Fire & Blood Files: Is ‘House Of The Dragon’ Trolling George R. R. Martin?

One of the subplots surrounding the release of House of the Dragon‘s third season is the ongoing semi-feud between showrunner

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 Austin Gorton 219 Views A Song of Ice and Fire, Emma D'Arcy, Fire & Blood Files, George R.R. Martin, HBO, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Phia Saban, Tom Glynn-Carney, tv

Fire & Blood Files: The Significance Of The Dragonseeds’ Campsite

The third season of House of the Dragon bowed Sunday night with the long-promised Battle of the Gullet. A key

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Austin Gorton 322 Views A Song of Ice and Fire, Emma D'Arcy, Fire & Blood Files, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, House of the Dragon, House of the Dragon S3, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Tom Glynn-Carney

Fire & Blood Files: Can ‘House Of The Dragon’ Do It All In Just 16 Episodes?

HBO’s House of the Dragon returns this Sunday, promising another season of political machinations, Grand Guignol-ian violence and dragon-on-dragon action

June 19, 2026August 20, 2026 Austin Gorton 563 Views A Song of Ice and Fire, Emma D'Arcy, Fabien Frankel, Fire & Blood Files, George RR Martin, HBO, House of the Dragon, House of the Dragon S3, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Tom Glynn-Carney

New Series Era ‘Doctor Who’ Returns To AMC+ This June

AMC+ is back in the Doctor Who business! The AMC Networks streaming series announced Thursday that it has acquired the US streaming

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Erik Amaya 464 Views AMC, AMC Networks, Christopher Eccelston, David Tennant, Doctor Who, Jo Martin, Jodie Whittaker, John Hurt, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi

Fire & Blood Files: What’s Going On In Daemon’s Trippy Vision?

Spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 2 follow One of the standout moments in House of the Dragon‘s second

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 Austin Gorton 467 Views Emma D'Arcy, Fire & Blood Files, Fire and Blood, Games of Thrones, George RR Martin, HBO, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Phia Saban, tv

TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Finally Lives Up To Its Name In Season 2, Episode 7

It seems as if after multiple episodes of dealing strictly with politics, House Of The Dragon has finally realized what

July 31, 2024July 30, 2024 Frank Martin 279 Views Clinton Liberty, Emma D'Arcy, Games of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Kieran Bew, Matt Smith, Max, Olivia Cooke, Sonoya Mizuno

Fire & Blood Files: Who Are The Free Agent Dragons?

Warning: Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 follow. As of the sixth episode of House of the Dragon‘s

July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 Austin Gorton 946 Views A Song of Ice and Fire, Emma D'Arcy, Fire & Blood Files, Fire and Blood, Games of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, Harry Collett, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Tom Glynn-Carney

Fire & Blood Files: Why Does Anyone Want Harrenhal Anyway?

Warning: Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 5 follow. In “Regent”, the fifth episode of House of

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Austin Gorton 1462 Views A Song of Ice and Fire, Fire & Blood Files, Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Tom Glynn-Carney

TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 5 Is Fun But Filled With Unlikable Characters

After a shocking episode with a lot of effects, action, and warfare, it made sense that House Of The Dragon

July 17, 2024July 16, 2024 Frank Martin 445 Views Emma D'Arcy, Ewan Mitchel, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Max, Sonoya Mizuno, Tom Glynn-Carney

TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 4 — Action Arrives With A Price

House of the Dragon has been relatively tame in terms of its action production this season. The latest episode demonstrates

July 10, 2024July 9, 2024 Frank Martin 429 Views Emma D'Arcy, Eve Best, Ewan Mitchell, Fabien Frankel, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Max, Tom Glynn-Carney

TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 3 Exposes The Biggest Weakness In ‘Game Of Thrones’

It’s amazing how much politics plays a strong part in the Game Of Thrones universe. After all, the title pretty

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 Frank Martin 289 Views Emma D'Arcy, Fabien Frankel, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Max, Olivia Cooke

TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 2 Retreads Old Territory Without Much Action

Because of the nature of both the show’s production and its length of season, it helps to view House Of The

June 25, 2024June 24, 2024 Frank Martin 221 Views Emma D'Arcy, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Max, Rhys Ifans, Tom Glynn-Carney

TV Review: ‘House Of The Dragon’ Is Off To A Slow But Brutal Start In Season 2

Given the way the previous season ended, season two of House of the Dragon was always going to start in

June 18, 2024June 18, 2024 Frank Martin 707 Views Emma D'Arcy, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Max, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Tom Glynn-Carney

‘House Of The Dragon’ Executive Producer Ryan Condal Says George RR Martin Is “Always With Us”

Going into its second season, HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, turns the heat up as the

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 Erik Amaya 598 Views Emma D'Arcy, George RR Martin, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Ryan Condal, Tom Glynn-Carney

Comics Previews

Matt Smith Tells A Terrifying Tale In This Year’s Annual ‘Hellboy Winter Special’ — ‘The Yule Cat’

Welcome to the table, When the wind blows cold and the world goes still during the long nights of

September 12, 2023September 11, 2023 Anton Kromoff 907 Views Barbarian Lord, Chris O’Halloran, Clem Robins, Dark Horse Comics, Hellboy, Hellboy Winter Special, Hellboy Winter Special: The Yule Cat, holiday, Matt Smith, Mike Mignola, Winter, Yule

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The Monthly Megazine Issue #458: The Dark Judges Saga Comes To A Deadly Conclusion

Welcome once more to The Monthly Megazine – doing just what it says, taking you through the latest goings-on in

July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 Richard Bruton 1268 Views 2000 AD, Alan Hebden, Anne Parkhouse, Cam Kennedy, Carl Critchlow, Carlos Ezquerra, Clive McGee, Dan Abnett, Dan Cornwell, David Hine, Dylan Teague, Garth Ennis, Ian Edginton, Jason Wordie, Jim Campbell, John Wagner, Judge Dredd Megazine, Keith Burns, Matt Smith, Nick Percival, Phil Winslade, rob steen, Shawn Lee, Simon Bowland, Stewart K Moore, The Monthly Megazine

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The Monthly Megazine Issue 457: Cross Time Capers Conclude In One-Eyed Jacks

Welcome once more to The Monthly Megazine – doing just what it says, taking you through the latest goings-on in

June 20, 2023June 11, 2023 Richard Bruton 1025 Views 2000 AD, Anne Parkhouse, Carl Critchlow, Carlos Ezquerra, Dan Abnett, Dan Cornwell, David Hine, Dylan Teague, Garth Ennis, Jerry Siegel, Jim Campbell, John Wagner, Judge Dredd Megazine, Keith Burns, Ken Niemand, Kieron McKeown, Matt Smith, Nick Percival, Phil Winslade, Quinton Winter, Reg Bunn, rob steen, Shawn Lee, Simon Bowland, The Monthly Megazine

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The Monthly Megazine #456: There’s A New Judge In Town – A White Judge

Welcome once more to The Monthly Megazine – doing just what it says, taking you through the latest goings-on in

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Richard Bruton 1052 Views 2000 AD, Anne Parkhouse, Carl Critchlow, Carlos Ezquerra, Dan Abnett, David Hine, Garth Ennis, Jim Campbell, John Wagner, Judge Dredd Megazine, Keith Burns, Ken Niemand, Kieron McKeown, Matt Smith, Nick Percival, Phil Winslade, Quinton Winter, rob steen, Shawn Lee, Simon Bowland, The Monthly Megazine

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The Monthly Megazine #455: Back To The Future With The Second Series Of ‘The Incredible Dreadnoughts’

Welcome once more to the Monthly Megazine – doing just what it says, taking you through the latest goings-on in

April 18, 2023April 16, 2023 Richard Bruton 1437 Views 2000 AD, Ales Kot, Anne Parkhouse, Carl Critchlow, Carlos Ezquerra, David Hine, Douglas Wolk, Jim Campbell, John Higgins, John Wagner, Judge Dredd Megazine, Ken Niemand, Kieron McKeown, Matt Smith, Mike Carroll, Mike Hubbard, Nick Percival, Quinton Winter, Rob Richardson, Ryan Hill, Sally Hurst, Shawn Lee, Simon Bowland, The Monthly Megazine, Tom B Long, Ulises Farinas

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The Monthly Megazine #454: Everybody’s Going Surfin’, Surfin’ MC-1

Welcome once more to The Monthly Megazine – doing just what it says, taking you through the latest goings-on in

March 14, 2023March 13, 2023 Richard Bruton 942 Views 2000 AD, Ales Kot, Andy Clarke, Anne Parkhouse, chris blythe, Chris Mowry, Clint Langley, Colin MacNeil, David Hine, Douglas Wolk, Jim Campbell, John Reppion, John Wagner, Judge Dredd Megazine, Ken Niemand, Kieron McKeown, Leonard O'Grady, Matt Smith, Nick Percival, Quinton Winter, Rob Richardson, Ryan Hill, Simon Bowland, Simon Coleby, The Monthly Megazine, Tom B Long, tom foster, Ulises Farinas

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The Monthly Megazine #453: Watch Him Wreck The Mic, Watch Him Wreck The Mic… Psyche

Welcome once more to The Monthly Megazine – doing just what it says, taking you through the latest goings-on in

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 Richard Bruton 1032 Views 2000 AD, Ales Kot, Andy Clarke, Anne Parkhouse, Carlos Ezquerra, chris blythe, Chris Mowry, Clint Langley, Colin MacNeil, David Hine, David Roach, Douglas Wolk, Enrique Romero, Jim Campbell, John M Burns, John Reppion, John Wagner, Judge Dredd Megazine, Ken Niemand, Kieron McKeown, Leonard O'Grady, Matt Smith, Nick Percival, Pat Tourett, Quinton Winter, Rob Richardson, Ryan Hill, Simon Bowland, Simon Coleby, The Monthly Megazine, Tom B Long, Ulises Farinas

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The Monthly Megazine #452: Twice The Firepower, Twice The Thrills, Plus The Return Of One-Eyed Jack?

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January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Richard Bruton 1421 Views 2000 AD, Ales Kot, Andy Clarke, Anne Parkhouse, chris blythe, Chris Mowry, Clint Langley, Colin MacNeil, David Hine, Douglas Wolk, Ian Richardson, Jim Campbell, John Cooper, John Reppion, John Wagner, Judge Dredd Megazine, Ken Niemand, Leonard O'Grady, Matt Smith, Nick Percival, Quinton Winter, Rob Richardson, Ryan Hill, Simon Bowland, Simon Coleby, The Monthly Megazine, Tom B Long, Ulises Farinas

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Commentary: How History With Actors Can Affect A Story

One of the weird anomalies of storytelling is that a writer can’t control the experiences and opinions the audience brings

December 25, 2022December 23, 2022 Frank Martin 1205 Views Doctor Who, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Morbius

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The Monthly Megazine Issue #451: New Format, New Stories, Same Christmas Thrill Power

Welcome once more to The Monthly Megazine – doing just what it says, taking you through the latest goings-on in

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 Richard Bruton 1354 Views 2000 AD, Ales Kot, Andy Clarke, Anne Parkhouse, chris blythe, Chris Mowry, Clint Langley, Colin MacNeil, Conor Boyle, David Hine, Douglas Wolk, Dylan Teague, Jesus Blasco, Jim Campbell, John Reppion, John Wagner, Judge Dredd Megazine, Ken Niemand, Leonard O'Grady, Matt Smith, Nick Percival, Rob Richardson, Rob Williams, Ryan Hill, Simon Bowland, Simon Coleby, Stewart K Moore, The Monthly Megazine, Tom B Long, Tom Tully, Ulises Farinas, Will Conrad

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Previewing ‘Strontium Dog The Son’: Featuring The Final Wagner And Ezquerra Johnny Alpha Story

Released in time for a late Christmas pressie, Strontium Dog: The Son is the final John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra

November 22, 2022November 21, 2022 Richard Bruton 1366 Views Alan Grant, Carlos Ezquerra, Chris Weston, comics, John Wagner, Laurence Campbell, Matt Smith, Mike Carroll, Patrick Goddard, Rob Williams, Strontium Dog, Strontium Dog The Son

‘House Of The Dragon’ Finale Review

It seems as if everything that the entire first season of House of the Dragon has been building to culminated

October 29, 2022October 28, 2022 Frank Martin 1098 Views Emma D'Arcy, Eve Best, Game of Thrones, HBO, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith

TV Review: ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1, Episode 9

It was bound to happen eventually. King Viserys (Paddy Considine) is dead. The show had been building to this moment

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 Frank Martin 1398 Views Emma D'Arcy, Eve Best, Game of Thrones, HBO, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Paddy Considine, Rhys Ifans

‘House Of The Dragon’ Timeline Jumps Unavoidably Affects Characterization

It’s pretty clear that everyone watching House of the Dragon will have a different experience and opinion on the show’s

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 Frank Martin 1246 Views Emma D'Arcy, Game of Thrones, HBO, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Paddy Considine

‘House Of The Dragon’ Has A ‘Why’ Problem

House of the Dragon has a “why” problem — it is hard to fathom a “why” behind the many plot

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Frank Martin 1129 Views Emma D'Arcy, Game of Thrones, HBO, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Nanna Blondell, Olivia Cooke

‘House Of The Dragon’ Repeats Past ‘Games Of Thrones’ Mistakes

It was only a matter of time before a Game of Thrones spin-off fell into the same old Westerosi tricks.

September 14, 2022September 12, 2022 Frank Martin 1254 Views Emily Carey, Fabien Frankel, Game of Thrones, HBO, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Milly Alcock, Paddy Considine

‘House Of The Dragon’ Takes A Jarring Jump In Third Episode

It’s strange sometimes how stories take on a life of their own beyond what the writers tell them to do.

September 8, 2022September 7, 2022 Frank Martin 1267 Views Game of Thrones, HBO, HBO Max, House of the Dragon, Matt Smith, Milly Alcock, Paddy Considine

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