A century before Robert Baratheon’s death fractured the Seven Kingdoms and the Night King returned to Westeros, House Targaryen still ruled. Only, it ruled without dragons.
Stranger Things has been a melting pot of references from across pop culture storytelling ever since day one. And so far, season five is no different. Usually, series creators the Duffer Brothers tend to look at movies from the ’80s and ’90s for inspiration.
HBO is doubling down on its most valuable fantasy franchise, announcing a multi-year plan that will keep viewers immersed in the world of Westeros. The
George R.R. Martin’s problems with House of the Dragon are well-documented, but only true Westeros sickos know the author even has beef with the show’s choice of symbols.
It’s been three years since “House of the Dragon” revitalized the good name of the most iconic small-screen property in the fantasy genre. Now, riding on all the goodwill that was sorely lacking during the last seasons of “Game of Thrones,” HBO is ready to deliver its next George R.R.
George R.R. Martin has "always had trouble" with deadlines. The 77-year-old author had been expected to complete his A Song of Ice and Fire book series
A century before Daenerys Targaryen brought dragons back to the world, a legendary duo roamed the Seven Kingdoms. Their people were not the lord and ladies of the Realm.
Game of Thrones‘ title sequence is one of the most iconic in television history. That weekly, swooping journey across a sprawling map of George Martin’s fantasy realm was almost like a de facto character on the show.
When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. Or you bring to life a really successful alternative fantasy series and you buy the Iron Throne for yourself without having to deal with the poisoning, the backstabbing, and the blood.
At this point I want George R.R. Martin to finish The Winds of Winter less so I can read it and more so I can stop hearing about how he’ll never finish it.
It’s a sad but inevitable fact that even very good shows sometimes have bad episodes. Sometimes, these bad episodes are the result of poor writing and production choices, while at others, it’s just the fact that network seasons often require at least a few filler episodes.
These shows remain beloved, sometimes decades after they left the air. As a result, they show the extent to which TV as a medium is always in flux, always finding new, exciting, and challenging ways to bring the human story to life.
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Dark Winds Season 3, Episode 8, “Béésh Lii (Iron Horse).”] Dark Winds delivered its biggest finale yet with Season 3’s epic train sequence captured by executive producer and director Chris Eyre for the screen.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 7 “The Red Sowing.” The penultimate episode of the Targaryen-centered Game of Thrones spin-off is setting the world on fire.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 3. HBO’s series based on George R.R. Martin‘s Fire & Blood novel is picking up steam and ready to breathe fire as it barrels towards the mid-season finale.