[Note: Spoilers for "Garden of the Bones" and the novels follow.]
Robb Stark wins a victory in the west, only to meet a woman who questions the cost of the victory, the price of which falls upon Sansa in King’s Landing. Tyrion attempts to moderate Joffrey’s cruelty, only to discover that Joffrey is more of a [...]
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[Spoiler Warning: This particular essay contains hints, and at times explicit details, connected to the later novels in the series.]
There’s any number of topics raised by “What is Dead May Never Die”, but it crossed our mind that the topic of marriage looms large in this particular episode. We’re introduced to King Renly’s bride, daughter [...]
[Note: The recap contains full details about the recent episode, while the review feels free to draw from all novels.]
The first new episode of the much-anticipated second season opens with violence and bloodshed — but it’s not a battle. Instead, it’s a reminder that King’s Landing is ruled by a sadistic teenager, cruel and domineering. [...]
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Gifted artist John Picacio has graciously uploaded preview pictures of all twelve pieces from his eagerly anticipated A Song of Ice and Fire 2012 Calendar.
As many readers have remarked, George R.R. Martin has a knack (and a habit!) of describing the sumptuous meals his characters dine on, throwing out terms like “pease”, “hippocras”, and “leche” with aplomb. It’s enough to make a fan’s stomach rumble, imagining the roasted venison, the stewed rabbit, the omlettes mixed with fiery dragon peppers. [...]
Read More[Note: The recap covers the episode, so there are spoilers for it, while the rest of the discussion includes spoilers from later novels in the series. You have been warned.]
As Lord Eddard lies in the dungeons, left to rot, Varys the Spider arrives to inform him of what’s happening in the realm: his son going [...]
Read More[Note: As usual, the recap will briefly cover the episode, while the discussion may bring information in from future novels. You have been warned!]
The climax of the last episode, “You Win or You Die“, sets up a dire situation in King’s Landing that this episode — penned by George R.R. Martin himself — follows with [...]
Read MoreOne of the most interesting announcements to warm geek hearts in connection to HBO’s Game of Thrones was the decision by the executive producers to hire someone to create the Dothraki language for the show. They turned to the Language Creation Society, and with their help selected David J. Peterson to create the language. Below, [...]
Read More[NOTE: As usual, the brief recap is probably spoilerish, while the analysis part definitely is!]
Ned Stark’s investigations have finally borne fruit… but probably not the ones he expected, as a chain reaction begins that ends with dire, but not utterly unexpected, results. His allies prove less trustworthy than he believed, while others make plays for [...]
Read MoreLinda and I were recently asked on Sky Atlantic’s Thronecast — Sky’s official post-Game of Thrones webcast which helps fill in some of the blanks, and which has very kindly invited us to discuss each episode — to discuss the question of dreams and flashbacks, and this seemed like a suitable subject for discussion in [...]
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