In Defense of Aegon Targaryen, Second of his Name
In the eighth episode of House of the Dragon – “Lord of the Tides” – King Viserys Targaryen died of his long-standing illnesses (or what...
Author: Patrick Sponaugle
Winners, Losers, and Otto, Oh My
Cersei Lannister: When you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die, there is no middle ground. Otto Hightower: We play an ugly game. And now for the first ...
Princes, Proposals, and Pastries
Rhaenyra Targaryen: I hope for my father that he gets a son. As long as I can recall, it’s all he’s wanted. Alicent Hightower: You want him to have ...
In Defense of Otto Hightower
Daemon Targaryen: I’ve only ever spoken the truth. I see Otto Hightower for what he is. Viserys Targaryen: An honest and unwavering Hand? Daemon: A [exple...
White Cloaks, Black Cloaks, and Politics
Viserys: Ser Ryam was a strong Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. But he was ill for some time. He passed in peace, I hope. With the peaceful death of Ser Ryam R...
You Are All Cursed With Me
Daemon Targaryen: I heard your father was hosting a tournament in my honor.Rhaenyra Targaryen: The tournament is for his heir.Daemon: Just as I said.Rhaenyra: H...
Stannis Baratheon: the Prototype for King Bran Stark
Game of Thrones the TV show is over, but the book series A Song of Ice and Fire remains unfinished, and there’s no reason not to speculate on what might h...
Daenerys Targaryen: For the Throne
In the fictional history of Game of Thrones, King’s Landing has seen some rough times. During Robert’s Rebellion, the dynasty-breaking conflict that...
Curtain Call: Pilou Asbæk
The King of the Iron Islands is no more, succumbing to injuries after a brutal knock-down fight with Ser Jaime Lannister. Danish actor Pilou Asbæk brought a cer...
Judging Jaime: Reconsidering the Kingslayer
In Game of Thrones season eight’s fourth episode, “The Last of the Starks,” rakish cad Jaime Lannister broke more hearts than just Brienne of ...