Hello and welcome to all new Watchers on the Wall, and, hey, what’s happening, it’s been a while, to all old Watchers on the Wall (The Night’s Watch takes anyone of any age). “What kind of title is this?,” you ask, “Why isn’t there a review in here?” Well, as you might have realized by […]
Continue reading →If you’re scrambling for last-minute gift ideas for your fellow Game of Thrones obsessives — or for yourself, we won’t judge — then The Night’s Cast, the official podcast of Watchers on the Wall, is here with some suggestions! Four of them, in fact, as long as you’re of legal drinking age.
Continue reading →Welcome, friends, to the arrival of another beer from Brewery Ommegang and HBO, with your trusty Watchers on the Wall beer reviewer to give you a first taste. Mother of Dragons, the third beer in the limited release Royal Reserve Collection, is a blend of smoked porter and cherry kriek brewed in honor of Daenerys Targaryen, or to use […]
Continue reading →A few weeks ago, I previewed the upcoming Game of Thrones musical parody, exclusively interviewing Allison Lobel, the production’s Sansa and a friend of mine from college. Having been lucky enough to see it live, I can say handily that it was worth the wait. Cast all your notions of “THIS IS A SERIOUS DRAMA” to the side, […]
Continue reading →This has been a banner year for beautiful merchandise for Thrones fans, and the merch doesn’t get any finer than Montegrappa‘s new line of Game of Thrones pens, unveiled earlier this year. In February, the Italian company announced the debut of luxurious pens celebrating the four greatest families of Westeros – Stark, Targaryen, Lannister and Baratheon- with each […]
Continue reading →Arriving in stores, your front porch, or your very best dreams is the newest beer in the Game of Thrones series from Brewery Ommegang and HBO Global Licensing: Bend the Knee Golden Ale. “Pils malt, flaked oats, Saaz, Bravo, and Styrian Golding hops all work together to create a beer that’s equally as complex and […]
Continue reading →It’s that time of winter again, when television critics start charging toward the end of the year with their “Best of 2016” lists in hand. And as usual, Game of Thrones has made the cut on quite a few. So let’s have a look, shall we? Leading the celebratory love for Game of Thrones this year […]
Continue reading →Welcome back to the written recap round-up! Last night’s exciting episode was a solid installment to prepare us for these last few episodes of season 5. Sansa sought help, Stannis marched forward, and Sam the Slayer upheld his vows (technically) in the seventh episode: “The Gift.” And don’t forget WotW’s own Sullied and Unsullied reviews!
Continue reading →Welcome back to the written recap round-up! This week Arya continued her training, the Sand Snakes attacked, and we had yet another happy wedding in this week’s episode “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken”. And don’t forget WotW’s own Sullied and Unsullied reviews! Reviews for Book Readers:
Continue reading →With screeners watched and the premiere just three days away, the reviews are pouring in now. Though a few journalists have their criticisms of season 5, in general the reviews of Game of Thrones so far are very encouraging and exciting. Time‘s James Poniewozik says the show is still “a magnificent beast: bold, confident and venturing off […]
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