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House of The Dragon premiere episode gives a pompous return to Westeros, but with a bit of a stylistic shift from its predecessor. After 3 and a half years, Game Of Thrones finally has returned to us, only this time audiences were transported to 172 years in the past. The show focuses on Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow’s ancestors from centuries
Read MoreNeil Gaiman and Netflix weren’t quite done treating us to stories in the beautiful world of The Sandman. Today, they surprised us with a new bonus episode with two stories – “A Dream of a Thousand Cats” and “Calliope” – and it felt so comfortable jumping back into this endlessly charming world. Both stories are interesting thought experiments that talk about
Read MoreBloody Mary is one of those ghost stories that feels universal, with almost everyone I know aware of the tale from a young age. Many long nights with friends ended with us gathered in the bathroom with the lights off, saying her name three times in the mirror. The act of summoning Bloody Mary was a test of courage among friends,
Read MoreHave no fear, She-Hulk is finally here. The first episode of the long-awaited Disney+ series has finally been released. At only 37 minutes, the She-Hulk: Attorney At Law premiere episode delays the inevitable and delivers its (hopefully) coldest dish up front. [Warning: spoilers for She-Hulk: Attorney At Law episode 1 are below.] She-Hulk‘s premiere – a change-up in the formula The
Read MoreWith Sunday night’s episode, Season 4 of Westworld has concluded. The season finale of HBO’s prestige science fiction original, titled “Que Será, Será,” connects some of the plot puzzle pieces that have kept viewers guessing and on their toes. There are big revelations about characters and what makes them tick. It’s a bit oddly paced but builds to a conclusion that
Read MoreSo far, this season of American Horror Stories has brought four vastly different stories from the far corners of its shared universe. From dollhouses and magic to ghosts in video doorbells seeking closure, even serial killers in killer cars looking for their latest kill. However in American Horror Stories: Milkmaids, viewers are transported to a time farther back than the first
Read MoreOne of the best parts of Disney+ for this writer is how it expanded the MCU in some major ways, while also making being a nerd convenient. Serving as the new home and hub for all things Marvel, with the exception of the Sony properties, a jump into the MCU is only a click away. Disney+ has also brought some stellar
Read MoreAs fans of all things nerdy probably know all too well, all good things must eventually come to an end. Be it your favorite book series, television show, or movie franchise, a conclusion is necessary to bring closure. The third season of Locke & Key arrives this Wednesday on Netflix, bringing with it one more adventure with the Locke family before their
Read MoreAmerican Horror Stories took a break from magic and the supernatural on this week’s episode, delivering a much more human story. Returning as the writer for “Drive”, Manny Coto explores the dark and scary underbelly of dating in modern times, where if you aren’t careful you might end up hurt. Returning to the American Horror Story universe is Nico Greetham as
Read MoreNeil Gaiman’s comic The Sandman is well known for its beautiful art and high-concept story and ideas. Any adaptation would be fighting an uphill battle to match the standard set by the original comic. That being said, while Netflix’s The Sandman does have one glaring issue, the 10-episode season as a whole is kind of brilliant. [Warning: Spoilers from Netflix’s The
Read MoreThe world-building displayed in this Prime Video adaptation of the 2015 comic book with the same name is too complicated for its own good. But when you squint past the forgettable names for vehicles, weapons, and armies that are of little to no consequence, you’ll find a cast with a big heart, trying to navigate enormous problems and emotional baggage. [Warning:
Read MoreAmerican Horror Stories: Aura dropped this past Thursday bringing a whole new story to Hulu with its own spooks and chills. While the flagship series focuses on one continuous story for an entire season, American Horror Stories is unique in its structure by telling a complete scary story in about three-quarters of an hour. Such a short time frame means that
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