WiC Weekly: October 9-15
By WiC Staff
Two more episodes before House of the Dragon wraps up its first season! Also, The Rings of Power bows out and Harrison Ford (probably) joins the MCU.
What happened this week in the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, movies and TV? It starts and ends with House of the Dragon. There are only two more episodes left! Let’s review last Sunday’s before the new one drops:
A slow, thoughtful episode of House of the Dragon makes us realize just how much we like these characters...before we start to lose them. https://t.co/DLQKRaaz6y
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) October 16, 2022
The season finale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is here! How’d it go?
"Alloyed" is one of the better episodes of The Rings of Power, but inconsistent storytelling and non-sensical fan service hobble even its biggest reveals. https://t.co/NEgCRkpixc
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) October 16, 2022
How does the generation of Targaryens on House of the Dragon relate to the one on Game of Thrones? Let’s get into it:
Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow are distant descendants of Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen. But how EXACTLY are they related? Let's get detailed. https://t.co/cTYHllalDJ
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) October 16, 2022
Actor William Hurt passed earlier this year. Reportedly, Marvel plans to recast his MCU role with another Hollywood legend:
Harrison Ford in the MCU? Yes please: https://t.co/8l10p6iDse
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) October 16, 2022
The latest House of the Dragon episode was a showcase for Viserys Targaryen. Geeta Vasant Patel talks us through it:
The scene where Viserys drops his crown and Daemon picks it up was improvised! Deep dive on the latest House of the Dragon episode: https://t.co/jZQATBf3oP
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) October 16, 2022
Okay, hear him out on this one…
Alan Moore, the guy behind comics like Watchmen and V For Vendetta, is always good for a spicy take on the meaning of superheroes. https://t.co/qjHYgyLxw2
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) October 16, 2022
Fire & Blood author George R.R. Martin praises Paddy Considine’s performance as King Viserys Targaryen (as he should) and address those time jumps:
Sounds about right: https://t.co/LVE2BkfNrf
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) October 16, 2022
New photos from “The Green Council” are here! Take a look:
"The Green Council" is the penultimate episode of the first season of HBO's House of the Dragon. Check out the new photos! https://t.co/JNdX3VKI9I
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) October 16, 2022
One of the most infamous moments in the Dance of the Dragons has already been foreshadowed on House of the Dragon. Could we see it in the season 1 finale?
Honey, we've got a big storm coming: https://t.co/dyMspEVKLB
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) October 16, 2022
The penultimate episode of House of the Dragon, “The Green Council,” airs tonight! Take a look at what’s coming:
The King is dead. Now it's time for the greens to make their grab for power. Let's break down the trailer for "The Green Council" shot by shot. https://t.co/VAiqvivmVh
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) October 16, 2022
Only one more week of House of the Dragon left! And also other things are happening. Stick around all week to soak it all up!
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