Teagan Angell, Fordham University
Why is HBO’s “House of the Dragon” series so successful and how does it differ from “Game of Thrones” in its handling of sensitive topics?
Why is HBO’s “House of the Dragon” series so successful and how does it differ from “Game of Thrones” in its handling of sensitive topics?
Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University
The decision to combine the two companies has shaken up the industry, but do the benefits outweigh the risks?
The decision to combine the two companies has shaken up the industry, but do the benefits outweigh the risks?
Christian Simon, Kutztown University
The newest title from Warner Bros. is making waves, and it’s just getting started.
The newest title from Warner Bros. is making waves, and it’s just getting started.
Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University
Christopher Paolini’s ‘The Inheritance Cycle,’ a series about dragons, magic and distant lands, uses detailed storytelling and worldbuilding to keep its following engaged two decades later.
Christopher Paolini’s ‘The Inheritance Cycle,’ a series about dragons, magic and distant lands, uses detailed storytelling and worldbuilding to keep its following engaged two decades later.
Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University
Amazon Prime Video’s new show aims to fill the large gap left by the conclusion of ‘Game of Thrones.’
Amazon Prime Video’s new show aims to fill the large gap left by the conclusion of ‘Game of Thrones.’
The action-thriller premiered on Netflix to mixed reviews, but audiences agreed on the star actor’s exceptional performance.
The action-thriller premiered on Netflix to mixed reviews, but audiences agreed on the star actor’s exceptional performance.
Zach Spangler, University of Michigan
Prime Video hopes to incorporate elements of HBO’s hit ‘Game of Thrones,’ such as sex and violence, into its LOTR prequel series, but risks doing a disservice to its source material in the process.
Prime Video hopes to incorporate elements of HBO’s hit ‘Game of Thrones,’ such as sex and violence, into its LOTR prequel series, but risks doing a disservice to its source material in the process.
Joseph Gorzka III, University of Virginia
The art of constructing a language adds an extra dimension to world-building and allows deeper immersion into books, films and games.
The art of constructing a language adds an extra dimension to world-building and allows deeper immersion into books, films and games.
Emily Davies, Solent University
From the ‘Game of Thrones’-esque Yes, Your Grace to the revolutionary Cyberpunk 2077, here are some games worth checking out from this year.
From the ‘Game of Thrones’-esque Yes, Your Grace to the revolutionary Cyberpunk 2077, here are some games worth checking out from this year.
Emily Davies, Solent University
HBO’s wildly successful series ended with a bitter taste in some fans’ mouths, but the new program has a chance to give them another glimpse into the fictional world they loved so much.
HBO’s wildly successful series ended with a bitter taste in some fans’ mouths, but the new program has a chance to give them another glimpse into the fictional world they loved so much.
Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo
Both shows are based on beloved fantasy books, but are they comparable?
Both shows are based on beloved fantasy books, but are they comparable?
Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville
Amazon Prime hopes to ride the fantasy wave with a show based on this 14-book series.
Amazon Prime hopes to ride the fantasy wave with a show based on this 14-book series.
Rocco Romano, University of Iowa
Classical music isn’t dead, it’s just evolved into something greater.
Classical music isn’t dead, it’s just evolved into something greater.
Rocco Romano, University of Iowa
We might be approaching a golden age of TV sci-fi and fantasy.
We might be approaching a golden age of TV sci-fi and fantasy.
Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College
Now if only George R. R. Martin would finish the book series …
Now if only George R. R. Martin would finish the book series …
Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University
They screwed up Stannis, Lady Stoneheart and Tyrion, to start with.
They screwed up Stannis, Lady Stoneheart and Tyrion, to start with.
Casey LaValley, Ferris State University
Winter may be coming a bit later than expected.
Winter may be coming a bit later than expected.
Maya Ramani, University of Virginia
Sandra Oh makes history, John Legend is a jack of all trades and so much Netflix.
Sandra Oh makes history, John Legend is a jack of all trades and so much Netflix.
With slots ranging in theme from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Family Guy,’ the casino industry is increasingly blending pop culture into their offerings.
With slots ranging in theme from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Family Guy,’ the casino industry is increasingly blending pop culture into their offerings.
Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University
A malevolent clown, a depraved bastard and a troubled boy: Are one of these actors sinister enough to channel the Clown Prince of Crime?
A malevolent clown, a depraved bastard and a troubled boy: Are one of these actors sinister enough to channel the Clown Prince of Crime?
Kathryn Parker, Fordham University
Season 7 has been exciting, erratic and utterly spectacular, but has it paid off the character development for its female leads?
Season 7 has been exciting, erratic and utterly spectacular, but has it paid off the character development for its female leads?
Karen Juarez, University of Illinois at Chicago
If you haven’t gotten hooked on the series yet, this summer is the perfect time to catch up.
If you haven’t gotten hooked on the series yet, this summer is the perfect time to catch up.
Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz
Screenwriters continue to develop unrealistic female characters who lack depth, emotion and inner strength.
Screenwriters continue to develop unrealistic female characters who lack depth, emotion and inner strength.
There will likely be some family reunions, though not all of them will be heartwarming.
There will likely be some family reunions, though not all of them will be heartwarming.
Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University
Predictions, guesses, hopes and dreams about what ‘Game of Thrones’ has in store for next season.
Predictions, guesses, hopes and dreams about what ‘Game of Thrones’ has in store for next season.
Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College
With the show’s finale on the horizon, here are ten other series to tide you over till season seven.
With the show’s finale on the horizon, here are ten other series to tide you over till season seven.
Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University
The latest developments in the biggest ‘Game of Thrones’ mystery of them all.
The latest developments in the biggest ‘Game of Thrones’ mystery of them all.
Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College
The greatest irony of the show that critics have called “gratuitously” violent? Most of it is based on real historical events.
The greatest irony of the show that critics have called “gratuitously” violent? Most of it is based on real historical events.