In this episode of Shogun, we get a deeper look into the characters of Lady Ochiba and Mariko. Thought you’d have a chance to catch your breath, not a chance! The Iron Fist unleashes, Mariko and Blackthorne’s relationship deepens, and Toranaga’s hearts are still hidden.
There’s a release date for season 2 of House of the Dragon! Cancel your summer plans, the Blacks and the Greens are going to battle it out. It’s the return of the HOTD Bald Move coverage that you love: Instant Talks for Club Members, commentary on a scene by scene breakdown for everyone, and YOUR feedback read and discussed by Jim and A.Ron. Keep it leal.
The introduction to Ygritte! Phil Haberkern returns to talk about Jon’s meet-cute. Then S. Dorsey Armstrong answers a question about Jon and King Arthur.
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The zombie apocalypse is a lot nicer when you have noodles and drinks. Jim hated this episode of The Ones Who Live, A.Ron found a few things to like. Jadis gets her moment in the spotlight (ew). There’s a new zombie type. George Lucas must have written the dialogue. Next week is the series finale!
Anthony uses cartoons and Jewish mysticism to explain Theon’s fate.
Anthony and Ray talk about both HOTD trailers (black and green).
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Lunchtime! Take your vitamins. Jim has a sprue-palooza. A.Ron talks up the Netflix adaptation of Three Body Problem. Jim considers an either/or question making him choose between covering more Harry Potter or kissing A.Ron’s feet passionately for 30 seconds. Why do you think of these things, Munchers? Are you ok?
This episode of Shogun begins with the carnage of the previous episode. A.Ron and Jim bring the show coverage you crave. When the meat cart is full, someone is going to pay. Mariko’s family name is revealed. Blackthorne is given a chance to leave…maybe.
Is Theon tragic or an asshole? What can Machiavelli teach us about Theon’s dilemma? Stephanie Barbé Hammer returns to discuss. Check out her newest novel!