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   Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They start off by once again speculating about Corlis’s well-being, then they dive into the biggest moment in this episode involving Ser Criston Cole and, finally, give us a rundown on Daenys the Dreamer. (00:00) Intro (1:13) CR’s recap (5:59) Rest in Peace Criston Cole (14:01) Book Moments and How They Translate to TV (22:04) Show Moments We’re Questioning (27:50) Favorite Moment of the Episode (36:01) The Throne Has Drawn Blood From Rhaenyra (38:44)…

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   26 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

   Comic-Con 2026 Top 5 Moments

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   22 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 46 min

   'House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 5 Deep Dive

   Mal and Jo are back to dive deep into the fifth episode of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, "Unbowed and Unbent." They discuss Aemond’s Harrenhal dreams, Alicent’s escape attempts, Criston and Gwayne’s muddy campaign, and more! (00:00) Intro (03:53) Opening Snapshot (19:57) Criston and Gwayne (42:28) Ormund and Daeron (01:07:32) Aemond and Alys (01:30:46) Aegon and Larys (01:41:56) Alicent, Helaena, and Mysaria (01:59:40) The black council (02:06:57) Daemon and Rhaenyra (02:25:58) Book spoilers! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Scott Lee Studio…

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   20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 5 Reactions | Talk the Thrones

   Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They start off by recounting the ambitions of each of our characters currently, then dissect the complex scene between Ormund and Daeron, and speculate what we might see in the future from Alys and Aemond in Harrenhal. (00:00) Intro (00:56) CR’s recap (6:19) Favorite moment of the episode (9:41) What does everyone want? (20:48) Ormund’s story of Meria Martell (26:01) The Green Army Vs. the Black Army (30:44) Criston Cole reveals his true desires (35:40)…

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   18 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 28 min

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   9 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 20 minNew

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   5 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 20 min

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   5 Oct 2026 · 53 min

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   1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

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