Game of Thrones: This Is Daenerys

In one of the most shocking Game of Thrones twists yet, heroine Daenerys Targaryen ignored the tolling bells of surrender in King's Landing and spit fire into the streets. Some believe the moment felt wrong and rendered Dany's character arc worthless, while others felt that Dany's turn was foreshadowed pretty well throughout the previous seven seasons. … Continue reading Game of Thrones: This Is Daenerys

Game of Thrones: Season 8 Episode 4 “The Last of the Starks” Review

Game of Thrones has begun to turn towards its ending as dark twists and turns begin to unfold. The fourth episode of six reset the table after the war against the Night King ended. The war for the Iron Throne is nearing its end as well, but not before a violent confrontation with Cersei Lannister takes … Continue reading Game of Thrones: Season 8 Episode 4 “The Last of the Starks” Review

Game of Thrones: In Defense of Jon Snow

The Battle of Winterfell ended unexpectedly. Arya Stark, in the culmination of her seven seasons of learning and training to become a skilled assassin, killed the Night King to save her brother Bran and win the Great War. It was a great ending to the episode and Arya's moment was not undeserved, but it made … Continue reading Game of Thrones: In Defense of Jon Snow

Game of Thrones: Season 8 Episode 3 “The Long Night” Review

The Great War has arrived on Game of Thrones as the army of the dead finally reaches Winterfell. In the show's most cinematic episode yet, the defenses of the living are tested over and over again. It's difficult to summarize an episode that contains mostly fighting, but we'll do a brief recap anyway. Jon Snow and … Continue reading Game of Thrones: Season 8 Episode 3 “The Long Night” Review

Game of Thrones: Battle of Winterfell Thoughts and Theories

The biggest battle in television history is about to unfold on next week's Game of Thrones. The Night King and his army of the dead have arrived at Winterfell, reinforced and defended by Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen, along with her two living dragons and legions of Unsullied and Dothraki soldiers. Despite all the preparations, there … Continue reading Game of Thrones: Battle of Winterfell Thoughts and Theories

Game of Thrones: Season 8 Episode 2 “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” Review

Game of Thrones delivered one of its best episodes last night. It brought together characters new and old, setting the stage for the major battle in the next episode. It was a solemn reminder of how much we love these characters and how crushing it will be to lose any of them before we undoubtedly … Continue reading Game of Thrones: Season 8 Episode 2 “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” Review

Game of Thrones: Season 8 Episode 1 “Winterfell” Review

Game of Thrones has finally returned. Season 8 kicked off with the premiere episode, "Winterfell", last night. The episode brought us a brand new title sequence, some great acting, and a ton of touching moments. Before we get to the superlatives, let's take a quick look back at what happened in the episode. Jon Snow … Continue reading Game of Thrones: Season 8 Episode 1 “Winterfell” Review

Game of Thrones: Season 6 Retrospective

With the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones bearing down on us, it seems a prudent time to take a trip down memory road and give praise to the episodes, characters, and moments that brought us to the end. Season six brought old faces back into the fray... Top 3 New Characters 1. Lyanna … Continue reading Game of Thrones: Season 6 Retrospective

Game of Thrones: Season 5 Retrospective

With the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones bearing down on us, it seems a prudent time to take a trip down memory road and give praise to the episodes, characters, and moments that brought us to the end. Season five brought us across the world... Top 3 New Characters 1. The High Sparrow … Continue reading Game of Thrones: Season 5 Retrospective

Game of Thrones: Character Predictions, Part 15

Game of Thrones returns for its final season on April 14th. Until then, I will be sharing my predictions for the actions and fates of each and every character left. Valar Morghulis! Jon Snow What’s left? Learn the truth. When Jon Snow returns to Winterfell, he will unknowingly be bringing two Targaryens into the North. The … Continue reading Game of Thrones: Character Predictions, Part 15