Double Dragon - The Spooky Smooch
Why is ominous music playing over the Rhaenyra-Mysaria kiss?
Why is ominous music playing over the Rhaenyra-Mysaria kiss?
Pádraig MacCarron stops by to discuss what HOTD has taught us about the Old Gods and Winterfell tradition. Then Steve discusses burning off his nipple (and growing it back).
Steve and Anthony talk about Larys Strong’s tricky ways, the big Rook’s Rest Battle, and Anthony’s love of Dunk and Egg.
The inventor of GoT languages, and co-screenwriter for this episode discusses Aegon’s High Valyrian. We also talk about the ethics of war with a medievalist and a philosopher of ethics. My thanks to David J. Peterson, Thomas Leek, and Jason Eberl.
Steve and Anthony discuss (in brief) the new kingsguard, Hightower snobbery, and Rhaenys’s overall virtue. Then we review the film Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon.
Is Otto good at his job? Is Daemon faithful to Rhaenyra’s queenship? Is Steve a competent fantasy competitor? Anthony issues an apology to Ray and talks fashion with Dr. Grant Gearhart.
The new season is here with a better title sequence and a few intriguing new commoners. Anthony, Steve, Val, Ray, and Jeff discuss.
Steve (comic) and Anthony (academic) rewatch the s1 finale and look forward to s2. Anthony’s HOTD fantasy league discusses key characters for s2. Steve selects his fantasy team.
Steve and Anthony reair our coverage of the last two episodes of season one.
Adult Aemond is a truly excellent addition to the cast. King Viserys continues to be one of the most compelling characters in the show. The fuse has been lit for civil war.