This season’s arc echoes a storyline that everything from “The Lord of the Rings” to “Harry Potter” has done—and may even be doing it better.
Jack Francis is a UK-based culture writer. He has written for Rolling Stone, Radio Times, and Paste Magazine among others, with a focus on all things Star Wars, science-fiction, and fantasy.
WE NEED A HERO
DANCE OF DRAGONS
The game-changing “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode of “HOTD” showcased why Tom Glynn-Carney’s Aegon Targaryen is the show’s secret weapon. What happened to him? Let’s dive in…
FIRE-BREATHING EXPLAINER
Can’t tell your Seasmoke from your Moondancer, or your Vhagar from your Syrax? We break down all the show’s dragons, who rides them, and where in Westeros they reside.
THE FORCE IS STRONG
From the original trilogy to the new TV series and everything in between, here’s the definitive ranking of the most iconic scenes in the canon. May the force be with your debating.