The second-to-last episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, called “In the Name of the Mother,” includes one of the most shocking scenes of the series so far. The episode showed a deeply disturbing look into Dunk’s (Peter Claffey) history, filled with the typical violence and death seen in the Game of Thrones universe.
I was unnecessarily worried. I remembered Duncan’s early fight in The Hedge Knight – he also gets knocked off his horse quickly and seems outmatched, but he recovers and wins against Prince Aerion. While the show doesn’t interrupt the battle to show Dunk’s backstory, the writers have done a great job expanding on George R.R. Martin’s story this season, adding depth to the characters and the overall narrative. It’s clear the showrunner, Ira Parker, has a strong vision.
Ira Parker, the creator of the show, told the New York Post that Baelor Targaryen’s death was predetermined well before it actually happened. He explained that…
By the middle of “Dear Henry,” Whitney Halberstram is at his worst. Tender’s stock is plummeting because of Harper’s shocking statements at the ALPHA Conference. Hayley, revealed to be a sex worker who also handles administrative tasks, is blackmailing him for $750,000. Henry has disappeared, and even Jonah won’t answer his call, too busy with his own life. Lost in thought and considering fleeing the country, Whitney’s world is turned upside down by a stunning revelation from Ferdinand.
The war storyline has finally wrapped up this week! Plus, we’ve got a new calf and a draft horse adding to the mix. Tristan is dealing with some strong emotions, and Siegfried and Mrs. Hall are slowly but surely getting closer. I have a feeling this is going to be a great year, and the season finale gave us some wonderful moments between Siegfried and Mrs. Hall – let’s dive in!
Bowser, Kamek, and Bowser Jr. are all returning for the next movie. The story will likely involve Bowser Jr. trying to rescue his father after the events of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Trailers for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have also shown that Mouser, Clawgrip, Megaleg, and Birdo will be appearing as well.
I wasn’t sure what all the fuss about Super Bomberman was before I got to play the Super Bomberman Collection. Now, after a week with it, I completely understand the hype! I’m hooked, and I think you will be too.
While many Japanese role-playing games have fantastic stories, a select few are truly exceptional. These games represent the best of video game storytelling, creating characters and narratives that players will remember long after they finish playing.
I’ve noticed time-skips are a pretty divisive thing in anime – they jump the story forward in time to show how characters and the world have changed. But the recent time-skip in Pokémon Horizons feels like a really poor example of this technique, highlighting everything fans dislike about it.
HBO hasn’t officially confirmed a second season of Welcome to Derry, but it’s definitely happening. Seasons 2 and 3 will serve as prequels to the IT movies from 2017 and 2019, delving deeper into the town’s frightening past. The show won’t be based on a specific Stephen King story, but it will expand on the world established in his 1986 novel, filling in missing pieces of the history.