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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms


Everything there is to know about the much-anticipated Game of Thrones prequel stage play.
Federica Bocco|
The Game of Thrones play that's been in development these last several years finally has a title, release window, and more. We're going to the tourney at Harrenhal!
Daniel Roman|
Dear Mike Flanagan; I love you, but I want more original stories out of that glorious, horrific mind of yours.
William Jones|
An exchange cut from The Hedge Knight novella makes the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 5 death all the more upsetting.
Natalie Zamora|

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 5 Breakdown | Exploring Dunk’s Past & The EXPLOSIVE Trial of Seven
The Trial of Seven is finally here… Welcome back to Take the Black, your deep dive into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the world of Westeros. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles go LIVE immediately after Episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother,” to break down everything. From Dunk's upbringing in Flea Bottom, major Blackfyre Rebellion callbacks and massive consequences coming out of the melee, there’s a lot to unpack.
01:00:56 | Feb 16, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 5 Breakdown | Exploring Dunk’s Past & The EXPLOSIVE Trial of Seven
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 5 Breakdown | Exploring Dunk’s Past & The EXPLOSIVE Trial of Seven
Feb 16, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4 Breakdown | The Trial of Seven Approaches
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4 Breakdown | The Trial of Seven Approaches
Feb 10, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 3 Breakdown
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 3 Breakdown
Feb 10, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 2 Breakdown | Dunk Meets the Targaryens
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 2 Breakdown | Dunk Meets the Targaryens
Feb 10, 2026

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Editorials


Episode 5 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms invents a different backstory for Ser Duncan the Tall.
Federica Bocco|
John Gwynne's brilliant Faithful and the Fallen series consists of four terrific books. Here is a ranking for each volume.
Joel Wagler|
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 set the stage for some big developments in season 3.
Amanda Mullen|
Exclusive Interviews
The Brandon Sanderson interview: Wind and Truth, Ghostbloods, and the space age of the Cosmere
Winter Is Coming's Daniel Roman sits down for a far-ranging FULL SPOILER interview with Brandon Sanderson, the New York Times bestselling author of The Stormlight Archive, Mistborn, Skyward, Elantris, and a number of other books, including the final three novels of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time.
00:46:23 | Feb 11, 2026
The Brandon Sanderson interview: Wind and Truth, Ghostbloods, and the space age of the Cosmere
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The Brandon Sanderson interview: Wind and Truth, Ghostbloods, and the space age of the Cosmere
Feb 11, 2026
Patrick Rothfuss talks Kingkiller Chronicle novella The Narrow Road Between Desires
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Patrick Rothfuss talks Kingkiller Chronicle novella The Narrow Road Between Desires
Feb 11, 2026
Alexander Skarsgård | Murderbot EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!
Alexander Skarsgård | Murderbot EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!
Feb 11, 2026
Exclusive Interview: Lee Pace and Laura Birn talk Foundation season 3
Exclusive Interview: Lee Pace and Laura Birn talk Foundation season 3
Feb 11, 2026

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Reviews


The penultimate episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 features a thrilling battle sequence, as well as an unexpectedly lengthy flashback.
Daniel Roman|
With its biggest crutch removed, Starfleet Academy just released its first incredible installment.
Daniel Bibby|
In Operation Bounce House, Matt Dinniman weaves an action-packed and entertaining story — but it goes far deeper than that.
Amanda Mullen|
Wrath is the final volume in John Gwynne's debut series, The Faithful and the Fallen. As with the other books, Wrath is quick-paced and full of memorable characters. The ending is spectacular and well worth the journey.
Joel Wagler|