Game of Thrones

In the days since the Season 2 finale of “HOTD” aired, fans have been roasting the once fearsome beast, calling her “Walmart-brand Godzilla,” “a hag,” and “grandma.” What gives?

Director Geeta Vasant Patel talks Alicent and Rhaenyra’s fated reunion, the burden of war, Rhaenyra and Daemon’s relationship, and much more.

Now that the finale of Season 2 has aired, here’s our biggest questions.

*Regina George’s voice* “Stop trying to make ‘Game of Thrones’ happen!”

The season-long game of chess ends with everyone in their final positions. Here’s our rundown of everyone’s strategy as the explosive season concludes.

Clips of Sunday night’s finale showed up on TikTok and X overnight, and it’s not the first time this has happened. This has to stop. It’s ruining things for everyone—especially me.

The latest “HOTD” planted seeds not just for an explosive finale, but for one of the biggest moments in George R.R. Martin’s books: the Blackfyre Rebellion. Here’s our handy guide.