There is plenty to criticize about the last season of Game of Thrones. The claim that Daenerys's descent into madness happened only over the course of two episodes is not a criticism; it's just plain wrong. Most of her heinous acts were directed at people that we agreed should probably die, but that doesn't make… Continue reading Daenerys Was Always Mad — Here’s Why
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Daenerys’s Red Gloves May Foreshadow What’s to Come
Let's just get this out of the way right now. Daenerys Targaryen is losing her mind. If you watched "The Last of the Starks," you can see her desperately clinging to her identity as queen even as it's slowly slipping away. Now that it's been revealed that Jon is a trueborn Targaryen and Cersei keeps… Continue reading Daenerys’s Red Gloves May Foreshadow What’s to Come
TGE Ep 70 — Watches: Game of Thrones S8E4
The Geek Embassy Watches Game of Thrones! Game of Thrones is back and we are ready to talk about it! Join Nicole and I as we geek out every week about the new episode. In the fourth episode of season 8, we see the fallout from The Battle of Winterfell. There are many to mourn… Continue reading TGE Ep 70 — Watches: Game of Thrones S8E4
TGE Ep 69 — Watches: Game of Thrones S8E2 & E3
The Geek Embassy Watches Game of Thrones! Game of Thrones is back and we are ready to talk about it! Join Nicole and I as we geek out every week about the new episode. In the second and third episodes of season 8, we see all kinds of stories evolve. The plot thickens. We see… Continue reading TGE Ep 69 — Watches: Game of Thrones S8E2 & E3
Arya Stark and Expectations About Women’s Sexuality
The second episode of the final season of Game of Thrones was a quiet one. With the imminent arrival of the White Walkers in Winterfell, most of the characters took the time to contemplate their lives and their choices within those lives. Arya Stark did not reflect on what she had already done. She focused… Continue reading Arya Stark and Expectations About Women’s Sexuality
TGE Ep 67 – Watches: Game of Thrones S8E1
Game of Thrones Geeks! The time has come! Game of Thrones is back and we are ready to talk about it! Join Nicole and I as we geek out every week about the new episode. In the first episode of season 8, we see all kinds of reunions. If you haven't followed Nicole's coverage of… Continue reading TGE Ep 67 – Watches: Game of Thrones S8E1
Game of Thrones Season 8 Predictions
The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones premieres this Sunday, April 14. There are tons of predictions flying around, here are mine. Episodes 1-3 Daenerys and Jon's... um relationship will likely drop in episode 1 or 2. I think Jon's going to hear it in the first episode and lots of brooding will… Continue reading Game of Thrones Season 8 Predictions
Bastards and Trueborns
In Game of Thrones, the legitimacy of one's birth defines a good portion of their life, but the last season showed us that our understanding of who is trueborn isn't always as we thought. We learned that Jon Snow is not only not Ned Stark's son, he's also not a bastard. But I'm pretty sure… Continue reading Bastards and Trueborns
Game of Thrones Season 8 Theories: Likely, Possibly or Unlikely?
Fan theories and predictions have been swirling around Game of Thrones ever since the show diverged from the books in Season 5. Here are some of the biggest theories and plot point predictions and whether or not we think they hold any weight. Cersei is not actually pregnant: Likely Cersei is one of the best… Continue reading Game of Thrones Season 8 Theories: Likely, Possibly or Unlikely?
Game of Thrones Season 8: Who Lives? Who Dies?
Since the final season of Game of Thrones is quickly approaching, all of the predictions are coming out. The Geek Embassy is no different. Read on for my simple predictions of who will live and who will die by the time the show ends. I'll elaborate in upcoming stories, so stay tuned! The Starks: Arya… Continue reading Game of Thrones Season 8: Who Lives? Who Dies?