Matt Smith Says He Felt More Pressure on 'Doctor Who' Than on ‘House of the Dragon’

InMatt Smith, viewers have been privileged to see one such capable actor in full flow. However, before we met Daemon, we had The Doctor. Taking over fromDavid Tennant, Smith portrayed the Eleventh Doctor on the iconic seriesDoctor Whofrom 2010 to 2013. Image via HBO The actor recently spoke about the pressures of stepping into both roles, and which weighed on him more. On this, youre sharing it with like 10 other actors....

October 24, 2022 · 1 min · 164 words · Mrs. Janice White

What Happened to Rhaenyra's Baby in the 'House of the Dragon' Finale?

The women ofHouse of the Dragonhave not had an easy time giving birththroughout the show’s debut season. Queen Aemma (Sian Brooke) was cut open against her will and subsequently bled to death. Though Rhaenyra has had five successful labors, she now suffers greatly and does so alone throughout her sixth. How Did This Scene Play Out in ‘Fire & Blood’? For three days, Rhaenyra shrieked and cursed Prince Aegon, Queen Alicent, and the child inside her....

October 24, 2022 · 1 min · 111 words · Donald Salinas

Who Is Lord Cregan Stark in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2?

It has been years sinceGame of Thrones' conclusion and the end of the Starks' primary story arc. Otherwise, the Starks and most ofthe Great Houses of the realmhave remained out of sight. But who is Lord Cregan? Image via HBO And will he lend the strength of the North to Rhaenyra’s cause? What Is Cregan Stark’s Story According to the Book, ‘Fire & Blood’? Due to his age, Cregan’s uncle Bennard Stark became the Lord Regent until Cregan was old enough....

October 24, 2022 · 2 min · 270 words · Fred Wilson

Who Is the Dragon That Daemon Sings to in the 'House of the Dragon' Finale?

But what is this creature’s history? What has he been through in his near-century of life? Suffice it to say, quite a bit. Image via HBO The History of Vermithor Under King Jaehaerys Much of what we know of Vermithor comes fromGeorge R.R. King Aenys presented Maegor with a choice: break off his marriage to Alys or be banished. Maegor’s rule was one of tyranny, earning him the nickname “Maegor the Cruel....

October 24, 2022 · 2 min · 240 words · Connor Fuller

Why Did Daemon Do That to Rhaenyra in 'House of the Dragon'?

We then see him during the tourney violently beating up competitors. He steals a dragon egg and claims Dragonstone despite Rhaenyra being named heir to the Iron Throne. He slices off Vaemond’s head in the middle of the throne room for insulting Rhaenyra and her sons. Image via HBO When Rhaenyra tells Daemon and her men to stand down, this is just another added frustration for Daemon. Why Did Daemon Choke Rhaenyra?...

October 24, 2022 · 1 min · 139 words · Pamela Gray

‘House of the Dragon’s Ryan Condal Reveals Multiple Recastings Initially Scared HBO

In the aftermath of the finale, more information has begun to come outregarding whats next for Season 2. House of the Dragonis based onGeorge R.R. “It did scare the hell outta me. Image via HBO It [scared] the hell out of HBO, too, he said. But to their credit, I mean it’s really the best web connection in the world. I’m incredibly grateful to them for it. Image via HBO...

October 24, 2022 · 1 min · 121 words · Robert Manning

There Are Too Many Damn Time Jumps on 'House of the Dragon'

It’s, of course, a huge success. There’s no way it could go wrong, right? Still,House of the Dragononly fits the 10-episode season mold by sacrificing a good chunk of chronological time. Its first season spans a whopping 16 years and makes wide use oftime jumpsto cover all that. It’s a rather excessive use of time jumps, to be honest. Why Are There So Many Time Jumps? Image via HBO Recently,George R....

October 23, 2022 · 1 min · 205 words · Stacey Gutierrez

Why Are You Still Rooting For the Greens in 'House of the Dragon'?

But with “The Green Council” now behind us, it’s time to ask the awkward question. If there are any people genuinely rooting for the Greens in this war… why? How Can the Greens Be Redeemed? Alicent is still a puppet to her father’s schemes and the plans of the men around her. Aemond is violent, petty, and ambitiously eyeing the throne, ready to take his brother’s place. Otto is manipulative as always and ready to send soldiers to Dragonstone to slaughter Rhaenyra and her family....

October 23, 2022 · 2 min · 275 words · Jimmy Woods

‘The Rise of the Dragon’ Artwork Shows a Breathtaking Look at the Targaryen Dynasty

House of the Dragonis bringing the fans a look into the Targaryen like we’ve never seen before. Mainly because we didn’t really have many Targaryens to learn about inGame of Thrones. Copyright 2022 by George R. R. Martin. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. Image via Random House Image via Nutchapol Thitinunthakorn Image via Hristo Chukov Image via Marc Simmonetti...

October 23, 2022 · 1 min · 79 words · Michelle Pratt

From 'Andor' to 'The Rings of Power,' Why Prequels Are Perfect for TV

Remember when “prequel” was a bad word? Something that would make you groan over how obvious it is that the concept is a cash grab. Especially in the world of films, prequels were almost always looked down upon. For years prequels were left for straight-to-video bargain bins, likeThe Scorpion Kingsequels or any number of Disney prequels. Sometimes a good one would sneak in, but the glut of them gave them a pretty bad reputation....

October 22, 2022 · 3 min · 468 words · Christopher Norton

Understanding the Changing 'House of the Dragon' Opening Sequences

The image is engraved in a cog that sets into motion the entire model structure. Whenever a sigil is covered in blood, it means that the person it represents has died. If the sigil remains visible above the blood, it means that character is still alive. King Aenys bloodline splits in two. One of them continues ahead, while the other flows behind a wall. Aenys half-brother claimed the throne after his death but was eventually brought down due to his tyranny....

October 22, 2022 · 2 min · 317 words · Stacy Ward

What Is the Unseen World Mentioned in 'The Rings of Power'?

However, according to Adar,Sauron exploited the Unseen World in his experiments for his selfish reasons. Thus far, we don’t knowexactlywhat those experiments entailed. If that sounds ominous to you, too, then you’d be right. After all, there’s a lot of untapped (and perhaps unseen) potential. “It was tall, and its skin was made of flames… reeking of death. And I saw its eyes, pitiless and eternal,” she notes. Image via Prime Video...

October 22, 2022 · 2 min · 232 words · Brian Guerra

Bruce Willis’ ‘Detective Knight’ Trilogy: Release Dates, Trailers, Cast & Everything We Know So Far

Quick Links Who would have thought we’d see the day whenBruce Williswouldpermanently retire? This writer definitely didnt. His new action thriller trilogy,Detective Knight, is the proof. Image via Lionsgate For now, you could watch the latest trailer above. The clip also introduces Willis as the badass L.A. detective along with other main characters. Now thats a John McLane goodbye we all want to see! Image via Lionsgate Some of his disciples also cause a raid in the same prison where Knight is being held....

October 21, 2022 · 2 min · 294 words · Michael Yates