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Game of Thrones: “Blackwater” review

Game of Thrones: “Blackwater” review

“The gods have no mercy, that’s why they’re gods” Cersei Lannister Hype is a bitch. When a TV show, movie or book (they still print those, don’t they?) is cursed with excessive hype, it’s almost impossible to judge and critique based on its own merits.…

Game of Thrones: “The Prince of Winterfell” review

Game of Thrones: “The Prince of Winterfell” review

“What kind of king do you want to be?” – Lady Talisa “I don’t know. The good kind?” – Robb StarkĀ  Robb Stark has long been one of my favorite characters and I haven’t always been entirely sure why. Sure, he is a likable individual…

NBC Looks to Climb Out of Ratings Hole with J.J. Abrams’ “Revolution”

NBC Looks to Climb Out of Ratings Hole with J.J. Abrams’ “Revolution”

When you think about it: J.J. Abrams, TV’s (and now film’s) golden boy, doesn’t have that spectacular of a track record when it comes to getting series picked up for second seasons. Of the ten shows he has produced, only six have made it to…

Game of Thrones: “A Man Without Honor” review

Game of Thrones: “A Man Without Honor” review

“The more people you love, the weaker you are,” Cersei Lannister The citizens of Westeros and Qarth talk a lot about themselves in “A Man without Honor.” The wildling Ygritte talks to Jon Snow about her people and how they are truly “free” rather than…

Game of Thrones: “The Old Gods and the New” review

Game of Thrones: “The Old Gods and the New” review

“Gods help you, Theon Greyjoy. Now you are truly lost.” Rodrik Cassel One thing I didn’t really pick up about this season of Game of Thrones until I looked at it with a more critical eye, is just how fragmented it is. I suppose fragmented…

Game of Thrones: “The Ghost of Harrenhal” review

Game of Thrones: “The Ghost of Harrenhal” review

“Anyone can be killed.” Arya Stark While season one of Game of Thrones was incredibly enjoyable and truly great at times, there is no denying that it was rather disjointed. The first four episodes were mostly introduction to this Thronesian world, which was certainly welcome…