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Last week on The Last of Us, the show did what very few shows are willing to do: kill the main character, in this case Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal). Fans of the video games were expecting this to happen. It was a huge moment, but it was almost overshadowed by a sequence invested strictly for the TV show: an attack by a horde of zombies on the walled settlement of Jackson, which is currently buried in snow.

Game of Thrones fans were instantly reminded of the season 5 episode "Hardhome," where Jon Snow defends the walled town of Hardhome from a zombie attack in the snow.

The Jackson battle in The Last of Us was almost too similar, At the least, it felt like showrunner Craig Mazin had the Massacre at Hardhome on his mind when conceiving the sequence. The Hollywood Reporter brought up the Game of Thrones comparison without mentioning "Hardhome" specifically,...

Last week, The Last of Us Season 2 presented a major twist when it killed a fan-favorite character. While the game fans knew about the inevitable, hardly anybody could have expected the death to occur so early, in the second episode of the Season.

The latest Episode 3 of The Last of Us beautifully shows how the events of the second episode deeply affected the characters, and will play a major role in the HBO series’ future. Isabela Merced, who plays Dina, revealed that Tlou Season 2 will not go light on its fans with the new revenge arc. She added that the show’s primary point is to make us suffer.

The Last of Us Season 2 will be a hard pill to swallow Dina (Isabela Merced) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) in The Last of Us Season 2 | Credits: HBO

When HBO first brought the world of The Last of Us to live-action, it...

The following post contains massive spoilers about The Last of Us Season 2 episode, “Through the Valley”

The tagline for Season 2 of The Last of Us warned fans that “every path has a price.” In Episode 2, “Through the Valley,” the bill came due.

Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) was brutally killed by Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) in front of his surrogate daughter, Ellie (Bella Ramsey). Joel’s death was an act of revenge set in motion by his killing spree five years earlier at the Firefly compound, when he saved Ellie’s life. Among the several people Joel murdered was Abby’s father, a doctor who was going to operate on Ellie to find a cure to the cordyceps outbreak and likely leave Ellie dead in the process.

“You can't just commit acts of violence, walk away, and have your story end,” The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin teased after last week’s season premiere.

Author George R.R. Martin might be slightly behind in his writing schedule, but there is no argument that when he delivers, it is truly something to marvel at. The same sentiment is echoed in the critically acclaimed adaptation of Martin’s books, Game of Thrones.

Despite writing the source material, Martin also wrote some episodes for the HBO juggernaut. One of these episodes was included in a list of perfect TV episodes by a major publication. In response, Martin simply accepted the tall order of praise.

George R.R. Martin on Conan | Credits: TBS

However, to the surprise of many fans, the episode that was deemed perfect by Martin wasn’t season 5’s Hardhome or season 6’s Battle of the Bastards. Instead, the episode came much earlier in the show’s run. Here is why it is widely revered among Game of Thrones fans to the point of perfection.

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The second season of The Last of Us premieres on HBO and Max in just a couple weeks. As you can see from the official trailer, sh*t is going to get real. A new character named Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) will seriously disrupt the lives of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and at one point it looks like an army of infected zombies will attack the town of Jackson, Wyoming, where our intrepid twosome put down roots at the end of the first season.

The attack happens in the depth of winter, with zombies throwing themselves against the wooden walls of the town. For Game of Thrones fans, it might recall the Massacre at Hardhome from the show's fifth season, when the Night King and his White Walkers sicced hordes of wights on a vulnerable wildling settlement. According to showrunner Craig Mazin, that's intentional.

"Certainly as a Thrones fanatic,...

George R.R. Martin’s medieval high-fantasy epic, A Song of Ice and Fire, has the potential to be one of the best modern works of fiction ever published. But HBO’s Game of Thrones raised it to the peak of pop culture fandom alongside elite literary novels like Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Rowling’s Harry Potter, which were also given a similar live-action adaptation treatment.

Game of Thrones [Credit: HBO]

However, this is where the similarities end. While Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter were masterfully curated into live-action films by brilliant directors, Game of Thrones hardly had the same luxury, mainly due to the creative team behind the TV show not having access to the finished source material.

Without the final two books in the series, the writers were left to craft their own endings and their own version of a grand finale to the story that Martin had started.

In a show as dense and complicated as Game of Thrones, it is hard to be completely consistent. The writers are ultimately fallible, and with so many plots, characters, and motivations—and so much worldbuilding and lore—sometimes things are forgotten, even by the people whose job it is to write the show. From Season 6 onwards, showrunners found themselves with no source material to rely on, which explains why so many contradictions started to take over the narrative.

By the end of Game of Thrones, these inconsistencies would build up to be one of the many things fans complained about the show. At the end of the day, the lack of cohesion led to the show's infamously unsatisfying conclusion. There are key inconsistencies to take into consideration, from plotholes to questionable creative choices: some that occurred early on when Game of Thrones was trying to find the right tone and...

"You are in so far over your head you have no idea!" Bring it on! Well Go USA has unveiled another new official trailer for Jade, an action thriller arriving on VOD starting in February. We already featured trailers for this last summer but it's just now getting a real release. It's from the same stuntman filmmaker as Hard Home and Air Force One Down. Jade follows a woman who comes between a powerful businessman and a gang leader in their search for a hard drive that could damage the operations of Interpol taking down bad guys. The woman is required to use her unique set of skills to retrieve the drive and stay alive. Introducing Shaina West starring as Jade, along with Mickey Rourke, Mark Dacascos, Katherine McNamara, Keith Jardine, Steven Michael Quezada, and Chris Bruno. This trailer focuses on the fights and her stuntwork and all the badass...

Game of Thrones’ best White Walker episode marked a departure from George R.R. Martin’s books, and was better off because of it. The White Walkers were a crucial part of the show from the very beginning, appearing in the pilot’s ice-cold open and serving as the overarching threat almost all the way through to Game of Thrones’ ending. At that point, of course, they were surprisingly dealt with just halfway through the final season, a controversial decision given how important they were supposed to be.

While their fate was divisive, they nonetheless served up some truly iconic moments and were part of a number of Game of Thrones’ best episodes. The army of the dead marching past Samwell Tarly in the season 2 finale, the Night King turning a baby into a White Walker, and Hodor holding the door against the wights are all unforgettable. However, no White Walker sequence or episode matches “Hardhome.

Game of Thrones redefined TV, burning through the pop-culture landscape like one of Daenerys Targaryen's dragons and destroying everything in its path. That's true of the entire series, which became one of the biggest, most talked-about shows we've witnessed throughout its run, right through to Game of Thrones' ending (as controversial as it was). While that may have been an ignominious way to go out, at its best, Thrones was unlike anything seen before.

The greatest Game of Thrones episodes come in various shapes and sizes. There are battles that changed the sort of scale and spectacle you can expect on the small screen, twists so shocking they broke the internet, and smaller, character-driven episodes that showed the heart of the series, led by the amazing Game of Thrones cast. Through highs and lows, tragedies and triumphs, and with more deaths than is possible to count, the best installments offered...

"With what do you bribe a man who already has everything?" Paramount Movies has revealed an official trailer for Man with No Past, yet another new action thriller from stuntmant filmmaker James Bamford. He's churning these out by the dozen - this year alone he also has the films Hard Home, Jade, and Utopia. And this one coming next. Man with No Past is exactly as the title describes - an amnesiac man awakens in unknown city, seeking truth about past and who he is. Aided by many mysterious allies, he then infiltrates a powerful gang, engaging in a time-transcending battle while fate looms... This epic showdown will seal his fate and reveal his identity. Starring Adam Woodward as Ryder, Marton Csokas, Charlotte Weston, Philip Winchester, Jeff Alexander, and Jon Voight. Wait – in this footage, it seems this guy is some kind of time-hopping assassin who's been around hundreds of years fighting at different times?...

Stars: Shanti Lowry, Sophia Ali, Andrew Howard | Written by Blyth Kemp | Directed by Mike Ho

Persona managed to give me a shock before I even started watching it. Its IMDb entry lists it as running two hours and twenty-one minutes, which seemed a bit excessive for the film’s plot. Thankfully, when I put it on, the actual running time was a more reasonable hour and forty-two minutes, and even that was a bit longer than needed.

A woman wakes up with no memory of who or where she is. Where is a filthy house, one that looks like it’s been used as a squat for the homeless. Actually, it’s serving a much more sinister purpose, its doors locked and windows boarded up, it’s serving as a prison for her.

On the TV, the news is reporting another woman is missing, abducted from a nearby mall. Could...

“Time to make an end to it” was the last dialogue spoken in A Dance With Dragons – the fifth book published in the series titled A Song of Ice and Fire. But that was 13 years ago and The Winds of Winter has been in the works ever since. Ironically, George R.R. Martin has somehow fooled us all into believing that “time to make an end to it” would apply to his entire literary series and not just a single book in the middle of it.

George R.R. Martin at a reading [Photo by Pasi Välkkynen, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons]

The epic saga of dragon queens and mad kings has driven the readers into a long-gestating pit of bitterness and resentment. Without an end in sight, A Song of Ice and Fire stops in media res and remains there for over a decade, taunting us with unfinished plotlines and an outrageous live-action series with a bad ending.

This article contains discussions of sexual assault.

Once upon a time, "Game of Thrones" was the biggest television phenomenon any of us had seen in years — and then, in May of 2019, the eighth and final season concluded as we all looked around and collectively wondered what the hell happened to a once-great show. To say fans hated season 8 of "Game of Thrones" as well as the finale, "The Iron Throne," is an understatement; some people quite literally wrote a petition to HBO asking the network to do the whole final installment again so they could make it good in a second go-around, and if you ask any random viewer what they thought of the "Game of Thrones" finale, they'll probably tell you it stunk and then hold you captive in a conversation about why it stunk.

I am one of those viewers, to be perfectly clear. I friggin' loved "Game of Thrones" and yet,...

One of the hard-earned truths of Game of Thrones is its sudden and shocking tragedies that not only catch the viewers unaware but leave them shaken for weeks after. But despite placing no value on a hero’s life and killing off fan-favorite characters without hesitation, such bold strokes on the creators’ part only invited more frenzied fanatics to the show instead of putting them off.

Game of Thrones [Credit: HBO]

George R.R. Martin’s creation, in the decade and a half since its live-action debut, has maintained a stranglehold over the audience that no other show has ever managed to replicate in television history. Be it Breaking Bad or The Sopranos, the other-worldly allure that Game of Thrones possesses to this day, along with its irreplaceable and iconic storylines, remains unsurpassed and unparalleled by all means and standards.

Game of Thrones Director Leaves His Mark on Society

No amount of exceptional...

The highest-rated episodes of fantasy TV shows often feature game-changing events alongside incredible dialogue and visuals. These stellar fantasy series have strong writing overall, with episodes that stand out due to a myriad of factors. A show's best episode may be its first, setting up the story with mystery and potential for future seasons.

The best fantasy TV series of all time claim the best episodes, some of which reach 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Episodes of fantasy TV like this go above and beyond, demonstrating the high points of the series when a game-changing event takes place with incredible dialogue and visuals in its execution. It is not impossible but rare for the highest-rated episode of a series to be a so-called filler episode. Ratings tend to spike when the episode includes a TV moment fans waited years to see, where all the build-up and foreshadowing finally pays off.

On the other hand,...

Editor’s Note: The following post contains spoilers for “House of the Dragon” Season 2, up to and including Episode 7.

Any “Game of Thrones” fan knows the significance of a penultimate episode. From “Baelor” to “The Rains of Castamere” to “Hardhome” and more, the world of Westeros holds nothing back ahead of its finale, and “House of the Dragon” Season 2 joins that noble tradition.

Episode 7, written by David Hancock and directed by Loni Peristere, spends half of its runtime on exposition — and the other half auditioning dragon riders for Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) to win back the high ground in her family’s civil war. The hour contains some stunning score work from Ramin Djawadi and shots by cinematographer Vanja Cernjul, and an A story anchored by D’Arcy’s performance and Rhaenyra’s drive.

This episode felt very long, and it’s not because of the extended sowing sequence toward the end,...

Includes Massive Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4

The best battles in Game of Thrones involve movie-quality action set pieces and visual effects. The Game of Thrones franchise is story-driven, and its best moments surround pivotal moments in iconic characters' arcs. The Battle of Rook's Rest is the most recent addition from House of the Dragon season 2.

The Game of Thrones franchise is highly regarded for its immense battles and action sequences, with some standing out as the best. Across eight seasons, Game of Thrones developed a reputation as a blockbuster TV series, matching the quality of fantasy battles that had only been seen in movies like The Lord of the Rings trilogy. House of the Dragon's timeline is set centuries prior, offering even more wild action set pieces with the more prevalent involvement of dragons.

Based on the A Song of Ice & Fire novels by George R.R. Martin,...

Spoiler Alert!Spoiler Alert: House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4

We just got a taste of what exactly a dragon fight looks like, and it’s been a scrumptious one. House of the Dragon just gave us it’s very best in the form of Season 2 Episode 4, and whatever prause we could heap on it, the less it will be. Eve Best’s Princess Rhaenys Targaryen gave us an immeasurable performance in the show, and fans cany stop singing her praise.

Princess Rhaenys falls to her death in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4 | HBO

The Queen Who Never Was, met her tragic end, alongside her beloved dragon Meleys, in Episode 4 of the season. And currently, the episode sits at an IMDb rating of 9.7, the highest for the show so far. Sadly, it still isn’t enough to beat the Og, as four Game of Thrones episodes still have a...

Warning: this story contains spoilers from “House of the Dragon” Season 2, Episode 4 — read at your own risk!

Readers of “Fire & Blood,” George R. R. Martin‘s 2018 novel that inspired HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” have been eagerly awaiting the so-called “Dance of the Dragons” battle for years … and it did not disappoint. The episode that aired on Sunday, July 7 was titled “The Red Dragon and the Gold” and ended with a deathly high-flying spectacle between Meleys, Sunfyre and Vhagar, as ridden by Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best), Aegon Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney) and Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell), respectively. Wide-eyed viewers have given the hour a 9.7 rating at IMDb, making it the top-rated episode of the entire series so far.

So just how strong is a 9.7 score? To compare, only four episodes of HBO’s parent series “Game of Thrones,” which aired for eight seasons, fared better than that at IMDb: “Hardhome...

James Bamford’s Hard Home feels like one of those classic thriller movies where, if the cops can’t solve the crime, you just know the victim’s family will! I don’t know if this gives you the ick or not, but it definitely did to me. So, here, the story is all about this scary predator known as the Diablo Killer. He’s been on a killing spree where he always targets women and leaves behind a gruesome signature move—he cuts out their tongues. That’s his twisted way of getting revenge. There’s this girl named Kelly, and her mother is convinced that she’s been taken and killed by this Diablo killer. But wait! Is that really what happened? Or is there something else going on? Can her mom figure it all out? And what about the killer’s motive? Why does he haunt these...

Stars: Simone Kessell, Andrew Howard, Rosie Day, Rachel Adedeji, Joseph Millson, Daphne Cheung | Written by Mark Shea Price | Directed by James Bamford

Somebody seems to have a lot of faith in director James Bamford. After years of working as a stuntman and directing episodes of mostly DC Comics-related TV shows, Hard Home is his fourth film to see release this year. The fact that the previous three, Air Force One Down, Jade, and Shadow Land left a lot to be desired is, of course, another matter.

Here he’s working from a script by Mark Shea Price, whose previous credits consist of shorts such as The Mayans Were Right and Raised by Fish. It opens with Mary jogging through the woods and attracting the attention of a Polaroid-wielding psycho when she stops to check out an old cemetery.

He shrugs off being maced, but just as he’s about to kill her,...

We are all set to return to the world of Targaryen politics soon with House of the Dragon Season 2. The Matt Smith prequel series, set 200 years before Game of Thrones, has garnered widespread praise after its premiere in late 2022.

House of the Dragon Season 2 raised several headlines when it continued its filming and was completed in time even after facing the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. However, it faced another significant issue when co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik left the show. According to a recent interview by Matt Smith, fans will feel Sapochnik’s absence in the second season.

Matt Smith as Prince Daemon in House of the Dragon [Credit: HBO]Initially, the reports claimed that Miguel Sapochnik left the show on amicable terms. But soon, it was reported that Sapochnik left the show after a disagreement with HBO regarding the involvement of his wife.

What did Matt Smith say about Miguel Sapochnik’s absence from House of the Dragon?...

Miguel Sapochnik's departure from House of the Dragon will impact the tone of season 2, says Matt Smith. Daemon Targaryen actor Matt Smith acknowledges the challenge of maintaining the Game of Thrones essence without Sapochnik's guidance. Smith says losing a director of Sapochnik's caliber will be felt.

House of the Dragon star Matt Smith addresses the season 2 departure of Miguel Sapochnik, who served as season 1s co-showrunner alongside Ryan Condal. An episode director on Game of Thrones, Sapochnik provided a sense of continuity with the original series as he helped launch HBOs hugely-anticipated GoT spinoff. But big changes are in store for House of the Dragon season 2, as Sapochnik has departed as showrunner, though he continues to be listed as an executive producer.

Sapochniks exit from House of the Dragon will indeed be felt as the show continues its HBO run, as Daemon Targaryen actor Smith insisted in a recent interview,...

"All that crazy, hardcore training you made me - thanks to that I'm still alive." You don't say! So maybe training pays off? 101 Films has revealed an official trailer for Jade, an action thriller arriving on VOD this summer. Another of these dime-a-dozen junk action movies being dumped out on streaming and VOD at home. It's from the same stuntman filmmaker as Hard Home and Air Force One Down (ugh). Jade follows a woman who comes between a powerful businessman and a gang leader in their search for a hard drive that could damage the operations of Interpol. The woman is required to use her unique set of skills to retrieve the drive and stay alive. Introducing Shaina West starring as Jade, with an ensemble including Mickey Rourke, Mark Dacascos, Katherine McNamara, Keith Jardine, Steven Michael Quezada, and Chris Bruno. This doesn't seem as bad as Bamford's other action films,...

Game of Thrones season 8 wasn't perfect, but it wasn't the worst season of the show either. The show's issues began in season 5 due to book changes, cuts, and a shift in storytelling. Season 7, meanwhile, suffered from its own episode count and had pacing issues that carried into season 8.

Game of Thrones season 8 remains contentious and disliked five years after it aired on HBO, but it wasn't actually the nadir of the show. The HBO series looked almost untouchable heading into its final season. It was the biggest, buzziest show in the world, capable of dominating the conversation like no other, beloved by fans and acclaimed by critics. That all changed with season 8 and, most of all, Game of Thrones' ending, which received a major backlash.

There were various parts of Game of Thrones season 8 that came in for criticism, from Bran Stark becoming King to Daenerys Targaryen being the villain,...