The drums of war are beating and both the light and the dark are assembling their forces as new magic swirls around in the lastest episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Nori questions her instincts; Elrond struggles to stay true to his oath; Halbrand weighs his destiny; The Southlanders brace […]
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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – ‘The Great Wave’ – Review
The shadows of darkness are growing in the realms of Middle Earth, but a few are ready to resist them, and Episode Four of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, ‘The Great Wave’, offers audiences a first look at the beginning of the battle which is to come. Queen Regent Míriel’s faith […]
‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘We Light the Way’ – Review
We’ve reached the halfway point of the ambitious and epic high fantasy series, House of the Dragon. A royal wedding is now on the table, and everyone is vying for their seat at the event that will determine the future of Westeros. But Westerosi weddings are known to be cursed events, and secrets, jealousies and […]
‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘King of the Narrow Sea’ – Review
Week by week the intrigue grows with HBO’s House of the Dragon, and the internal conflict of the mighty Targaryen Dynasty is beginning to cause much strife in the capital of Kings Landing. Mix in a few secrets and a good dose of sinful desire and the match is struck beside a growing powder keg […]
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – ‘Adar’ – Review
Where Episode One, ‘Shadows of the Past’, and Episode Two, ‘Adrift’, felt like the first chapter and set-up for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, now with Episode Three, ‘Adar’ we begin to move into the meat of the series. And there’s plenty of drama and a good serving of action as […]
‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘Second of His Name’ – Review
The banners of House Targaryen are flying high, but episode by episode we’re learning that they’re not a very happy family, and now in Episode Three of House of the Dragon, ‘Second of His Name’ the tension is about to boil over. Daemon and the Sea Snake battle the ‘Crab Feeder’. The realm celebrates Aegon’s […]
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – ‘Adrift’ – Review
Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power started with a bang thanks to Episode One, ‘A Shadow of the Past’, and director J. A. Bayona moves quickly forward with Episode Two, ‘Adrft’ which when paired with Episode One signifies the first solid chapter of this ambitious new series. Galadriel finds a […]
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ – ‘Shadow of the Past’ – Review
As the year’s biggest streaming release Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has garnered much attention and intrigue from long-time fans and casual viewers alike. Now streamers get their chance to witness this colossal series, and the scale and scope of this show are sure to enchant and surprise. In […]
‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘The Rogue Prince’ – Review
The banners of House Targaryen may be flying, but the game of thrones is still at play, and political intrigue and threats of violence swell in the latest episode of House of the Dragon, ‘The Rogue Prince’. Bereaved and in a state of mourning following the death of his queen and male heir, King Viserys […]
‘House of the Dragon’ – ‘The Heirs of the Dragon’ – Review
George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire took the attention of the world when it was brought to the screen in the thunderous fantasy adaptation, Game of Thrones. Best defined as a cultural moment, the world of Westeros came alive for audiences and delivered immense drama and extravagance. Now with House of the […]