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Reviewing Game of Thrones: “The Ghost of Harrenhal”


[Note: There are spoilers both for the TV show and the novels]
A sudden turn in the stormlands leads Catelyn to flee with Brienne of Tarth, while Littlefinger moves in to convince the Tyrells to make an important choice. Meanwhile, Tyrion learns of a dangerous new weapon that the queen is preparing, and determines to [...]

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Talking Game of Thrones: Fire and Shadow


[Note: Spoilers for all five novels follow!]
Melisandre of Asshai is a mysterious figure in much of the series, and as with all mysteries in A Song of Ice and Fire, she’s beguiling. She’s tall — taller than most knights — and very beautiful, but her hair is an unnatural red hue, and so are her [...]

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Reviewing Game of Thrones: “Garden of Bones”


[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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Talking Game of Thrones: Love and Marriage in the Seven Kingdoms


[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 [...]

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Reviewing Game of Thrones: “What Is Dead May Never Die”


[Note: The recap contains full details about the recent episode, while the review feels free to draw from all novels.]
As Tyrion continues to clean house in King’s Landing, he has to deal with domestic trouble as well, as Shae demands more than being locked up in his chamber. All of his maneuvering with the small [...]

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Reviewing Game of Thrones: The Night Lands


[Note: As usual, the recap will briefly cover the episode, while the discussion may bring information in from future novels. You have been warned!]
As Tyrion cleans house in King’s Landing only to discover just how rotten things really are, the efforts to slaughter Robert’s illegitimate children reaches Yoren’s traveling party as Arya and Gendry both [...]

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Reviewing Game of Thrones: The North Remembers


[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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