In many, but not all, political realms, it's the people behind the scenes that have the most influence. Game of Thrones is no different. Sure, it's easy to name some important characters. Jon Snow is unmatched on the battlefield and his sense of honor has gotten him in trouble a few times, but still, it's… Continue reading Why Varys Is the True Champion of Westeros
The last season of Game of Thrones will have lots of surprises, but one thing we know will happen is that Aegon Targaryen — aka Jon Snow — will find out who he really is. How he deals with that revelation is up for debate, but there's a scene in the last episode of Season… Continue reading You’re a Targaryen and You’re a Stark
Deaths are a hallmark of Game of Thrones. Ever since Ned Stark lost his head, it's been clear that no one is ever safe. Scores of characters have died in a myriad of ways. For me, the best deaths aren't the most gruesome or even the most surprising, although both of those characteristics factor into… Continue reading The 5 Best Deaths in Game of Thrones
The best way to describe Game of Thrones' Lord Petyr Baelish isn't actually his in-show nickname — a better term would be social climber. In a show where characters must make alliances in order to survive, Littlefinger is the master. He makes and breaks alliances quicker than it takes Drogon to incinerate an entire army.… Continue reading Littlefinger’s Fatal Mistake
There are a few different religions that occupy the world in Game of Thrones. But unless we're in for a major plot twist, the worship of R'hllor (also known as the Lord of Light), seems to be the most significant — it even has its own theme music. Most of the details about this religion… Continue reading So, Who Is This Lord of Light, Anyway?
"The night is dark and full of terrors." Though far from the most common, that sentence is uttered a number of times in Game of Thrones, most of which are stated by Melisandre. She has gone through a pretty big transformation in the past two seasons, which makes her one of the most interesting minor… Continue reading Melisandre’s Complicated Relationship with the Lord of Light
One of the best things about Game of Thrones is the epic battles that take place in nearly every season. After recently watching the entire series from start to finish, they're all fresh in my mind. Here's how the battles rank in my opinion. 7. The Battle of Blackwater Bay Season 2, Episode 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IKfzFlN4Os… Continue reading The Top 7 Battles in Game of Thrones
Throughout the entirety of Game of Thrones, Lyanna Stark is mentioned. Usually this happens in the Winterfell crypts when characters are looking at the statue that rests by her grave. The Stark children know little about her except for the fact that their father had a sister. What Everyone Knew Was Wrong "Father never talked… Continue reading Who Else Knew the Truth about Rhaegar and Lyanna?
This post contains spoilers for all seven seasons of Game of Thrones. In terms or war, defeats are often described as "bitter." But in Robert's Baratheon's case, you could say he won a bitter victory. With his massive war hammer, he battled his way from the Vale to King's Landing, unseating the Mad King from… Continue reading Robert Baratheon: A Loser Within His Own Victory
This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Star Wars: The Last Jedi is dominating the pop culture conversation this holiday season. Love them or hate them, the new batch of Star Wars films has an interesting villain in the character of Kylo Ren.… Continue reading Viserys Targaryen, Kylo Ren and the Weight of a Lineage
