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Latest Articles

A Court of Thorns & Roses book six now has a release date, and Sarah J. Maas' update was more than fans could have hoped for.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

A quote from showrunner Ira Parker has been taken out of context, and it's confusing A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fans.
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Video Shorts

Books

Outlander executive producer Maril Davis and showrunner Matthew B. Roberts share the show's surprising approach to its ending ahead of the season 8 premiere, and why it won't spoil the conclusion of the books.
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Sword in the Storm, the first book in David Gemmell's Rigante series, features a setting similar to that of the ancient, Iron Age Britons. It is a battle between an old way of life based on nature and a modernized, violent empire.
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The first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms almost introduced a younger version of an iconic Game of Thrones character.
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It looks like fans won't see one key character back in season 2 of a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms but the actor won't rule out a later return!
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Fantasy Movies & Shows

The directors of The Mummy 4 are hinting that the upcoming film starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz is going to ignore the third film in the franchise.
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Sci-Fi Movies & Shows

They've been presented as a semi-main character...sometimes.
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Take the Black Podcast
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms FINALE Breakdown + House of the Dragon Season 3 TEASER Reaction
Welcome back to Take the Black, your after-show for all things in the world of Westeros. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles go LIVE immediately after Episode 6, “The Morrow,” to break down the ending of Dunk & Egg’s first season and react to the first House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser.
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Game of Thrones

Two projects about Aegon the Conqueror are reportedly in the works, but which is actually the better idea? There are pros and cons to each.
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House of the Dragon

The season finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has arrived, but that doesn't mean HBO is giving us a chance to catch our breath.
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Editorials

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes on a different tone, and it allows the show to embody an ideal Game of Thrones never could.
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Trekkies are being treated to some acting masterclasses of late.
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A comprehensive ranking of Ursula K. Le Guin's complete Earthsea Cycle, one of fantasy literature's most influential series.
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Death Watch is objectively evil in the Star Wars galaxy, so why is the main character of The Mandalorian still worshipping at their altar all these years later?
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Interviews

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Interview Spotlight

We spoke with A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin about his long career in fantasy and science fiction, how the job of being an author is changing with the times, and much more.
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Reviews

Does the Godzilla and Kong-featuring show Monarch: Legacy of Monsters live up to monstrous hype in its season 2 premiere?
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This makes episode 7 especially skippable.
Daniel Bibby|
The tourney at Ashford Meadow has reached its somber end, and it's time for Dunk and Egg to set off on their next adventure.
Daniel Roman|
Binti is an incredible experience that offers a heroine for the 21st century who confronts hurdles with courage, even when she doubts herself.
Joel Wagler|
Hot off his apperance in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Oscar Morgan has joined the cast of one of Netflix's biggest original series.
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In A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 finale, we see a touching sendoff for Ser Arlan of Pennytree. Showrunner Ira Parker explained those final moments of the finale and why they're important to Dunk's story.
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One thorn in Ser Duncan's side early on in the season disappeared after episode 3.
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Should A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms continue beyond the source material, showrunner Ira Parker and George R.R. Martin already have a plan in place to continue the show beyond season 3.
Cody Schultz|
Director Owen Harris had the challenge of helming the Trial by Seven in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 5 -- and he delivered an all-time great.
Ashley Hurst|
The new Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu is not faring well, even with Disney insiders.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms expanded the Game of Thrones franchise with its first season, filled with great episodes.
Colin McCormick|
Netflix officially backed out of the deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Had the deal gone through, it was assumed that Game of Thrones would be available to stream on Netflix for the first time.
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Timothee Chalamet is hinting that Dune: Part Three may be the biggest chapter yet in the epic sci-fi saga!
Michael Weyer|
With Baelor Breakspear dead, where does that leave the line of succession for the Iron Throne?
Daniel Roman|
Everything we know about Interview With The Vampire season 3, renamed The Vampire Lestat.
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The 20th century American masterpiece has an important role in Episode 8.
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The showrunner for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reveals why the show wasn't simply called "Dunk & Egg," after the lovable duo in George R.R. Martin's book series.
Michael Weyer|
News has come out about the beginning of the streaming giant's falling out with the horror auteur behind The Haunting of Hill House and Doctor Sleep.
William Jones|
Daniel Ings is just as hopeful as fans that Lyonel Baratheon will return for more A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Michael Weyer|
Was Ser Duncan really knighted in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? Showrunner Ira Parker has given his opinion.
Ashley Hurst|
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms added a few more branches to Westeros' most notable apple tree.
Richard Kraus|
The Rings of Power star Robert Aramayo had a historic pair of wins at the BAFTA Awards, but had to deal with some controversy during the ceremony.
Michael Weyer|
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' showrunner has shared hints about what fans can expect in season 2, as Dunk and Egg head to Dorne!
Michael Weyer|
The creator of The Mandalorian cannot keep recycling things from the original trilogy if the franchise is going to flourish. Audiences deserve new things.
William Jones|

Plenty of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms characters came out the other side of the season stronger, but two cast members in particular's lives changed forever for the better.
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Johnny Flynn is opening up on the controversy about J.K. Rowling, and how it affects his turn as Lucius Malfoy in the new Harry Potter show.
Michael Weyer|
In a single line, the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finale paid homage to George R.R. Martin's books in a way Game of Thrones never did.
Ashley Hurst|
The upcoming The Mad King play may go beyond one event in Game of Thrones' history to explore more of a fantastic, never-before-seen era of Westeros.
Michael Weyer|
I've waited so long for this.
Daniel Bibby|
Wednesday is staging a Beetlejuice reunion, with Winona Ryder among five new actors joining the cast of season 3!
Michael Weyer|
Longtime A Song of Ice and Fire fans might have caught a quiet nod to one of the franchise's most beloved characters in the season finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Richard Kraus|
The artist formerly known as Baby Yoda needs to grow beyond his status as a perpetual prop in The Mandalorian and Grogu.
William Jones|
HBO has just announced when A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will get a physical release on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD — as well as what special features are in store.
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According to figures released by the network per Variety, the Game of Thrones prequel is averaging nearly 13 million U.S. viewers per episode, putting it on pace to become the third-largest series debut in HBO Max history.
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Fifteen's era was afforded a rare opportunity.
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Which episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' first season did author George R.R. Martin like best?
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How does the season finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compare to the end of the book?
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