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The actor behind Ser Gregor Clegane reflects on how he joined Game of Thrones, his favorite parts of filming the series, and more.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

"In the Name of the Mother" brings Dunk's story to a bloody climax. We break it down on the latest episode of the Take the Black podcast.
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Books

John Gwynne's brilliant Faithful and the Fallen series consists of four terrific books. Here is a ranking for each volume.
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In Operation Bounce House, Matt Dinniman weaves an action-packed and entertaining story — but it goes far deeper than that.
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A new character in Hulu’s Tell Me Lies has romantasy fans on high alert, with many fancasting him as Xaden in the Fourth Wing show for Prime Video.
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These 10 sci-fi books are perfect for readers who enjoy getting lost in character-driven stories that unfold at their own pace.
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Fantasy Movies & Shows

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 set the stage for some big developments in season 3.
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Sci-Fi Movies & Shows

Kate Mulgrew has defended her fellow Star Trek star in the best way possible.
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Take the Black Podcast
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

Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones fans might recognize the breakout star of the latest Avatar movie.
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House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon season 3 is coming later this year, and it seems like fans might not have to wait long to return to Westeros.
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Editorials

With Egg's true identity out in the open, Ser Duncan the Tall has officially joined the great game.
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Rumors suggest Disney is gearing up for a new Pirates installment, but they need to consult the man who gave those original films their bite.
William Jones|
The Blackfyre Rebellions are about to become much more important in future seasons of HBO's new Game of Thrones spinoff, and showrunner Ira Parker has hinted we may actually see more of them than expected.
Daniel Roman|
The legendary Togruta is arguably primed for a big-screen appearance, but it's a bad idea.
Daniel Bibby|
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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Patrick Rothfuss talks Kingkiller Chronicle novella The Narrow Road Between Desires
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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
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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

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|
After coming valiantly to Tanselle's rescue, Dunk finds himself facing an ancient style of trial by combat as he tries to survive the ire of Aerion Targaryen. He'll need allies if he's to make it out alive.
Daniel Roman|
Some big questions just got answers, but the important one remained unaddressed.
Daniel Bibby|
All roads lead to New Vegas in the season 2 finale of Fallout, but some are more satisfying than others.
Daniel Roman|
It turns out the Outlander producers filmed multiple endings for the series finale, and even the cast doesn't know which one is real!
Michael Weyer|
The Harry Potter remake will expand on book storylines and characters, even making one surprising choice.
Amanda Mullen|
Showrunner Ira Parker fielded questions on Reddit recently, and revealed the surprising reason that an iconic line from "The Hedge Knight" didn't make it into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Daniel Roman|
Say goodbye to an underrated team-up.
Daniel Bibby|
HBO has unleashed a bunch of new photos from the penultimate episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and they reveal a surprising plotline ahead.
Daniel Roman|
GRRM revealed that he recently visited the set of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 while production was underway in Belfast, where the second season is adapting "The Sworn Sword," the second of his beloved Dunk and Egg novellas.
Srabana Aich|
The man behind Captain Sisko was a key contributor to Starfleet Academy's recent love letter to Deep Space Nine.
Daniel Bibby|
How did A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms composer Dan Romer craft the show's brilliant score? He recently delved into his creative process for the show, as well as the epic climax of Episode 4.
Ashley Hurst|
There's a new Star Wars movie hitting cinemas for the first time in years, but its marketing campaign is actively sabotaging it.
William Jones|
A Warner Bros executive is making a bold claim that the upcoming Harry Potter series could be the biggest for any streamer in the 2020s.
Michael Weyer|
Arrogant and cruel, Aerion Targaryen is the most despicable character in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, but does he have any redeeming qualities?
Ashley Hurst|
I think the criminally underrated Apple TV show is up to the task.
Daniel Bibby|
It looks like that brief season 2 cameo was just the beginning.
Daniel Bibby|
We can dream, but that might be all we can ever do.
Daniel Bibby|
The true climax of the season, the point of no turning back. How was it adapted?
Federica Bocco|
Another star of Stranger Things opened up about Eleven's devastating fate in a new interview.
Bryce Olin|
The 32nd century isn't all smiles and rainbows for Robert Picardo's iconic character.
Daniel Bibby|
Ser Duncan the Tall is A Knight of the Seven Kingdom's most noble knight, but that isn't always a good thing in the Game of Thrones franchise.
Colin McCormick|
Dark Matter fans, have no fear. There are plenty of great alternatives.
Daniel Bibby|
Baldur's Gate 3 is getting the TV series treatment, with The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin attached to helm the show. Given the game's myriad choices and immersive experience, what does this mean for the adaptation?
Joshua Martin|

Episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms left fans hungry for more, but the wait for episode 5 will be a slightly longer one than we've been used to.
Cody Schultz|
Who's sitting the Iron Throne while Ser Duncan the Tall is contending with Aerion Brightflame?
Daniel Roman|
A new report indicates that 3 Body Problem could be hitting Netflix even sooner than expected!
Michael Weyer|
We were NOT ready for that!
Daniel Bibby|
You know you sang along to the Game of Thrones theme song in this week's episode, you don't need to lie about it.
Daniel Roman|
Daeron’s dreams carry more weight than most. Here’s what ends up coming true from what he tells Dunk in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 4.
Natalie Zamora|
Dunk faces a near-impossible task in the new episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, “Seven.”
Natalie Zamora|
George R.R. Martin, the author of A Song of Ice and Fire, recently spoke about how he came up with the idea for Dunk and Egg, the Hedge Knight, and the other novellas from his A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms series.
Bryce Olin|
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 has quickly proven to be one of the most faithful adaptations of George R.R. Martin’s works.  Pulling inspiration from T
Cody Schultz|
A familiar name is playing an oddly familiar figure.
Daniel Bibby|
We almost got it, then the chance passed us by.
Daniel Bibby|
The showrunner has spoken, and what I'm hearing is worrying.
Daniel Bibby|
More details are emerging about Apple TV's deal to adapt Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere, thanks to another update from the author himself.
Daniel Roman|
While we are officially going to see Carol again in Pluribus season 2, it might well be a while before the show returns to our screens.
Ashley Hurst|