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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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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Go behind the scenes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, where everyone appears to be having the time of their lives.
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Books

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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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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A comprehensive ranking of Ursula K. Le Guin's complete Earthsea Cycle, one of fantasy literature's most influential series.
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In honor of Black History Month, we're recommending these fantasy and sci-fi novels written by Black authors.
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Video Shorts

Fantasy Movies & Shows

We finally got our first look at Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus, and it didn't take long for some gamers to start ripping it to shreds.
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Sci-Fi Movies & Shows

The new Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu is not faring well, even with Disney insiders.
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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.
01:06:34 | Feb 25, 2026
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms FINALE Breakdown + House of the Dragon Season 3 TEASER Reaction
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms FINALE Breakdown + House of the Dragon Season 3 TEASER Reaction
Feb 25, 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
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

Game of Thrones

From the funniest gags to the brutal battles, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms delivered some unforgettable moments in its first season. We picked the six best moments from the show's first season.
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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 added a few more branches to Westeros' most notable apple tree.
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The creator of The Mandalorian cannot keep recycling things from the original trilogy if the franchise is going to flourish. Audiences deserve new things.
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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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I've waited so long for this.
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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

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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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|
From the very beginning, it was obvious that Starfleet Academy episode 7 was going to allow the audience to breathe a little easier after the brilliantly chaotic installment from the week before.
Daniel Bibby|
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.
Bryce Olin|
Timothee Chalamet is hinting that Dune: Part Three may be the biggest chapter yet in the epic sci-fi saga!
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With Baelor Breakspear dead, where does that leave the line of succession for the Iron Throne?
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Everything we know about Interview With The Vampire season 3, renamed The Vampire Lestat.
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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|
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|
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|
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.
Daniel Roman|
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.
Srabana Aich|
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?
Federica Bocco|
The season 1 conclusion wraps up Dunk and Egg’s story in Ashford, but book fans will notice an interesting change.
Natalie Zamora|
The first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ends with one last gag that breaks slightly from the books. Showrunner Ira Parker reveals how it came to be.
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Dunk and Egg's first adventure may be at an end, but thankfully we won't have to wait long for the next chapter.
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After six incredible episodes, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 has officially come to an end. Yes, that’s right, Episode 6 was the closing chapter in th
Cody Schultz|
Out of nowhere, GOT fans and Breaking Bad fans are trading "review bombs" to see which series is higher-rated!
Michael Weyer|
The marketing for the upcoming Star Wars film, Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian and Grogu, has been nothing short of baffling. In the lead up to the release of the
William Jones|
George R.R. Martin has revealed the cast of characters in the coming The Mad King play which is a mix of old and new faces to Game of Thrones!
Michael Weyer|
Audiences clearly want Adam Driver back in Star Wars, and if Dave Filoni makes it happen, he will earn a lot of goodwill moving forward.
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