Tyrion Lannister strangled Shae in Geroge R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and HBO’s adaptation of the material, Game of Thrones. She met the same fate, at the hands of the same man, in the same predicament: Tywin Lannister’s bed. both in the show and the novel. However, everything that led to the moment could not be more different, as the Shae that audiences see in the show was on a very different trajectory compared to her counterpart in the novels.
HBO had taken some liberties with George R.R. Martin’s work, mostly because, as the author explained, the studio wished to fit the epic tale into the budget that was allocated to the adaptation. This resulted in certain characters being fused, while others met more gruesome fates than their novel counterparts. However, the changes made to Shae’s story only made the character meet a more tragic end,...
HBO had taken some liberties with George R.R. Martin’s work, mostly because, as the author explained, the studio wished to fit the epic tale into the budget that was allocated to the adaptation. This resulted in certain characters being fused, while others met more gruesome fates than their novel counterparts. However, the changes made to Shae’s story only made the character meet a more tragic end,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
British actor Ian Gelder, who played Tywin Lannister’s brother Kevan on HBO’s Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 74 of complications from bile duct cancer, according to our sister site Variety.
“It is with huge huge sadness and a heavy heart broken into a million pieces that I’m leaving this post to announce the passing of my darling husband and life partner Ian Gelder,” his partner Ben Daniels wrote on Instagram. “He was a wonderful wonderful actor, and everyone who worked with him was touched by his heart and light.”
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“It is with huge huge sadness and a heavy heart broken into a million pieces that I’m leaving this post to announce the passing of my darling husband and life partner Ian Gelder,” his partner Ben Daniels wrote on Instagram. “He was a wonderful wonderful actor, and everyone who worked with him was touched by his heart and light.”
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- 5/8/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Here’s How House Of The Dragon Characters Are Connected To Game Of Thrones Characters ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer has left everyone waiting eagerly for what’s to come, and before it’s here, let’s brush your knowledge on it in connection to Game of Thrones. Firstly, the series is set over 150 years before Game of Thrones took place. Therefore, the characters from Got might not appear in this spin-off, but the houses in Got are also present in the Hotd. The show’s primary focus is the Targaryens and their downfall, but other Houses have appeared in the first season, and more will be seen in the upcoming one. From Lannisters to Baratheons and Starks, here’s a quick guide.
The first season of the HBO series was just a tease and had set the stage for the Dance of the Dragons to begin.
The House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer has left everyone waiting eagerly for what’s to come, and before it’s here, let’s brush your knowledge on it in connection to Game of Thrones. Firstly, the series is set over 150 years before Game of Thrones took place. Therefore, the characters from Got might not appear in this spin-off, but the houses in Got are also present in the Hotd. The show’s primary focus is the Targaryens and their downfall, but other Houses have appeared in the first season, and more will be seen in the upcoming one. From Lannisters to Baratheons and Starks, here’s a quick guide.
The first season of the HBO series was just a tease and had set the stage for the Dance of the Dragons to begin.
- 12/13/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
For as much as HBO's "Game of Thrones" became known for its excessive sexuality and big-budget blockbuster sequences, it had gained notoriety early on for something simpler: Killing off fan-favorite characters, and refusing anything like a happy ending. While that came straight from the source material, George R.R. Martin's long-running series of fantasy novels, it also defied conventional television wisdom, leaving the show with a complicated legacy.
For instance, the death of de facto protagonist Ned Stark (Sean Bean) in the penultimate episode of the show's first season was shocking and brutal. Considering he was played by a movie star and was one of the few genuinely good-hearted people in the show, his execution spoke to the show's ambition. If he could die, anybody could. And they often did.
The show's most notorious fan-favorite character murder was actually a parade of murders, a wedding-set massacre that turned the show's...
For instance, the death of de facto protagonist Ned Stark (Sean Bean) in the penultimate episode of the show's first season was shocking and brutal. Considering he was played by a movie star and was one of the few genuinely good-hearted people in the show, his execution spoke to the show's ambition. If he could die, anybody could. And they often did.
The show's most notorious fan-favorite character murder was actually a parade of murders, a wedding-set massacre that turned the show's...
- 9/3/2023
- by Anthony Crislip
- Slash Film
Over the decades, viewers have enjoyed many historical-fiction shows, as it is not just a great way to learn about the subject matter, but the indulgence factor works well in such shows. There is drama, treachery, lust, love, killing, and, most of all, historical accuracy as well. Vikings, Marco Polo, The Tudors, Reign, Downton Abbey, Versailles, and Barbarians are some examples of popular television shows in the historical fiction genre, and all of them have one thing in common: a focus on the politics and the drama of the era. Domina, created and written by Simon Burke for Sky Atlantic (UK and Italy), is about the infamous Roman Empire, which in its early turbulent period was ruled by Augustus Caesar and his wife Livia Drusilla, the protagonist of this show. The power of this woman made sure she and her husband would remain undefeated for a long time.
For your context,...
For your context,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
This article contains spoilers for "House of the Dragon" episode 8 and all of "Game of Thrones."
There are some interesting parallels between "House of the Dragons" and its predecessor, "Game of Thrones," but one of the most compelling is the way Cersei Lannister's arc has been mirrored by that of Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke). Cersei, played by Lena Headey on "Game of Thrones," was a complicated villain whose ambition eventually got the best of her, and Alicent's ambitions are similarly intense. There are numerous similarities between them, including being married to a king they don't want and turning to their faith (or at least appearing to) in times of crisis.
Alicent is still very much her own character, but comparing her arc to Cersei's reveals interesting things about both characters, and how "House of the Dragon" learned some lessons about narrative storytelling from the stumbles of "Game of Thrones" later seasons.
There are some interesting parallels between "House of the Dragons" and its predecessor, "Game of Thrones," but one of the most compelling is the way Cersei Lannister's arc has been mirrored by that of Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke). Cersei, played by Lena Headey on "Game of Thrones," was a complicated villain whose ambition eventually got the best of her, and Alicent's ambitions are similarly intense. There are numerous similarities between them, including being married to a king they don't want and turning to their faith (or at least appearing to) in times of crisis.
Alicent is still very much her own character, but comparing her arc to Cersei's reveals interesting things about both characters, and how "House of the Dragon" learned some lessons about narrative storytelling from the stumbles of "Game of Thrones" later seasons.
- 10/11/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
"Game Of Thrones" is something of an anomaly. The cultural phenomenon had four seasons of the highest quality fantasy television, until a final season so rushed, so generic, and so poorly made, many theorized the show would disappear from cultural discourse. However, the release of the prequel series "The House Of The Dragon" brought renewed interest to the world of Westeros, leading to the original series becoming one of HBO Max's most in-demand shows.
It's tricky to rank episodes of "Game Of Thrones," as it's hard to separate great episodes from great moments. One incredible scene doesn't necessarily make it a brilliant episode in its own right. A misjudged moment can taint an entire episode. Likewise, one standout sequence can make an otherwise pedestrian episode an all-time classic.
Despite this, it remains one of the most controversial, divisive, and frequently brilliant television series ever made. Below are the 27 best...
It's tricky to rank episodes of "Game Of Thrones," as it's hard to separate great episodes from great moments. One incredible scene doesn't necessarily make it a brilliant episode in its own right. A misjudged moment can taint an entire episode. Likewise, one standout sequence can make an otherwise pedestrian episode an all-time classic.
Despite this, it remains one of the most controversial, divisive, and frequently brilliant television series ever made. Below are the 27 best...
- 9/26/2022
- by Nick Bartlett
- Slash Film
House Lannister of Casterly Rock is one of the Great Houses of Westeros, boasting one of the richest and most powerful families in all the land, and oldest dynasties. For "Game of Thrones" fans, we remember them as the debt-paying house of golden-haired lions like Cersei, Jaime, Tywin, and Tyrion, but in "House of the Dragon," we're saddled with Jason *checks notes* yes, Jason Lannister. Okay, not just Jason, also his twin brother Tyland (both played by Jefferson Hall) who sits on the king's council. When we first meet Jason in episode three, he's immediately shown to be as Lannister-y as humanly possible, wearing his conniving and power hungry motives on his sleeve, but without any of the charm or wit of the family we'd see hundreds of years later.
When Jason first arrives, he's looking for help from King Viserys (Paddy Considine) with the Crabfeeder, but immediately gets distracted...
When Jason first arrives, he's looking for help from King Viserys (Paddy Considine) with the Crabfeeder, but immediately gets distracted...
- 9/19/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 5.
Very few things can stop a droning king midway through his prepared remarks, but as it turns out, the boldness of Queen Alicent (Emily Carey) is one of them. Arriving late and announced to a royal feast in honor of the Princess of Dragonstone and her impending marriage, Alicent pointedly enters the Red Keep’s throne room while her rapidly aging husband, King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine), struggles to stand up and give his first of likely many planned toasts honoring his daughter.
Viserys promptly forgot about all that as he sees his young wife draped in a rich emerald green gown, cutting a figure as bold as the legend surrounding Anne Boleyn, the lady and eventual queen who allegedly inspired the song “Greensleeves.” It’s also worth pointing out that Anne Boleyn was the direct inspiration for Margaery Tyrell...
Very few things can stop a droning king midway through his prepared remarks, but as it turns out, the boldness of Queen Alicent (Emily Carey) is one of them. Arriving late and announced to a royal feast in honor of the Princess of Dragonstone and her impending marriage, Alicent pointedly enters the Red Keep’s throne room while her rapidly aging husband, King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine), struggles to stand up and give his first of likely many planned toasts honoring his daughter.
Viserys promptly forgot about all that as he sees his young wife draped in a rich emerald green gown, cutting a figure as bold as the legend surrounding Anne Boleyn, the lady and eventual queen who allegedly inspired the song “Greensleeves.” It’s also worth pointing out that Anne Boleyn was the direct inspiration for Margaery Tyrell...
- 9/19/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
This article contains House of the Dragon episode 3 spoilers.
For the lords and ladies of Westeros, marriage is as much a political contract as a social one. At least that’s how it’s presented to the highborn women of the realm, who time and again we’ve seen traded like bargaining chips: Sansa to Joffrey in Game of Thrones, then to Tyrion and finally Ramsay Bolton (gag). Margaery Tyrell to Joffrey next, and then his younger brother Tommen when that didn’t work out.
So it has been, and so it supposedly must always be. Milly Alcock’s young Rhaenyra Targaryen was given much the same spiel during a meeting with her father at the end of Sunday night’s latest House of the Dragon episode.
“You must marry, strengthen your own claim, shore up your succession, multiply,” her father King Viserys (Paddy Considine) insists. Yet Rhaenyra is perhaps...
For the lords and ladies of Westeros, marriage is as much a political contract as a social one. At least that’s how it’s presented to the highborn women of the realm, who time and again we’ve seen traded like bargaining chips: Sansa to Joffrey in Game of Thrones, then to Tyrion and finally Ramsay Bolton (gag). Margaery Tyrell to Joffrey next, and then his younger brother Tommen when that didn’t work out.
So it has been, and so it supposedly must always be. Milly Alcock’s young Rhaenyra Targaryen was given much the same spiel during a meeting with her father at the end of Sunday night’s latest House of the Dragon episode.
“You must marry, strengthen your own claim, shore up your succession, multiply,” her father King Viserys (Paddy Considine) insists. Yet Rhaenyra is perhaps...
- 9/6/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
As Game of Thrones drilled into us, House Lannister always pays its debts. But who knew that watching one of Westeros’ vaunted families incur one of those obligations — in social capital if not actual coin — would be so entertaining?
House of the Dragon‘s third episode on Sunday gave us a good look at Lord Jason and Ser Tyland Lannister, twins who are the ancestors of Thrones‘ Tywin, Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion Lannister. And, in Jason’s case at least, the hour made a good case for the genetic origins of arrogance, smarminess and the inability to shut one’s trap.
House of the Dragon‘s third episode on Sunday gave us a good look at Lord Jason and Ser Tyland Lannister, twins who are the ancestors of Thrones‘ Tywin, Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion Lannister. And, in Jason’s case at least, the hour made a good case for the genetic origins of arrogance, smarminess and the inability to shut one’s trap.
- 9/5/2022
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
A familiar name takes the floor in the third episode of House of the Dragon released Monday (5 September).
Jason Lannister (Jefferson Hall) announces his proposal to marry Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), the heir to the throne chosen by her father, King Viserys I (Paddy Considine).
Carrying all the arrogant swagger of a medieval Old Etonian, Jason is easily recognisable as the ancestor of beloved Game of Thrones characters such as Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion Lannister.
So, how does Jason relate to his Game of Thrones successors?
Jason precedes Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion by roughly 200 years
Ser Jason attempts to woo Rhaenyra with little success on the king’s hunting trip in House of the Dragon. He has a twin, Ser Tyland, who we may see in episodes to come...
Spoiler alert: When Viserys dies in 129 AC, his widow and second wife, Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower defies the king's last will,...
Jason Lannister (Jefferson Hall) announces his proposal to marry Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), the heir to the throne chosen by her father, King Viserys I (Paddy Considine).
Carrying all the arrogant swagger of a medieval Old Etonian, Jason is easily recognisable as the ancestor of beloved Game of Thrones characters such as Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion Lannister.
So, how does Jason relate to his Game of Thrones successors?
Jason precedes Cersei, Jaime and Tyrion by roughly 200 years
Ser Jason attempts to woo Rhaenyra with little success on the king’s hunting trip in House of the Dragon. He has a twin, Ser Tyland, who we may see in episodes to come...
Spoiler alert: When Viserys dies in 129 AC, his widow and second wife, Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower defies the king's last will,...
- 9/5/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
Remember all those months of hemming and hawing among the fandom over whether anyone would actually care about a new "Game of Thrones" prequel, particularly after how much controversy and backlash the ending of the original series sparked? Well, "House of the Dragon" answered those questions quite definitively with its widely-seen premiere, proving that viewers still have an appetite for epic fantasy, disturbing moments of violence, and, of course, dragons.
Immediate reactions painted a promising picture of a spin-off that seems to have taken notes from what "Game of Thrones" did so well: from lavish, spectacle-filled action to rich interpersonal conflicts between aspiring rulers to even the most seemingly minor and esoteric details of world-building. But ambition, resources, and an entire house of power-hungry characters can only go so far if the artists involved -- co-creators Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin, along with showrunners Condal and Miguel Sapochnik --...
Immediate reactions painted a promising picture of a spin-off that seems to have taken notes from what "Game of Thrones" did so well: from lavish, spectacle-filled action to rich interpersonal conflicts between aspiring rulers to even the most seemingly minor and esoteric details of world-building. But ambition, resources, and an entire house of power-hungry characters can only go so far if the artists involved -- co-creators Ryan Condal and George R.R. Martin, along with showrunners Condal and Miguel Sapochnik --...
- 8/23/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
This article contains mild House of the Dragon episode 1 spoilers.
Is it an insult or compliment? When a young Baratheon lord utters it during a joust in the first episode of House of the Dragon, it lands as both: “The Queen Who Never Was.” Baratheon makes this comment toward Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best), the oldest living grandchild of the long dead King Jaehaerys Targaryen. She once was favored by several households, including the Baratheons and the Starks, to be Jaehaerys’ heir during the Great Council of Harrenhal—she is, after all, the daughter of Jaehaerys’ oldest son and his Baratheon wife.
Yet the patriarchal lords of Westeros felt differently, voting 10-to-1 in favor of Jaehaerys’ oldest living male grandchild, and the progeny of his second son: Viserys (Paddy Considine). The bulk of House of the Dragon’s premiere occurs nine years after that fateful decision, with Rhaenys seemingly content with...
Is it an insult or compliment? When a young Baratheon lord utters it during a joust in the first episode of House of the Dragon, it lands as both: “The Queen Who Never Was.” Baratheon makes this comment toward Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best), the oldest living grandchild of the long dead King Jaehaerys Targaryen. She once was favored by several households, including the Baratheons and the Starks, to be Jaehaerys’ heir during the Great Council of Harrenhal—she is, after all, the daughter of Jaehaerys’ oldest son and his Baratheon wife.
Yet the patriarchal lords of Westeros felt differently, voting 10-to-1 in favor of Jaehaerys’ oldest living male grandchild, and the progeny of his second son: Viserys (Paddy Considine). The bulk of House of the Dragon’s premiere occurs nine years after that fateful decision, with Rhaenys seemingly content with...
- 8/23/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
As the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon swoops onto our screens, many fantasy fans will be bracing themselves. Keeping up with its predecessor was a serious commitment until 2019 when, after eight years and 73 episodes, the game was over at last. As the dust and ash settled, I think it’s fair to say the overall feeling, shared by viewers and reviewers but presumably by the cast, crew and producers, too, was one of relief. The final series of Game of Thrones attracted an amazing amount of opprobrium online, including a petition for the whole thing to be rewritten and shot.
Not all of the criticism was justified. The pacing was uneven, with some stories feeling rushed and others too slow. One or two major figures started acting totally out of character. Yet no ending would have satisfied all of one of the most rabid fanbases around.
Not all of the criticism was justified. The pacing was uneven, with some stories feeling rushed and others too slow. One or two major figures started acting totally out of character. Yet no ending would have satisfied all of one of the most rabid fanbases around.
- 8/22/2022
- by Ed Cumming
- The Independent - TV
As the Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon swoops onto our screens, many fantasy fans will be bracing themselves. Keeping up with its predecessor was a serious commitment until 2019 when, after eight years and 73 episodes, the game was over at last. As the dust and ash settled, I think it’s fair to say the overall feeling, shared by viewers and reviewers but presumably by the cast, crew and producers, too, was one of relief. The final series of Game of Thrones attracted an amazing amount of opprobrium online, including a petition for the whole thing to be rewritten and shot.
Not all of the criticism was justified. The pacing was uneven, with some stories feeling rushed and others too slow. One or two major figures started acting totally out of character. Yet no ending would have satisfied all of one of the most rabid fanbases around.
Not all of the criticism was justified. The pacing was uneven, with some stories feeling rushed and others too slow. One or two major figures started acting totally out of character. Yet no ending would have satisfied all of one of the most rabid fanbases around.
- 8/22/2022
- by Ed Cumming
- The Independent - TV
Appointment watching is back Sunday nights with the debut season of HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” a prequel series to “Game of Thrones.”
The two fantasy dramas don’t have any of the same characters, but they are deeply connected both behind the scenes – with “Thrones” series author George R.R. Martin serving as a co-creator and executive producer of this series, and Miguel Sapochnik, a veteran “Thrones” director, now the co-showrunner of this show (alongside Ryan Condal) — and through the ancient family Houses that make up the cast of characters.
Here are a few things to remember before watching the first episode of “House of the Dragon” (check back weekly for further updates as we learn more about the show):
Also Read:
‘House of the Dragon’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in the ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel? House Targaryen: The Main “Dragon” Characters Are Daenerys’ Ancestors...
The two fantasy dramas don’t have any of the same characters, but they are deeply connected both behind the scenes – with “Thrones” series author George R.R. Martin serving as a co-creator and executive producer of this series, and Miguel Sapochnik, a veteran “Thrones” director, now the co-showrunner of this show (alongside Ryan Condal) — and through the ancient family Houses that make up the cast of characters.
Here are a few things to remember before watching the first episode of “House of the Dragon” (check back weekly for further updates as we learn more about the show):
Also Read:
‘House of the Dragon’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in the ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel? House Targaryen: The Main “Dragon” Characters Are Daenerys’ Ancestors...
- 8/21/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
We are just days away from the release of HBO’s madly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon.
House Targaryen is at the centre of this adaptation of George Rr Martin’s work.
The 10-episode series is set around 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, when the Targaryens had united the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros under one ruler.
So, before Daenerys – who was there? Introducing the messiest family in Westeros...
Aegon the Conquerer
In A Song of Ice and Fire, the book series that Thrones is based on, author George Rr Martin explains that, similar to real-life’s Before Christ and Anno Domini, dates in Westeros are described as “Before Conquest” (BC) or “After Conquest” (AC).
The conquest in question occurred when Aegon, Daenerys’s ancestor, conquered the whole of Westeros with his dragons, uniting all seven kingdoms under one ruler.
It’s been hinted that Ty Tennant,...
House Targaryen is at the centre of this adaptation of George Rr Martin’s work.
The 10-episode series is set around 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, when the Targaryens had united the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros under one ruler.
So, before Daenerys – who was there? Introducing the messiest family in Westeros...
Aegon the Conquerer
In A Song of Ice and Fire, the book series that Thrones is based on, author George Rr Martin explains that, similar to real-life’s Before Christ and Anno Domini, dates in Westeros are described as “Before Conquest” (BC) or “After Conquest” (AC).
The conquest in question occurred when Aegon, Daenerys’s ancestor, conquered the whole of Westeros with his dragons, uniting all seven kingdoms under one ruler.
It’s been hinted that Ty Tennant,...
- 8/20/2022
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
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When Steve Toussaint was sent some script pages to audition for a mysterious new TV project, he couldn’t shake the feeling that the words were somehow familiar.
“I will not breathe further life into a malicious lie by discussing it,” read part of the script. “I don’t care what people believe — and neither do you.”
“It was so weird, I kept thinking this voice sounds like Charles Dance as I read them,” Toussaint recalls.
And for good reason. The lines were from a scene from Game of Thrones season 3 where Dance’s character Tywin Lannister faces off with Diana Rigg’s Olenna Tyrell. The audition was for the Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, where Toussaint was unknowingly trying out for Lord Corlys Velaryon — who, like Tywin in the original series, is the wealthiest lord in Westeros.
Yet as fans of...
When Steve Toussaint was sent some script pages to audition for a mysterious new TV project, he couldn’t shake the feeling that the words were somehow familiar.
“I will not breathe further life into a malicious lie by discussing it,” read part of the script. “I don’t care what people believe — and neither do you.”
“It was so weird, I kept thinking this voice sounds like Charles Dance as I read them,” Toussaint recalls.
And for good reason. The lines were from a scene from Game of Thrones season 3 where Dance’s character Tywin Lannister faces off with Diana Rigg’s Olenna Tyrell. The audition was for the Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, where Toussaint was unknowingly trying out for Lord Corlys Velaryon — who, like Tywin in the original series, is the wealthiest lord in Westeros.
Yet as fans of...
- 8/15/2022
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Homer Simpson is TV’s most famous dad but not exactly a role model. He may be good at heart but some of his favorite past times include drinking, laying on the couch, and strangling his son Bart whenever he gets out of line.
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Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis) says it straight out, “he’s an oilman”; he puts family second behind his own greed. That becomes abundantly clear as his relationship deteriorates with his adopted son throughout the movie.
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Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy) is a drunk,...
Homer Simpson, “The Simpsons”
Homer Simpson is TV’s most famous dad but not exactly a role model. He may be good at heart but some of his favorite past times include drinking, laying on the couch, and strangling his son Bart whenever he gets out of line.
Daniel Plaineview, “There Will Be Blood”
Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis) says it straight out, “he’s an oilman”; he puts family second behind his own greed. That becomes abundantly clear as his relationship deteriorates with his adopted son throughout the movie.
Al Bundy, “Married With Children”
Ed O’Neill was a very different kind of family man on “Married With Children” than he is now on “Modern Family.” Al’s cynical outlook on life has a hard time not having an effect on his kids.
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- 6/14/2019
- by Michael Balderston and Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Over the course of his run on “Game of Thrones,” Tywin Lannister, played perfectly by Charles Dance, was never one to bite his tongue. Whether he was scolding his grown children or secretly commanding the kingdom as the Hand of his grandson King, Tywin was always good for a dose of reality. So, it makes sense that in the real world, Dance would be the guy to give a realistic view of the recent ‘Thrones’ finale.
Continue reading Tywin Lannister Actor Charles Dance Was “Confused” By ‘Game Of Thrones’ Finale’s Choices at The Playlist.
Continue reading Tywin Lannister Actor Charles Dance Was “Confused” By ‘Game Of Thrones’ Finale’s Choices at The Playlist.
- 5/28/2019
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Warning: Game of Thrones spoilers that would probably make Daenerys mad ahead!
At this point in Game of Thrones, with only one episode left, I actually could not care less about who ends up on the Iron Throne. As Cersei said way back in season one, "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die" - this show has always been more about the game than the actual throne. Now, given the reign of terror that plays out in season eight's penultimate episode, there's just one question I really care about: who will kill Daenerys? I'm betting on Tyrion.
Before I get into why Dany's Hand will be the one to kill her, let's acknowledge the other strong options on the board as we head into episode six. Arya has reason to take down the Mad Queen, and her ability to sneak up on just about anyone...
At this point in Game of Thrones, with only one episode left, I actually could not care less about who ends up on the Iron Throne. As Cersei said way back in season one, "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die" - this show has always been more about the game than the actual throne. Now, given the reign of terror that plays out in season eight's penultimate episode, there's just one question I really care about: who will kill Daenerys? I'm betting on Tyrion.
Before I get into why Dany's Hand will be the one to kill her, let's acknowledge the other strong options on the board as we head into episode six. Arya has reason to take down the Mad Queen, and her ability to sneak up on just about anyone...
- 5/19/2019
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
You’re going to have to find something new to bridge the gap with your Lyft driver, your boss, your agent, and your more distant family members at Thanksgiving. After eight years—eight years!—“Game of Thrones” is coming to an end next week. It feels surreal to leave the world of Dothraki-speaking dragon riders, fiery Free Folk, and the Army of the Dead, but debts have been paid, winter has come and gone, valar morghulis, and so on.
So, in loving tribute to Jon, Arya, Daenerys, Cersei, Tyrion, Hodor, and all the fallen soldiers, we’ve ranked each “Thrones” episode from the worst to the best in time for the highly anticipated series finale. The end result is filled with blood, sweat, severed heads, errant coffee cups, wildfire, and the occasional bit of dragonglass. As is always the case with “Thrones,” the debates and disagreements are part of the...
So, in loving tribute to Jon, Arya, Daenerys, Cersei, Tyrion, Hodor, and all the fallen soldiers, we’ve ranked each “Thrones” episode from the worst to the best in time for the highly anticipated series finale. The end result is filled with blood, sweat, severed heads, errant coffee cups, wildfire, and the occasional bit of dragonglass. As is always the case with “Thrones,” the debates and disagreements are part of the...
- 5/13/2019
- by Mekeisha Madden Toby and Briana Rodriguez
- Variety Film + TV
At some point as autumn ends and snowfall appears imminent, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Winter is coming,” perhaps with a joking nudge in the ribs. Or maybe you’ve put on your thickest English accent and imitated the line, “You know nothing, Jon Snow.” Tons of iconic quotes from “Game of Thrones” have made their way into our everyday vernacular, including a few in a completely made-up language. Before the HBO series wraps for good, let’s revisit some of the most memorable phrases from the series’ eight seasons.
“Winter is coming”
The motto of House Stark is more than just a reminder to bundle up for the cold. The lords of the North are always prepared for the harshest season and the arrival of White Walkers, but the phrase is also a warning to others to think twice about provoking the family, because “the North remembers.” Arya...
“Winter is coming”
The motto of House Stark is more than just a reminder to bundle up for the cold. The lords of the North are always prepared for the harshest season and the arrival of White Walkers, but the phrase is also a warning to others to think twice about provoking the family, because “the North remembers.” Arya...
- 5/12/2019
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
(Below you’ll find spoilers for pretty much Arya’s entire storyline on “Game of Thrones,” up to and including season 8. episode 3)
Arya Stark’s (Maisie Williams) journey has been a long and arduous one, full of pain and suffering and a whole bunch of close calls ever since her father was executed at the end of season 1. She’s spent years training with the Faceless Men in Braavos, and now she’s back in Westeros ready to stab anybody who threatens her family. And she’s done just that a number of times already. So everybody who’s died by Arya’s hand, through the Battle of Winterfell.
Stable boy (Season 1)
Arya’s first kill was almost accidental. She used needle to stab an unnamed Stable Boy as she was fleeing the Red Keep, just as Lannister soldiers were rounding up and executing all House Stark’s people in King’s Landing.
Arya Stark’s (Maisie Williams) journey has been a long and arduous one, full of pain and suffering and a whole bunch of close calls ever since her father was executed at the end of season 1. She’s spent years training with the Faceless Men in Braavos, and now she’s back in Westeros ready to stab anybody who threatens her family. And she’s done just that a number of times already. So everybody who’s died by Arya’s hand, through the Battle of Winterfell.
Stable boy (Season 1)
Arya’s first kill was almost accidental. She used needle to stab an unnamed Stable Boy as she was fleeing the Red Keep, just as Lannister soldiers were rounding up and executing all House Stark’s people in King’s Landing.
- 5/5/2019
- by Phil Hornshaw and Phil Owen
- The Wrap
Alec Bojalad May 1, 2019
Arya Stark has a list of people to kill on Game of Thrones. Who has been killed and who is left to go?
A girl has a list.
Arya Stark has been through quite a lot on Game of Thrones. Roughly half of her family has been killed in the grim, medieval world of Westeros. But Arya Stark is not just any other girl. She is No One. Trained by the Faceless Men of Braavos, Arya is a finely tuned killing machine. We saw just how finely tuned in the climactic Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3 "The Long Night."
read more - Game of Thrones Season 8: Arya Stark is No Mary Sue
The bad news for everyone that's wronged Arya is that she keeps a kill list... a list of the eyes she still needs to close. Here is everybody on Arya's kill list that have...
Arya Stark has a list of people to kill on Game of Thrones. Who has been killed and who is left to go?
A girl has a list.
Arya Stark has been through quite a lot on Game of Thrones. Roughly half of her family has been killed in the grim, medieval world of Westeros. But Arya Stark is not just any other girl. She is No One. Trained by the Faceless Men of Braavos, Arya is a finely tuned killing machine. We saw just how finely tuned in the climactic Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 3 "The Long Night."
read more - Game of Thrones Season 8: Arya Stark is No Mary Sue
The bad news for everyone that's wronged Arya is that she keeps a kill list... a list of the eyes she still needs to close. Here is everybody on Arya's kill list that have...
- 5/1/2019
- Den of Geek
Warning: Game of Thrones fans know the night is dark and full of terrors, but this post is bright and filled with spoilers, so proceed with caution.
As much as Samwell Tarly has been a fan favorite in past seasons of Game of Thrones - it's hard not to love Jon Snow's book-smart best friend who cures Jorah Mormont of Greyscale! - there's no doubt that his last-minute decision to join the fight against the Night King's army is questionable at best and lost him some major character points in my book.
The trouble starts after Sam decides to join his friends on the Winterfell battlegrounds rather than stay in the crypt with Gilly and his son, Little Sam, like he's told. Although Sam's decision to face the Night King and the wights with the other men certainly seems noble at first, it becomes clear rather quickly that he...
As much as Samwell Tarly has been a fan favorite in past seasons of Game of Thrones - it's hard not to love Jon Snow's book-smart best friend who cures Jorah Mormont of Greyscale! - there's no doubt that his last-minute decision to join the fight against the Night King's army is questionable at best and lost him some major character points in my book.
The trouble starts after Sam decides to join his friends on the Winterfell battlegrounds rather than stay in the crypt with Gilly and his son, Little Sam, like he's told. Although Sam's decision to face the Night King and the wights with the other men certainly seems noble at first, it becomes clear rather quickly that he...
- 4/29/2019
- by Murphy Moroney
- Popsugar.com
Louisa Mellor Apr 23, 2019
Major spoilers as we dig into the background to the friendships and frostiness between characters in Game Of Thrones season 8 episode 2...
This Game of Thrones article contains spoilers. It comes from Den of Geek UK.
If your memory of previous seasons is at all foggy, we’ve assembled the below to help answer any questions you may have following Game of Thrones season eight episode two, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."
Remind me about Jaime Lannister “the Kingslayer.”
The Lannisters were originally allies of the Targaryens, Tywin serving as Hand of the Mad King Aerys and his son Jaime serving on Aerys’ Kingsguard. When Robert Baratheon’s rebellion against Aerys looked likely to succeed, Tywin swapped allegiances and, pretending to be riding to Aerys’ defense, sacked King’s Landing in Robert’s name. Because Jaime Lannister stabbed and killed King Aerys during the sacking, it was...
Major spoilers as we dig into the background to the friendships and frostiness between characters in Game Of Thrones season 8 episode 2...
This Game of Thrones article contains spoilers. It comes from Den of Geek UK.
If your memory of previous seasons is at all foggy, we’ve assembled the below to help answer any questions you may have following Game of Thrones season eight episode two, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."
Remind me about Jaime Lannister “the Kingslayer.”
The Lannisters were originally allies of the Targaryens, Tywin serving as Hand of the Mad King Aerys and his son Jaime serving on Aerys’ Kingsguard. When Robert Baratheon’s rebellion against Aerys looked likely to succeed, Tywin swapped allegiances and, pretending to be riding to Aerys’ defense, sacked King’s Landing in Robert’s name. Because Jaime Lannister stabbed and killed King Aerys during the sacking, it was...
- 4/23/2019
- Den of Geek
Warning: giant Game of Thrones spoilers ahead! Proceed with caution!
Sarcastic, foul-mouthed, and somewhat sleazy sellsword Bronn (Jerome Flynn) made his return to the series in the season eight premiere of Game of Thrones, and judging from his sole scene in the episode, his friendship with Jaime is likely going south . . . Ok actually it's going North, but anyway.
While spending some, um, quality time with a few women in a brothel in King's Landing, Bronn is interrupted by Cersei's shady Hand of the Queen, Qyburn. Apparently, Cersei has a very specific (and twisted) request for Bronn: she wants him to go to kill her brothers, Jaime and Tyrion. Oh, and to really make the betrayal sting, she wants him to kill them with the crossbow that Tyrion used to kill their father, Tywin.
As you might recall, way back in season four, Tyrion is put on trial for the murder of his nephew,...
Sarcastic, foul-mouthed, and somewhat sleazy sellsword Bronn (Jerome Flynn) made his return to the series in the season eight premiere of Game of Thrones, and judging from his sole scene in the episode, his friendship with Jaime is likely going south . . . Ok actually it's going North, but anyway.
While spending some, um, quality time with a few women in a brothel in King's Landing, Bronn is interrupted by Cersei's shady Hand of the Queen, Qyburn. Apparently, Cersei has a very specific (and twisted) request for Bronn: she wants him to go to kill her brothers, Jaime and Tyrion. Oh, and to really make the betrayal sting, she wants him to kill them with the crossbow that Tyrion used to kill their father, Tywin.
As you might recall, way back in season four, Tyrion is put on trial for the murder of his nephew,...
- 4/21/2019
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
If you hate missing out on the pop culture phenomenon that is “Game of Thrones” but can’t be bothered to watch the whole thing, or you just need a refresher on the past seven seasons of murder and intrigue, check our list of the big events in the series’ history you absolutely have to know. (Spoilers ahead for literally the entire series run of “Game of Thrones” through season 7)
Ned Stark’s execution
Ned had discovered that King Robert’s kids were actually fathered by Jaime, but the new king Joffrey wouldn’t have any of that talk and took Ned’s head. Robert’s brothers Renly and Stannis, as well as Ned’s son Robb, all went to war in a free for all that kicked off the larger arc of the show in Westeros. This was particularly shocking because Ned was positioned as the protagonist of the...
Ned Stark’s execution
Ned had discovered that King Robert’s kids were actually fathered by Jaime, but the new king Joffrey wouldn’t have any of that talk and took Ned’s head. Robert’s brothers Renly and Stannis, as well as Ned’s son Robb, all went to war in a free for all that kicked off the larger arc of the show in Westeros. This was particularly shocking because Ned was positioned as the protagonist of the...
- 4/14/2019
- by Phil Owen
- The Wrap
‘Game of Thrones’ Confusion: Lots of Google Users Have No Idea How Jon Snow and Daenerys Are Related
“Game of Thrones” is a confusing show, we’ll admit that. So confusing that even we sometimes have to use Google to fact-check the many, many plot points and character details from David Benioff and D.B. Weiss’ HBO fantasy series. But after looking at the search engine’s data regarding the show, well, we have some questions about your questions.
According to stats provided to TheWrap by Google, among the most-Googled questions related to “Game of Thrones” in the U.S. between March 28 and April 4 was, “How are Jon Snow and Daenerys related?”
Ok, so this proves that 592 days after the Season 7 finale, some viewers are still confused about what was revealed in the final moments of the episode: that Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen — Daenerys’ (Emilia Clarke) older brother — and Lyanna Stark.
Just to be clear, that means Jon is not Ned Stark’s bastard son,...
According to stats provided to TheWrap by Google, among the most-Googled questions related to “Game of Thrones” in the U.S. between March 28 and April 4 was, “How are Jon Snow and Daenerys related?”
Ok, so this proves that 592 days after the Season 7 finale, some viewers are still confused about what was revealed in the final moments of the episode: that Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) is the son of Rhaegar Targaryen — Daenerys’ (Emilia Clarke) older brother — and Lyanna Stark.
Just to be clear, that means Jon is not Ned Stark’s bastard son,...
- 4/11/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
You don't have to be an actual fighter to win a fight.
In fact, some of the most dangerous characters on television come after you with their intelligence and their ability to always stay one step ahead.
Related: 13 Similar TV Ships You Should Take for a Sail
It doesn't matter how physically fit you are if you can't out-strategize your opponent. It's the smart ones, not the strong ones that you really need to look out for.
If it came down to it, we'd take brains over brawn any day.
Check out our slideshow below of 23 characters who prove the mind is the best weapon!
1. Patrick Jane - The Mentalist Considering he's a consultant for the FBI, no one can argue that Patrick has got some tricks up his sleeve. But it's his ability to get to the bottom of any crime mixed with his talent for picking up on...
In fact, some of the most dangerous characters on television come after you with their intelligence and their ability to always stay one step ahead.
Related: 13 Similar TV Ships You Should Take for a Sail
It doesn't matter how physically fit you are if you can't out-strategize your opponent. It's the smart ones, not the strong ones that you really need to look out for.
If it came down to it, we'd take brains over brawn any day.
Check out our slideshow below of 23 characters who prove the mind is the best weapon!
1. Patrick Jane - The Mentalist Considering he's a consultant for the FBI, no one can argue that Patrick has got some tricks up his sleeve. But it's his ability to get to the bottom of any crime mixed with his talent for picking up on...
- 2/20/2019
- by Rachel Foertsch
- TVfanatic
Welcome to Final Path, a new regular feature leading up to the final season of HBO's Game of Thrones. In every Final Path, The Hollywood Reporter's resident Westeros expert Josh Wigler will offer a character-by-character deep dive of their journey through seven seasons, as well as what can be expected in the upcoming eighth and final season. Up next: Jaime Lannister.
Kingslayer. It's a scathing word, certainly when it comes to Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), the square-jawed son of the late Tywin (Charles Dance), older brother of Tyrion (Peter Dinklage), and younger twin of Cersei (Lena Headey) ...
Kingslayer. It's a scathing word, certainly when it comes to Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), the square-jawed son of the late Tywin (Charles Dance), older brother of Tyrion (Peter Dinklage), and younger twin of Cersei (Lena Headey) ...
- 2/10/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
David Crow Apr 11, 2019
Despite book purists' often sweeping generalizations, there have been some book changes in Game of Thrones that were for the better.
Game of Thrones season 8 is upon us, dear friends. And with its mostly triumphant arrival, the familiar anxieties return. What if it is not as good as what came before? How are they going to satisfyingly tell this part of the story--the final part, no less--in only a handful of episodes? Will Jon Snow ever learn the truth of his parentage?! And what exactly did showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss get wrong last season?
Aye, even as Game of Thrones becomes a bigger cultural juggernaut with each passing season, literary fans of George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” source material also become more vocal in their condemnation of HBO’s adaptation. And they’re of course not often wrong. As a...
Despite book purists' often sweeping generalizations, there have been some book changes in Game of Thrones that were for the better.
Game of Thrones season 8 is upon us, dear friends. And with its mostly triumphant arrival, the familiar anxieties return. What if it is not as good as what came before? How are they going to satisfyingly tell this part of the story--the final part, no less--in only a handful of episodes? Will Jon Snow ever learn the truth of his parentage?! And what exactly did showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss get wrong last season?
Aye, even as Game of Thrones becomes a bigger cultural juggernaut with each passing season, literary fans of George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” source material also become more vocal in their condemnation of HBO’s adaptation. And they’re of course not often wrong. As a...
- 8/25/2017
- Den of Geek
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