You’d think there would be nowhere to go but down for Game of Thrones season 8 (opens in new tab). We’ve surely seen all the shocks the show has got to give, and the battles can’t get much more bloody, can they? Don’t speak too soon. Sophie Turner, who plays …
Read More »Game of Thrones does foreshadowing like no other: The Jon Snow Easter egg you almost definitely misse
Game of Thrones is always full of little hints and, let’s just say, interesting prophecies. There’s one big Game of Thrones season 7 (opens in new tab) reveal, though, that was hinted at a long time ago: Jon Snow’s real name. Not only was the Easter egg not picked up …
Read More »Will Brienne and Tormund get together in Game of Thrones?
Forget about who’s going to sit on the Iron Throne. The big question on everyone’s lips now that Game of Thrones season 7 (opens in new tab) is over is: Will Brienne and Tormund get together in season 8? The budding romance between two of the fiercest warriors in Westeros …
Read More »The evolution of Game of Thrones title sequence – from basic map, to a deceptively deep part of the shows journey
The Game of Thrones opening titles are far more than an introductory garnish. Where other shows include intro sequences as an obligation – with which to dutifully dole out nods to principal cast, producers and directors – Game of Thrones’ title sequence is much, much more. It’s a great mood-setter …
Read More »9 questions I have after watching Game of Thrones S7.05
Game of Thrones season 7 (opens in new tab) is moving so fast, I can barely keep up, but for every question it answers, it presents about a thousand more… or more precisely, nine. Eastwatch sees things taking a more low key but still super speedy turn after the pyromaniacs …
Read More »Watch the preview for Game of Thrones season 7, episode 5 now (and ask why it isnt Sunday yet)
Apologies if you’re still recovering from Game of Thrones season 7, episode 4 (opens in new tab) (we have so many questions (opens in new tab)), but time waits for no man (or dragon, for that matter). The preview for the next episode of Game of Thrones season 7 (opens …
Read More »Did Game of Thrones reference The Walking Dead? These fans think so at least
Do Game of Thrones (opens in new tab) and The Walking Dead (opens in new tab) take place in the same universe? No, of course not – that’s silly. But the former may have slyly referenced the latter in season 7, episode 3 (opens in new tab). When Jon Snow …
Read More »Game of Thrones S7.02 review: “Stormborn represents GoT at its brilliant best – its showmanship is second to none”
Like you, I was drifting pleasantly towards the end of Game of Thrones season 7 (opens in new tab), episode 2. Stormborn was, as it was with GoT episode 1 (opens in new tab), a lovely example of a powerful show flexing its muscles a little; building towards the epic …
Read More »Euron Greyjoy is a new breed of villain for Game of Thrones… and he’s already stealing the show
The man who made the biggest waves (pun absolutely intended) in Game of Thrones season 7 episode 1 (opens in new tab) wasn’t Jon Snow, Littlefinger, or even The Hound but someone we’d almost forgotten about: Euron Greyjoy. The bonkers boatman turned Westerosi fashion icon has certainly turned a corner …
Read More »Game of Thrones season 6 recap – everything you need to know
Winter’s finally here! Yay! Oh wait, that’s bad. If you’re preparing for Game of Thrones season 7 (opens in new tab)’s arrival, you’re in the right place. As we last left our characters in season five (opens in new tab), many of them arrive in new locations, watching as their …
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