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 Stories
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 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?
Bodyguard Season 2 Release, Cast & Everything We Know
Here is what has been confirmed about Bodyguard Season 2 with Richard Madden.
Percy Jackson Show Release Date Schedule (Confirmed)
Here are the official release dates for every episode of Disney+'s Percy Jackson.
Is a Harry Potter & the Cursed Child Movie Releasing In 2025?
A fan-made trailer sparked theories that the original Harry Potter cast could return for a ninth movie next year.
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.
Shameless Season 12: Will More Episodes Ever Release?
Will Shameless ever come back for Season 12 on Showtime?
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."
Now You See Me 3 Release, Cast, and Everything We Know
Now You See Me 3 is currently in development, but what do we know so far?
Will The Mummy 4 Release In 2025? New Brendan Fraser Movie Rumors Explained
Is Brendan Fraser actually coming back for The Mummy 4 in 2025?
SurrealEstate Season 3 Gets Hopeful Update from Creator
Is paranormal drama SurrealEstate coming back for Season 3?
Ted 3 Movie: Will It Ever Release After New TV Show?
Could Ted 3 actually happen after next year's TV prequel series?
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.
Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together Online Release Date Revealed: When Will It Start Streaming?
Here's the latest information about Trolls 3: Trolls Band Together's online and streaming release.
Spider-Man 4: Will Tobey Maguire Return for Another Movie?
Does Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man have a big-screen future at Marvel?
Squid Game: The Challenge Episode 10 Release Date & Remaining Schedule
Here’s when viewers can enjoy the rest of Squid Game: The Challenge on Netflix.
Is David Harbour Remaking Grinch In 2023? New Netflix Movie Rumors Explained
Is Dr. Seuss' The Grinch actually getting a remake from David Harbour?
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?"