about herself
Elizabeth Holmes let Nathan Fielder film her so viewers could meet the real her. They have, and her partner now suspects it was his dumbest idea yet.
Britain's revolving door of prime ministers just cost The Diplomat its best character
Britain's revolving door of prime ministers just cost The Diplomat its best character
Creator Debora Cahn admits the decision still hurts. Netflix ordered the last two seasons before their predecessors had even aired, but there is still no word on a fifth.
Jacob Elordi didn't name his three 'pretty bad' early films — Netflix made a trilogy with him
Jacob Elordi didn't name his three 'pretty bad' early films — Netflix made a trilogy with him
Jacob Elordi is an Oscar nominee now, and he is still apologising for the early work most of the world actually watched. Fans of his breakout teen hit have heard this speech before.
Narnia's biggest fan forum is fighting over banning criticism of Gerwig's film
Narnia's biggest fan forum is fighting over banning criticism of Gerwig's film
Wheel of Time fans have watched this fight before, and their show was cancelled anyway. Meanwhile Netflix insiders reportedly think the film is awful.
Goku's voice actress hates AI clones — her own agency already made an official one
Goku's voice actress hates AI clones — her own agency already made an official one
Japan's actors union has just written its first rules for AI voices, and they draw almost exactly the line Nozawa's agency drew two years ago. With Nozawa turning 90 on 25 October, they also say who decides when Goku's voice carries on without her.
Nepo babies usually get roasted — Cillian Murphy's son is getting 'cutie pie' instead
Nepo babies usually get roasted — Cillian Murphy's son is getting 'cutie pie' instead
Everyone online loves Aran Murphy, yet almost nobody mentions his acting. The goodwill he inherited from Cillian may be the hardest thing he has to outgrow.
Grey's Anatomy season 23 is about a hospital squeezed for money — and so is the show
Grey's Anatomy season 23 is about a hospital squeezed for money — and so is the show
Grey Sloan's new boss treats medicine as a business. Its showrunner checks the budget before every location shoot, and she isn't promising a season 50.
Soderbergh is finishing The Batman Part II — this director swap is the opposite of Justice League
Soderbergh is finishing The Batman Part II — this director swap is the opposite of Justice League
DC fans have watched a mid-shoot director swap wreck a film before. This time the stand-in's stated goal is footage nobody will ever be able to spot.
Three seasons rooting for Kate Wyler, and The Diplomat season 4 has fans calling her unbearable
Three seasons rooting for Kate Wyler, and The Diplomat season 4 has fans calling her unbearable
For three seasons Hal Wyler was the reason to forgive Kate everything. One episode into season 4, fans have swapped sides.
Josh Brolin wants a Thanos vs Doom showdown, and Marvel fans are worried for his spine
Josh Brolin wants a Thanos vs Doom showdown, and Marvel fans are worried for his spine
Thanos's actor is volunteering for a rematch his character already lost in the comics. Marvel could hardly ask for a better way to show off Doom.
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