Tag: Game of Thrones
HBO Looking at Aegon’s Conquest Game of Thrones Prequel
A Variety exclusive reports that HBO is contemplating another Game of Thrones prequel, this one centering on Aegon the Conqueror. No writer is currently signed, but HBO is eager to get the project up and running. Check out Variety’s description of the show’s plot: “The show would tell ...
Read MoreThe Last of Us’ Word of Mouth is Extraordinary
The initial Last of Us overnight numbers, released soon after episode 1’s airing, failed to meet the expectations of a show of this caliber, considering the size of the IP and the budget. However, the nearly unanimous praise for this episode has done the impossible. Some early reports regarding th...
Read MoreThe Last of Us Viewership Isn’t That Good
The overnight viewership for HBO’s The Last of Us episode 1, “When You’re Lost in the Dark,” is out. At first glance, these numbers look groundbreaking, especially considering the emphasis both HBO and the mainstream media are placing on them. 4.7 million views may seem impressive at a curso...
Read MoreREVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 10, “The Black Queen”
The long-awaited conclusion to the first season of House of the Dragon has come with this week’s “The Black Queen.” This episode is far from the worst of the season, but also far from the best. It’s a very middle-of-the-road episode that neither elicits anticipation for the n...
Read MoreREVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 9, “The Green Council”
Many viewers of HBO’s House of the Dragon have held off on recommending the show to others until its conclusion, fearing that it will take a sharp turn like Game of Thrones did. Those concerns prove more than valid with episode 9, “The Green Council.” This episode takes a swift...
Read MoreREVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 8 “The Lord of the Tides”
The beginning of the end is here, and the Targaryen Civil War has begun. In this week’s House of the Dragon, “The Lord of the Tides,” the meandering and constant setup is finally brought to a close. The majority of “The Lord of the Tides” is bloated setup with two great scenes slipped in. ...
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