A brief history of the Dragonpit via Giphy Just when you thought you’d seen most of King’s Landing, we finally visited one of its grandest locations — the Dragonpit. It’s a rather significant place to hold the parley, given its history. It is where dragons were both housed and slaughtered, facts which might make it appeal to both sides in the current conflict. “It must have been the most dangerous […]
The King in the North and the Mother of Dragons are set to collide in this new look at "The Queen's Justice." Sixty-two. That's how many episodes of Game of Thrones have passed without Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) sharing the screen together. Looks like the 63rd time is the charm. New photos for this coming week's episode, "The Queen's Justice," stop short of featuring Jon and Daenerys […]
Here's everything we know so far about Game of Thrones Season 7, including the newly announced directors! And like that our summer joy has suddenly vanished, its warm embrace fading into the bitter taste of winter’s kiss. For despite it being the height of July, White Walkers are on the move… and we have to wait about 10 months until Game of Thrones season 7 relieves us from our patient […]
This past Sunday’s Game of Thrones finale “The Winds of Winter,” Cersei (Lena Headey) capped a season full of female domination by ascending to the Iron Throne. It was a complexly triumphant moment for Cersei—who had just killed off her enemies and exacted merciless revenge on those who humiliated her, but was also reeling from the loss of her last surviving child. In taking the crown, however, Cersei finally overcame […]
Here’s what will likely happen next season in Westeros. WARNING: Spoilers abound. Game of Thrones’ breakneck-paced sixth season ended with a bang, to put it mildly, and set into the place the show’s final moving pieces: Jon Snow is King in the North, Cersei now rules in King’s Landing, and Daenerys is fast approaching Westeros with three dragons and an armada. George R.R. Martin’s books are now firmly in the […]
(Warning! Spoilers are coming.) Snow doubt about it. For years, fans have speculated that Jon Snow’s true parentage isn’t what it seems — that is, he’s the bastard son of Ned Stark and an unknown lowborn woman. In Sunday night’s “Game of Thrones” Season 6 finale, we finally got the evidence we deserved. (Sorry, Ned. You are not the father.) via GIPHY via GIPHY Lyanna Stark is Jon Snow’s mommy. […]
That’s just how he R’hllors. Before the biggest “Game of Thrones” episode, “Battle of the Bastards,” even aired, Ser Davos (Liam Cunningham) was singing the praises of his Lord Commander,Jon Snow (Kit Harington). Cunningham told The Hollywood Reporter that Harington should be nominated for some awards for his work in the episode. Now, he’s doubling down. “I repeat my thoughts,” Cunningham told The Huffington Post. “I think — Kit — […]
"Valar morghulis" is the ominous, traditional Valyrian saying that means "all men must die." The customary reply is "valar dohaeris," or "all men must serve." But what about the men and women who lead on "Game of Thrones"? There are quite a lot of leaders vying for power on the show — a few seasons ago, many of these characters were fighting in a conflict called the "War of the Five Kings." Some are […]
This post contains spoilers from “Game of Thrones” season six and speculation about upcoming episodes. Aside from “Lost,” has any television show inspired as many theories as “Game of Thrones”? You’ve probably heard the one about Jon Snow’s real parents — even casual enthusiasts know that R+L=J. But how about the speculation that Bran caused the Mad King’s insanity? And the one about Meera and Jon being twins? Or how […]
