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Aja Romano

Aja Romano

Former Senior Culture Writer

    Latest articles by Aja Romano

    Culture
    House of the Dragon’s Greens and Blacks, explainedHouse of the Dragon’s Greens and Blacks, explained
    Culture

    Alicent’s green dress gives us the skeleton key to the Targaryen schism.

    By Aja Romano
    Games of Thrones season 8
    This Targaryen family tree explains Jon Snow’s parentage — and sets up House of the DragonThis Targaryen family tree explains Jon Snow’s parentage — and sets up House of the Dragon
    Games of Thrones season 8

    Untangling one of Games of Thrones’ biggest secrets.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?
    Culture

    Forgotten shows, chaotic release schedules. It seems like the root of our TV dissatisfaction might be the way we watch.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld?What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld?
    Culture

    The comedian has made headlines with recent comments on anti-war protesters and political correctness.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Here are all 50+ sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin SpaceyHere are all 50+ sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin Spacey
    Culture

    They span nearly half a century and paint a picture of a serial predator.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    House of the Dragon is back. Here’s what to know before you watch.House of the Dragon is back. Here’s what to know before you watch.
    Culture

    It’s okay, we don’t remember who all these characters are either.

    By Aja Romano
    Serial transformed true crime — and the way we think about criminal justice
    Culture

    The show that helped free Adnan Syed completely upended how much the average person knows about US legal and prison systems.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Billie Eilish vs. Taylor Swift: Is the feud real? Who’s dissing who?Billie Eilish vs. Taylor Swift: Is the feud real? Who’s dissing who?
    Culture

    The fight over Billboard rankings just proves we live in an era of stanufactured drama.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Furiosa’s hard-won feminismFuriosa’s hard-won feminism
    Culture

    The iconic character could have gone terribly wrong. Here’s how she survived.

    By Aja Romano
    Culture
    Bridgerton’s third season is more diverse — and even shallower — than everBridgerton’s third season is more diverse — and even shallower — than ever
    Culture

    Bridgerton’s third season is gauzier than ever. Should we still be holding it accountable?

    By Aja Romano