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Jen Trolio

Jen Trolio

Culture Editor

    Latest articles by Jen Trolio

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    Stannis dies, Dany rides for Westeros, and more Game of Thrones finale predictionsStannis dies, Dany rides for Westeros, and more Game of Thrones finale predictions
    Culture

    The Vox staff weighs in on what the end of season five may have in store.

    By Jen Trolio
    Culture
    Game of Thrones’ Shireen scene reveals a huge problem with the showGame of Thrones’ Shireen scene reveals a huge problem with the show
    Culture

    The series has started shocking for shock’s sake, at the expense of its story.

    By Jen Trolio
    Culture
    Has Cersei’s incompetence on Game of Thrones lessened the impact of her downfall?Has Cersei’s incompetence on Game of Thrones lessened the impact of her downfall?
    Culture

    Also: Why the politics of King’s Landing still matter, even with the White Walkers on the move.

    By Jen Trolio
    Culture
    Game of Thrones’ latest rape scene made viewers very angry. And rightfully so.Game of Thrones’ latest rape scene made viewers very angry. And rightfully so.
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    It’s important to understand what the series was going for; I’m not sure I do.

    By Jen Trolio
    Culture
    Is Winterfell the setting for Game of Thrones’ next big battle?Is Winterfell the setting for Game of Thrones’ next big battle?
    Culture

    The home of the Starks could be the location for season five’s knock-down drag-out.

    By Jen Trolio
    Culture
    Fueled by vampires and superheroes, The CW isn’t changing much on its fall scheduleFueled by vampires and superheroes, The CW isn’t changing much on its fall schedule
    Culture

    If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it ... but a few more superheroes won’t hurt.

    By Jen Trolio
    Culture
    After 15 seasons, CSI is out at CBS. Here’s what’s replacing it this fall.After 15 seasons, CSI is out at CBS. Here’s what’s replacing it this fall.
    Culture

    The network’s new schedule features a Supergirl series and movie remakes.

    By Jen Trolio
    Culture
    All of this TV season’s cancellations and renewalsAll of this TV season’s cancellations and renewals
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    Here’s a comprehensive list of which recent TV shows will return to the airwaves, and which ones have been felled by the broadcast networks’ mighty ax.

    By Jen Trolio
    Culture
    Just how much does Game of Thrones want to be The Walking Dead, anyway?Just how much does Game of Thrones want to be The Walking Dead, anyway?
    Culture

    Enter Stone Men.

    By Jen Trolio
    Culture
    The Muppets are returning to primetime, courtesy of ABC’s fall 2015 scheduleThe Muppets are returning to primetime, courtesy of ABC’s fall 2015 schedule
    Culture

    It’s time to play the music; it’s time to light the lights.

    By Jen Trolio