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Why Shows Like The Witcher and Rings of Power Failed to Be the Next Game of Thrones

In 2019, still not over the catastrophical disappointment that was the final season of Game of Thrones, I cautiously gave The Witcher a chance to rekindle my hopes for fantasy drama. Its debut season, flawed yet promising, showed potential. But…

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Exploring The Language of Protests, Rebellion and Anti-Fascism through Literature

Literature has long been a powerful tool for exploring the nuances of human experience, and it is most evident in its role in articulating the struggles, aspirations, and emotions of those involved in protests and rebellions. Literature can unite people…

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House of The Dragon Season Two is Satisfying, but Not Epic

House of the Dragon season two just wrapped up with its finale, and to be honest, it wasn’t the epic conclusion I was hoping for. A big part of that disappointment comes from the truncated 8-episode structure—it felt like most…

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Dragons, Duty, and Demise: Analyzing the Dragon Duel in House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 4

House of the Dragon, the enthralling prequel to Game of Thrones, has finally hit its stride in a second season that’s taken its time setting up its pieces. Season 2, Episode 4, titled "The Red Dragon and the Gold," stands…

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How House of the Dragon Redeemed Game of Thrones’ Ending

May 19, 2019 is a date forever etched in the minds of Game of Thrones fans. The HBO juggernaut took its final bow after 8 groundbreaking but uneven seasons, going out not with a bang, but with a whimper. The…

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House of The Dragon is a Slower-Paced, Timeline Jumping Return to Westerosi Greatness

The Game of Thrones prequel showcases the notable events preceding the Targaryen Civil War. The show started when Six of the Seven Kingdoms were under the reign of King Viserys Targaryen. As he names his daughter Rhaenyra Targaryen as his…

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Game of Thrones Season 8 Review: Not with a Bang, But with A Whimper

t’s been a while since Game of Thrones’ finale aired. That gives us enough space to distance ourselves from the initial frustration and disappointment invoked by ‘The Iron Throne’. Before we get into the things that Game of Thrones did…

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Game of Thrones: ‘The Iron Throne’ Brings Everything to a Close, with Mixed Results

Our watch has ended. The 95 minute finale brought everything to a close. While the places our characters find themselves by the end are interesting (and fitting to varying degrees), the way the show got there was anything but a…

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Game of Thrones: ‘The Bells’ is a Technical Masterpiece Filled with Tension, Action and Genocide

There several points in last night's episode, 'The Bells', where Jon Snow is shocked and appalled at the absolute brutality unfolding around him in King's Landing. These shots are juxtaposed with sweeping aerial shots of Dany burning King's Landing in…

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Game of Thrones: ‘The Last of the Starks’ Moves the Needle Dangerously Close to the End

The Long Night is over, and the Battle of King's Landing looms ahead. In 'the Last of the Starks', things start off with mourning, our characters saying goodbye to the people they lost in the war against the dead. As…