Nothing brings people together like a funeral, so special shout-out to Laena Velaryon for giving us the spectacle that was “Driftmark.” With every major player in attendance, we were treated to an episode filled with everything from subtle power dynamics to full-blown attempted murder. Normally we have to wait for weddings for this type of…
Remember last week when I praised House of the Dragon for not holding our hands while it zoomed through the story? Well, I’m afraid we’ve discovered the other side of that coin, as this week’s 10-year jump felt a bit too jarring. I want to be clear: this doesn’t have anything to do with the…
“We Light the Way”, the fifth episode of HBO’s House of the Dragon, feels like the end of Part 1. Thus far, we’ve been treated to a relatively small cast, just a few major players, and only a few important families. But that is about to change, and change drastically. First, I’d like to raise…
On the latest episode of House of the Dragon The Bachelorette, we spent the majority of it through the eyes of Rhaenyra. And while she wasn’t loving the initial pack of suitors parading in front of her, she eventually found a couple people worthy of a rose. Daemon got his first crack at Rhaenyra, giving…
George R.R. Martin’s stories have always been described as medieval fantasy, but never has an episode of Thrones or House of the Dragon felt as medieval as “Second of His Name” did. Unlike the boar hunt in Season One of Thrones, this time we were treated to a proper spectacle in the Kingswood complete with…
With two episodes of House of the Dragon officially in the books, it looks safe to say that this show is doubling down on the politicking and power struggles that made early Game of Thrones so enjoyable. As Thrones grew in size and scope, there were simply too many characters to check in with, leaving…
It felt so good to be back in Westeros on a Sunday night. I still haven’t forgiven Game of Thrones for its terrible ending, but I also refuse to let one bad season forever ruin the incredible world that George R.R. Martin has created. So if you’re looking for someone who’s going to rehash all…
Before we get into the finale, I want to spend some time appreciating the phenomenon that is Game of Thrones. I don’t think it’s hyperbole to say it changed my life. I’ve built friendships around it… And drinking games. I’ve spent countless hours discussing theories and what-ifs. And I’ve been lucky enough to share my…
As Game of Thrones stumbles to the finish line, I find myself repeatedly coming back to a quote from the series finale of The Office when a profound Andy Bernard says to the camera “I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” Boy, did…
Warning: I’m going to complain about a fair bit in this article. If you’re looking for rose-tinted glasses, I suggest making like Tormund and getting the hell out while you can. Still here? Okay, here we go. I want to discuss what I think is the overall problem with this season of Game of Thrones,…
