Tag: Game of Thrones
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Pedro Pascal’s Early TV Roles Before He Became a Household Name
Pedro Pascal has become one of the world’s most prolific actors. He’s currently enjoying unprecedented success, starring in two smash-hit television shows: The Last of Us on HBO and The Mandalorian on Disney+. He’s also starring in the anticipated Strange Way of Life with Ethan Hawke in October. That’s on top of his roles in…
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From ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘House of the Dragon,’ the Lannister Family Tree
There are a few houses in the Game of Thrones universe that have stirred as much chaos and political conflicts as the Lannisters. From the Age of Heroes, through the Dance of the Dragons, and up until the end of Game of Thrones, the Lannisters always seem to be around whenever conflict is brewing. Apart…
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There’s a Reason Why ‘Game of Thrones’ Best Character Was Oberyn Martell
Pedro Pascal has become nothing short of an icon in the past few years. Between his leading role The Mandalorian and The Last Of Us, he’s become an absolute darling to nerds everywhere. His surge in popularity has nothing to do with any shift in his talent, Pascal has been a delight onscreen for years,…
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Game Of Thrones’ Red Wedding ‘Shattered’ Michelle Fairley In More Ways Than One
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…
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Emilia Clarke Wasn’t the First Choice for Daenerys in ‘Game of Thrones’
Played by Emilia Clarke, Daenerys Targaryen is by far the most iconic character in the entirety of Game of Thrones. The girl-who-would-be-queen whose eventual descent into madness is deemed by many to be the downfall of the whole series can, in fact, be considered one of the most beloved and recognizable characters in pop culture’s…
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‘Suits’ Once Had Two ‘Game of Thrones’ Actors as Recurring Stars
It’s not often that two successful TV series from different genres running concurrently share main character cast members. But that’s what happened when Game of Thrones stars Michelle Fairley, who played Catelyn Stark, and Conleth Hill, who portrayed Lord Varys, appeared in major recurring roles on Suits. In Suits, Fairley played Ava Hessington, the CEO…
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From Game of Thrones to House of the Dragon, the Targaryen Family Tree
Ah, the Targaryens… They sure love their family. Almost as much as they love white wigs. This familial love, however, comes with a very serious problem: between all the incest, the backstabbing, and the multiple Aegons, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon fans can sometimes get lost in the specifics of the most…
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Game Of Thrones’ Jaime And Ned Showdown Nearly Killed Several Stuntmen
Across the eight seasons of “Game of Thrones,” there are many moments that are infuriating, most of them intentional. These are the acts of violence and injustice done to characters we love that make us connect even more to those particular characters. In season 1, the major instance of this is when the newly minted…
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‘How I Met Your Mother’ Has a Happier Alternate Ending That You Can Watch
There is a curious undercurrent in TV history that is so prevalent that it almost seems like a curse: that is the popular TV series that absolutely crashes and burns on the landing, offering a terrible ending that leaves a sour note in the memory of the devoted fans who have been following the show…
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‘My Sailor My Love’ Trailer: James Cosmo & Bríd Brennan Fall for Each Other
A chance at love is blowing in with the sea breeze in the trailer for My Sailor, My Love. Starring James Cosmo (Game of Thrones) and Bríd Brennan (The Escape Artist) as two late-in-life lovers hoping to spend the rest of their days with one another, the Klaus Härö (Elina: As If I Wasn’t There)…