Exclusive | ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ creator explains bloody, shocking death: ‘Brutal’

Exclusive | ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ creator explains bloody, shocking death: ‘Brutal’

All men must die.  “Game of Thrones” spinoff “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has been lighter in tone than its parent show – until now. The fifth episode ends with a shocking death. Spoilers below for “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.” The episode (10 p.m. on HBO) sees Dunk (Peter Claffey) in a brutal trial … Read more

George R.R. Martin blasts ‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner Ryan Condal relationship as ‘abysmal’

George R.R. Martin blasts ‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner Ryan Condal relationship as ‘abysmal’

He’s going full dracarys.  “Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin is slamming Ryan Condal, the creator of the spinoff “House of the Dragon.”  “It’s worse than rocky. It’s abysmal,” Martin told The Hollywood Reporter about the state of their relationship. Martin, 77, added that he “hired” Condal and thought the two men were … Read more

Paddy Considine reveals if he’s still watching ‘House of the Dragon’ — and the Season 3 sneak peek he got

Paddy Considine reveals if he’s still watching ‘House of the Dragon’ — and the Season 3 sneak peek he got

He’s got fire and blood.  Paddy Considine, who starred as King Viserys Targaryen in Season 1 of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” hasn’t been keeping up with the show. “I haven’t [been watching], no. But I saw bits of Season 2, because my wife and daughter are still massive fans of … Read more

Family matters: The history of incest on television — before ‘White Lotus’

Family matters: The history of incest on television — before ‘White Lotus’

“The White Lotus” didn’t do it first. Incest has been playing out on television long before the third season of the hit HBO series explored the sexual tension between brothers Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola). One of the earliest instances was in the late 90s/early 2000s soap opera “Passions.” Chad Harris (Donn … Read more

George RR Martin slams ‘House of the Dragon,’ warns of ‘toxic’ changes — and appears to spoil Season 3

George RR Martin slams ‘House of the Dragon,’ warns of ‘toxic’ changes — and appears to spoil Season 3

He’s going full dracarys on “House of the Dragon.”  George RR Martin, who wrote the books that are the basis for “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon,” published a now-deleted blog post on Wednesday slamming the latter. He also appeared to spoil a major plot point from Season 3, which hasn’t filmed or aired … Read more

‘House of the Dragon’ star Matt Smith slams audiences for needing ‘trigger warnings’

‘House of the Dragon’ star Matt Smith slams audiences for needing ‘trigger warnings’

HBO star Matt Smith has hit out at sensitive modern audiences that have become reliant on “trigger warnings” before TV shows and movies. While recently speaking with the Times, the House of the Dragon actor, 41, claimed that giving viewers “trigger warnings” has left TV shows “dumbed down.” “Too much policing of stories and being afraid to bring … Read more

George R. R. Martin doesn’t ‘look forward’ to revealing ‘everything that’s gone wrong’ with ‘House of the Dragon’

George R. R. Martin doesn’t ‘look forward’ to revealing ‘everything that’s gone wrong’ with ‘House of the Dragon’

George R.R. Martin said he will reveal “everything that’s gone wrong with” HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon.” But he doesn’t relish the prospect.  The author — whose books were the source material for “GOT” and “House of the Dragon” — took to his blog on Friday, August 30, to speak … Read more

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 director on why the finale had no battle: ‘Challenge that expectation’

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 director on why the finale had no battle: ‘Challenge that expectation’

The Targaryens are landing their dragons.  “House of the Dragon” Season 2 ended on Sunday night (on HBO/Max), with a low-key finale that didn’t include a big battle or dramatic death, but did snare nearly 9 million viewers. Geeta Patel, who directed the Season 2 finale, told The Post that because she’s a fan, “I … Read more

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 ends with a cameo from this ‘Game of Thrones’ character

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 ends with a cameo from this ‘Game of Thrones’ character

Spoilers ahead for the Season 2 finale of “House of the Dragon.”  Khaleesi is back. In the Season 2 finale of “House of the Dragon,” there’s an unexpected cameo from a major “Game of Thrones” character: Daenerys Targaryen.  Well, sort of.  Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) appears in the “House of the Dragon” Season 2 finale, … Read more

How to watch ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2, episode 8: Release time, streaming info

How to watch ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2, episode 8: Release time, streaming info

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. It’s all come down to this: the Season 2 finale of “House of the Dragon” airs tonight on HBO. The “Game of Thrones” prequel based on “Fire and Blood,” is set nearly 200 years before the action of … Read more

HBO speaks out after ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 finale leaks on TikTok

HBO speaks out after ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 finale leaks on TikTok

Dracarys. The Season 2 finale of “House of the Dragon” leaked online Tuesday night, five days before it airs on HBO and Max on Sunday, August 4. The episode spread like dragon fire on TikTok, forcing HBO to release a statement. Matt Smith in “House of the Dragon.” HBO Olivia Cooke in “House of the … Read more

How to watch ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2, episode 7: Release time, streaming info

How to watch ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2, episode 7: Release time, streaming info

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Just two episodes remain in Season 2 of “House of the Dragon.” The “Game of Thrones” prequel based on “Fire and Blood,” is set nearly 200 years before the action of the main series and follows the decline … Read more

‘House of the Dragon’ reveals queer plot twist — sealed with a steamy kiss

‘House of the Dragon’ reveals queer plot twist — sealed with a steamy kiss

Sealed with a kiss.  Spoilers ahead for Season 2, episode 6 of “House of the Dragon.”  In this week’s episode of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff show “House of the Dragon,” Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) shares a steamy kiss with another woman: her advisor, Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno).  This is a big deal because Rhaenyra is … Read more

How to watch ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2, episode 6: Release time, streaming info

How to watch ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2, episode 6: Release time, streaming info

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Season 2 of “House of the Dragon” is heating up with just three episodes left. The “Game of Thrones” prequel based on “Fire and Blood,” is set nearly 200 years before the action of the main series and … Read more

‘House of the Dragon’ has its weirdest sex scene yet thanks to Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen

‘House of the Dragon’ has its weirdest sex scene yet thanks to Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen

He’s keeping it in the family.  Spoilers below for the fifth episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 2.  The “Game of Thrones” spinoff show, “House of the Dragon,” focuses on the Targaryen family, who ride dragons, have silver hair, and often marry their own blood relatives.  Even so, the fifth episode of Season 2 … Read more

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 4 kills off prominent character in epic dragon battle

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 4 kills off prominent character in epic dragon battle

Farewell, the Queen Who Never Was.  Spoilers below for the fourth episode of “House of the Dragon.”  This week’s episode of “House of the Dragon” kills off Rhaenys (Eve Best), the most prominent character to die yet (and her dragon, Meleys). It also severely injured King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney). The “Game of Thrones” spinoff series is … Read more

Why Gen Z’s turned off by sex scenes in movies

Why Gen Z’s turned off by sex scenes in movies

Nearly half of Gen Z-ers (43%) admit to turning off a movie after encountering a sex scene — more than any other generation.  That’s according to a spicy new survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research, which found that 33% of all those polled have stopped watching a movie during a sex scene. Millennials … Read more

The biggest problem with ‘House of the Dragon’? I can’t remember anyone’s name!

The biggest problem with ‘House of the Dragon’? I can’t remember anyone’s name!

Watching the second season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series “House of the Dragon” has been a lot like running into an old acquaintance from high school at a bar. You vaguely recognize them from afar. Perhaps they sat in the back during Ms. Carp’s English Lit class. Or was it Chemistry? One thing … Read more

Oh, brother: How ‘House of the Dragon’ pulled off that brutal twin murder

Oh, brother: How ‘House of the Dragon’ pulled off that brutal twin murder

Oh, brother.  Spoilers ahead for the second episode of “House of the Dragon” season 2.  The second episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 2 ends with a dramatic murder-suicide. Just another day in cheerful Westeros.  Twin brothers Erryk (Elliott Tittensor) and Arryk Cargyll (Luke Tittensor) — yes, their parents must have been cruel to … Read more

‘House of the Dragon’ star Tom Glynn-Carney says King Aegon isn’t a villain: He’s ‘quite funny’

‘House of the Dragon’ star Tom Glynn-Carney says King Aegon isn’t a villain: He’s ‘quite funny’

He’s the King of Westeros. Spoilers below for the second episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 2.  Tom Glynn-Carney stars in the hit “Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon” as King Aegon, a young monarch who is almost comically unsuited for the role. “It’s not really a conscious decision, to be honest,” … Read more