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Archives for May 2019

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The evolution of Game of Thrones’ Cersei Lannister, explained by her costumesThe evolution of Game of Thrones’ Cersei Lannister, explained by her costumes
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Cersei Lannister’s costumes take her from fantasy queen to battle-hardened ruler.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Games of Thrones season 8
How Game of Thrones uses costume design to show powerHow Game of Thrones uses costume design to show power
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Games of Thrones season 8

Costume design links Sansa Stark and Cersei Lannister — and shows their struggles with authority.

By Bridgett Henwood, Genevieve Valentine and 1 more
Games of Thrones season 8
4 winners and 10 losers from Game of Thrones’ next-to-last episode, “The Bells”4 winners and 10 losers from Game of Thrones’ next-to-last episode, “The Bells”
Games of Thrones season 8

There are few winners and many losers in a grim installment that is satisfying until you think about it for a bit.

By Emily St. James
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones’ long-awaited Cleganebowl, explainedGame of Thrones’ long-awaited Cleganebowl, explained
Games of Thrones season 8

Fans have been “hype” for Sandor and Gregor Clegane’s epic final showdown for years. Should they have been?

By Aja Romano
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones: does Arya’s “green eyes” prophecy mean she’ll kill Daenerys?Game of Thrones: does Arya’s “green eyes” prophecy mean she’ll kill Daenerys?
Games of Thrones season 8

Melisandre’s prophecy said Arya would kill someone with green eyes. Everyone thought that meant Cersei …

By Alex Abad-Santos
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones’ series finale preview teases one final fightGame of Thrones’ series finale preview teases one final fight
Games of Thrones season 8

Spoilers, obviously.

By Zack Beauchamp
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones says goodbye to two of its biggest characters, badlyGame of Thrones says goodbye to two of its biggest characters, badly
Games of Thrones season 8

What the hell was that?

By Zack Beauchamp
Games of Thrones season 8
Who died in Game of Thrones’ battle of King’s Landing, and who survived: the full listWho died in Game of Thrones’ battle of King’s Landing, and who survived: the full list
Games of Thrones season 8

As expected, not everyone made it out of “The Bells” alive.

By Aja Romano
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones’ dark turn for Daenerys has been long in the makingGame of Thrones’ dark turn for Daenerys has been long in the making
Games of Thrones season 8

It’s been frequently foreshadowed, both on the show and in George R.R. Martin’s books.

By Andrew Prokop
Culture
Fosse/Verdon’s latest episode is key to unlocking this fascinating, flawed miniseriesFosse/Verdon’s latest episode is key to unlocking this fascinating, flawed miniseries
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The FX bio-show traps Broadway legends in a beach house to ask why anybody would be drawn to Bob Fosse.

By Emily St. James
Culture
How Cersei’s hired army, the Golden Company, could make or break Game of Thrones’ next battleHow Cersei’s hired army, the Golden Company, could make or break Game of Thrones’ next battle
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The Golden Company may not have their elephants, but they’ll still be hugely important to Cersei’s impending fight against Daenerys.

By Aja Romano
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Why Jaime will definitely kill Cersei on Game of ThronesWhy Jaime will definitely kill Cersei on Game of Thrones
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We’re pretty confident that Jaime is riding toward King’s Landing with a very specific mission in mind.

By Aja Romano
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Game of Thrones death watch: It doesn’t look good for Jaime, Cersei, or DaenerysGame of Thrones death watch: It doesn’t look good for Jaime, Cersei, or Daenerys
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No one at King’s Landing is safe.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Real Housewives is a product placement paradise. But fans say the series recently went too far.Real Housewives is a product placement paradise. But fans say the series recently went too far.
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Looks like Bravo fans might not respect The Hustle after all.

By Angelica Florio
Games of Thrones season 8
Game of Thrones still can’t figure out what it wants to say about traumaGame of Thrones still can’t figure out what it wants to say about trauma
Games of Thrones season 8

As the finale approaches, a scene between Sansa and the Hound frustrated some fans.

By Emily St. James