The Rings of Power – The Great Wave Review

[Note: Full spoilers for The Rings of Power: S1, E4 The Great Wave.] After countless hours of setup, The Rings of Power is starting to deliver. For better and worse, The Rings of Power Season 1, Episode 4 The Great Wave answers questions, creates intrigue, and allows characters a little breathing room. Alas, it is …

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“Adar” Episode 3 Review: Numenor’s Majesty and Story Flaws

The Rings of Power: S1, E3 Adar Review [Note: Full spoilers for The Rings of Power: S1, E3 Adar.] The Rings of Power: Season 1, Episode 3 Adar is the first episode of the series to be handled by a different director. While Episodes 1 & 2 (A Shadow of the Past & Adrift respectively) …

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Rings of Power S1 E2: ‘Adrift’: Horror, Questions, and Literal Mystery Boxes

The Rings of Power: S1, E2 Adrift Review [Note: Full spoilers for The Rings of Power: S1, E2 Adrift.] Premiering on the same day as A Shadow of the Past, Adrift is the second episode of The Rings of Power and the second part of the original 2022 two-part premiere on Prime Video. The quality …

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Exploring Amazon’s Adaptation of The Lord of the Rings: A Shadow of the Past

The Rings of Power: S1, E1 A Shadow of the Past Review For the next number of weeks, we’ll be covering the first and second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. When Season 1 aired in 2022, I watched weekly until falling off on Episode 5 Partings. There was never …

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House of the Dragon S2 E8 ‘The Queen Who Ever Was’: Harrenhal isn’t the Only Rocky House

House of the Dragon: S2, E8 The Queen Who Ever Was Review The Queen Who Ever Was has been a lot cooler of an online reaction compared to the very hot reaction of The Red Sowing. Season finales in the Game of Thrones-TV-Universe often feel like wrap-up episodes to the season, so I can't fault …

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House of the Dragon S2 E6 ‘Smallfolk’: Setting the Stage for a Season Finale

House of the Dragon: S2, E6 Smallfolk Review "Do nothing now. In three days' time, the winds will shift." - Alys Rivers "House of the Dragon" Season 2 Episode 6, "Smallfolk", is very much a wheels-spinning kind of episode. If you're a fan of what this series does best, political intrigue and schemes, then you'll …

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The Cost of a Dance with the Dragons

House of the Dragon: S02, E05 Regent Review "Everyone says Targaryens are closer to gods than to men…"-Rhaenyra Targaryen Loads of movement for the Blacks and Greens is made in the aftermath of Rook's Rest. The Blacks mourning the loss of Rhaeyns and the Greens naming a new regent while Aegon recovers makes this episode, …

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