From strange choices to bizarre plot twists, we’ve all had a character we love fall victim to bad writing. This week, we’re reopening some old wounds and dissecting just what went wrong with two of our once-favorites, Daenerys Targaryen and Barney Stinson.

SPOILER ALERT: This episode discusses the television shows Game of Thrones and How I Met Your Mother.

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Music for In Medias Mess by Sage Ilagan.

Art for In Medias Mess by Bea Magbanua.