Rachael and Amberlee get talky about Bryan Cogman’s elegiac love letter to the characters, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” It’s a sleepover at Winterfell, where almost all of our characters have gathered to prepare for the big confrontation with the Night King, but did he accept the invitation? Jaime knights Brienne, making her […]

We’re back and ready to talk Game of Thrones! There were reunions aplenty this week as the main players positioned themselves for the war to come. During which, we’re positive Edmure will suddenly appear on the battle field having been freed from his frightening Frey prison. We discuss Jon’s loyalty to his family, Bran’s old […]

Surprise! We’re back with a new episode! We discuss what happens when a show prioritizes spectacle over substance, the finer points of costuming, and our problems with the Winterfell storyline. Other topics include: Jaime leaving Cersei, Rachael’s concern for Edmure, Euron the Ridiculous Plot Pirate, Creepy Arya, parallels between Sansa and Cersei, and our […]

Season 7 episode 7 of Game of Thrones, “The Dragon and the Wolf,” wrapped the season up much as it began: with an exploration of families, loyalty, and the massive White Walker army. We discuss more character reunions, Jon’s decision to tell the truth, the gigantic mess that is Winterfell, and Jaime’s decision to […]

Season 7 episode 6 of Game of Thrones, “Beyond the Wall,” was a surprisingly great episode for Ser Jorah Mormont! We analyze the continued focus on leadership and what it means to be a hero, Arya and Sansa’s relationship, Tyrion’s discussion with Dany, and possible current and future traps. There’s a whole lot of […]

Season 7 episode 5 of Game of Thrones, “Eastwatch,” tried to do a lot of things, but most importantly: Jon pet Drogon! Did you see his dragon face!? And Dany’s googly eyes!? We also discuss pacing issues, character parallels, missing reunions, the reintroduction of everyone’s favorite blacksmith, and the Gilly delivered bombshell. Rhaegar’s a […]

Lannisters, and Dothraki, and Drogon, oh my! Season 7 episode 4 of Game of Thrones, “The Spoils of War,” gave us one of the most exciting battle sequences yet. We discuss the technical aspects of the battle, Bronn’s plot armor, and Dany’s strategic use of Drogon. Other topics include: rejection of established hierarchies, Drunk […]

Season 7 episode 3 of Game of Thrones, “The Queen’s Justice,” dealt with themes of Justice and Leadership. We discuss the importance of not hurting children, the differing management styles of the three main houses, and Cersei’s growing madness. Most importantly, this episode gave us the meeting we’ve been waiting for with Jon arriving […]

Season 7 episode 2 of Game of Thrones, “Stormborn,” delves in to themes of loyalty and perspective while also finding time for a naval battle. We discuss Arya’s reunions, the differing narratives presented by the three monarchs, bad television writing, and we beg the writers to please STOP RUINING FOOD! Should Jon be nicer […]

In the Season 7 premiere, “Dragonstone,” Game of Thrones focuses on alliances and family while reminding us that life sucks for the common folk. We analyze the growing parallels between Cersei and Sansa, Jon’s method of governance, and Sandor’s continued evolution. Jamie has the best faces, Euron gets a makeover, Daenerys finally arrives in […]