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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

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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Books

In honor of Black History Month, we're recommending these fantasy and sci-fi novels written by Black authors.
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Binti is an incredible experience that offers a heroine for the 21st century who confronts hurdles with courage, even when she doubts herself.
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Everything there is to know about the much-anticipated Game of Thrones prequel stage play.
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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!
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Fantasy Movies & Shows

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.
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Sci-Fi Movies & Shows

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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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

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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House of the Dragon

With its fifth episode, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms achieved a feat not a single House of the Dragons episode has accomplished.
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Editorials

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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A Knight of the Seven Kingdom gave us a near episode-long flashback in its penultimate episode, and it recontextualizes our understanding of Dunk.
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One character's death in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms represents a big shift in Westeros.
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Was A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' big death a horrific accident, or the will of the gods?
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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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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

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.
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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|
The penultimate episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 features a thrilling battle sequence, as well as an unexpectedly lengthy flashback.
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With its biggest crutch removed, Starfleet Academy just released its first incredible installment.
Daniel Bibby|
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.
Daniel Roman|
Dunk and Egg's first adventure may be at an end, but thankfully we won't have to wait long for the next chapter.
Daniel Roman|
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|
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|
Three new cast members have joined Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3, including a couple of familiar faces from Star Wars.
Michael Weyer|
There are new rumors that a Stranger Things movie is coming to Netflix in 2027, but fans might be getting upcoming Stranger Things projects confused.
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It's time for another regeneration.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showrunner Ira Parker has opinions about how the fate of Baelor compares to that of Ned Stark.
Michael Weyer|
Another deep cut Star Wars reference in The Mandalorian and Grogu is arguably a bad move.
Daniel Bibby|
"Goodness is as goodness does," says Bertie Carvel about Baelor Targaryen's decision to take Dunk's side, one that changes the course of Westeros' history.
Annie Brooks|
HBO has just confirmed when House of the Dragon season 3 premieres, and it's sooner than we'd dared to hope!
Daniel Roman|
As we move closer to the release of HBO’s new Harry Potter adaptation, Daniel Radcliffe implores viewers to not to ask the new kids about the original cast. 
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Could Ahsoka's advice about Grogu eventually turn out to be relevant?
Daniel Bibby|
The trial of seven in the penultimate episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was easily the most epic brawl of the season so far.
Ashley Hurst|
After decades of affiliation in one way or another, Martin Scorsese has finally officially joined the Star Wars galaxy, as the new The Mandalorian and Grogu tra
William Jones|
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms shed major light on Dunk's backstory, and now showrunner Ira Parker has revaled why this unique flashback had to happen when it did.
Michael Weyer|
The new Star Wars movie looks to be much more of the same from Jon Favreau.
William Jones|
Fans of The Expanse will be happy to know Thomas Jane is returning in a thrilling new sci-fi film: Celestia.
Michael Weyer|
Episode 4 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offered a big moment for Duncan the Tall as well as a great display of actor Peter Caffrey's talents.
Colin McCormick|
This incredible effort needs more love.
Daniel Bibby|

Before ultimately starring in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Daniel Ings had a couple of near misses with Game of Thrones.
Ashley Hurst|
Dear Mike Flanagan; I love you, but I want more original stories out of that glorious, horrific mind of yours.
William Jones|
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 5 featured not one, but two brutal deaths in what has become the show's most gruesome episode yet.
Cody Schultz|
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 5, "In the Name of the Mother," features an appearance from a Dune: Prophecy star in a limited but devastating role.
Bryce Olin|
Episode 5 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms invents a different backstory for Ser Duncan the Tall.
Federica Bocco|
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 5, "In the Name of the Mother," features the trial of seven that ends with one of the most shocking deaths in Game of Thrones history.
Bryce Olin|
"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.
Daniel Roman|
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is nearing and its end, and sadly episode 6 will be the final chapter for season 1.
Cody Schultz|
The trial of seven will see Dunk putting his life on the line to clear his name, but should fans have any real fear for his life in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
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