King Aegon Wants Vengeance in 'House of the Dragon' Episode 2 Trailer

It was clear that the Blacks would retaliate with a vengeance, and retaliate they did. The trailer also captures Rhaenyra’s reaction to the assassination attempt, one which is clear she disapproves of. While Aemond comes to the understanding that armies are equally valuable as dragons. Image via HBO They havent been together long enough to have two generations of kids. So Maelor does not yet exist, and we only have the twins....

June 17, 2024 · 1 min · 203 words · Thomas Escobar

The 10 Most Dysfunctional Fictional Royal Families, Ranked

Take away the crown, the throne, the jewels and the lavish palace - what do you get? At least, that’s what film and television usually say, as theyoften stray from the classic fairytales. From controlling parents to bickering siblings, their drama produces highly compelling narratives that are both dynamic and relatable. Image by Jefferson Chacon But where Queen Lillian quickly overcame her initial reservations, King Harold did not waver in his disapproval....

June 17, 2024 · 2 min · 366 words · Billy Martinez

The 24 Best A24 Movies of All Time, Ranked

Its unsettling, haunting, and undoubtedly unique among other films in the fantasy genre. Of the two 2022 releases,Pearlis perhaps the stronger film overall, thoughXshould also get an honorable mention. Its not an easy watch, but it is thoroughly absorbing and perhaps even soul-shattering. Image via A24 Image via A24 Image via A24 Image via A24. Image Via A24 Image via A24 Image via A24 Image via A24 Image via A24

June 17, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Jennifer Bradley

We Should Have Seen This ‘House of the Dragon’ Ship Coming

Summary House of the Dragonis full of relationships, both romantic and otherwise. Additionally, as the show continues, Alicent and Cole’s relationship can give Alicent more power. But that is for the best. Image by Jefferson Chacon Neither can publicly be in a relationship at the moment. A more obvious issue is Cole’s Kingsguard oath, in which he swore to celibacy. As a young woman, Alicent was married to Viserys, a man old enough to be her father....

June 17, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Jennifer Tran

Westeros War Report: The Greens Face Blockades! The Blacks Get Their Revenge!

Who Is on the Green Council? Who Is on the Black Council? Daemon’s daughters, Rhaena (Phoebe Campbell) and Baela (Bethany Antonia), attend as well. Image by Zanda Rice Rhaenyra is primarily preoccupied with finding proof of her son’s death on her dragon, Syrax. Though Aegon wants to use Sunfyre, Cole warns him against risking his own life. However,these weapons could turn the tide of the war. The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones....

June 17, 2024 · 2 min · 302 words · Sarah Kelly

'Hit Man' Leaves Out the Darkest Parts of the Real-Life Story That Inspired It

In a separate incident approximately a decade later, Johnsons undercover persona worked a littletoowell. Instead, Johnson managed to maintain his anonymity andcontinue braving encounters as dangerous as these for decades to come. double-check your phone is charged. Image via Netflix Madison initially contacts Gary to killher husband Ray (Evan Holtzman). Gary refuses, but then when Ray is shot he pieces together that Madison did it. This never happened in real life....

June 16, 2024 · 1 min · 165 words · Deborah Gonzalez

'House of the Dragon's Daemon and Aemond Are Perfect Parallels of Each Other

The author of the original A Song Of Ice And Fire series,George R.R. Martin, has always integratedsimilar traits into his characters to encourage readers to compare them. Martin wanted to draw a parallel between Jaehaerys and Viserys I (Paddy Considine). Image by Jefferson Chacon Daemon and Aemond Are Almost Identical Daemon quickly became a fan-favoriteduringHouse of the DragonSeason 1. The two characters share striking similarities. Both Daemon and Aemond aresecond-born sons and younger brothers to the king....

June 16, 2024 · 2 min · 309 words · Garrett Harris

'The Boys' Has Officially Become the Thing It's Been Parodying

However, asThe Boysbecame more popular,it adopted the same tropes of generic superhero franchises. In the years since Season 2,Amazon Prime has greenlit several spin-offs forThe Boys. Amazon has also moved forward withGen VandThe Boys: Mexico.Gen Vinitially sold itself as the in-universe equivalent of theX-Men. The Boys is a drama series that explores the darker aspects of superhero culture, portraying a world where superheroes abuse their powers rather than use them for good....

June 16, 2024 · 2 min · 317 words · Kathleen Garcia

Eve Best Teases the Last Scene She Filmed for 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 [Exclusive]

Best’s reflections offered a fascinating glimpse into the behind-the-scenes magic that brings this epic series to life. I got through it, and I didn’t indulge myself. She just gets on with it." The simplicity of that first hug set the tone for their on-screen relationship. Best believes that this spontaneous gesture was a sign of the chemistry they would share. It’s very, very complicated for her. Image via HBO That knowledge is, of course, weighty....

June 16, 2024 · 1 min · 159 words · Matthew Freeman

How Eric Kripke Got This 'SNL' Star on ‘The Boys’ Season 4

And Im thrilled that he said, Yes.It was a horrible, punishing shoot. But he could not have been kinder and more lovely throughout it all. It was a terrible, horrible day, andhe had just such a great attitudethrough the whole thing. Image via Prime Video you’ve got the option to streamThe Boysnow on Prime Video. Stream Now On Prime Video The Boys is a drama series that explores the darker aspects of superhero culture, portraying a world where superheroes abuse their powers rather than use them for good....

June 16, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Anthony Williams

Matt Smith Hints at a Daemon and Rhaenyra Fracture in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2

Family members who grew up side-by-side arenow facing off on the battlefield. On the other side, at Rhaenyra’s side is her uncle/husband Daemon (Matt Smith). The trio joked about the new season and the time jumps from the first season. The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys....

June 16, 2024 · 3 min · 626 words · Matthew Campbell

Netflix’s Most Groundbreaking Reality Series Is Also Its Messiest

These are all great, but few have a premise as intriguing asThe Ultimatum. The South African spin-off of the reality franchise has viewers on the edge of their seats. The Ultimatum: Queer Loveis Available to Stream on Netflix in the U.S. WATCH ON NETFLIX Image by Annamaria Ward, Netflix Image via Netflix

June 16, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Jessica Barajas

Out of All of James Bond's Wild Stunts, This Is the Most Ridiculous

The laser chases Bond over the cliff of a glacier in a high-tech snowmobile. From there, things only get progressively worse. Of course, Bond survives the madness. Custom Image by Zanda Rice However, the surfing sequence symbolizes everything wrong that the franchise had become up to that point. Brosnan portrayed a decent James Bond. His debut entry as the character,GoldenEye, remains one ofthe stronger franchise efforts and debuts. But this particular stunt was downright obnoxious....

June 16, 2024 · 2 min · 220 words · Maria Combs