House of the Dragonmarks biggest HBO finale since the end ofGame of Thrones

It seems the only thing bigger than House of the Dragon is its predecessor. The ratings forHouse of the Dragon’s season 1 finale are in and spoiler alert people watched it. That’s across all platforms, including streaming and linear TV. Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen.HBO The only bigger finale episode of any HBO series isHouse of the Dragon’s predecessor. By comparison, the average audience forGame of Thronesseason 7 was 32....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Amber Mayo DVM

House of the Dragonrecap: Aegon rages as Rhaenyra discovers Daemon’s betrayal

The quest for revenge between the Greens and Blacks continues. As a maid rushes bloodied bed linens from Prince Jaehaerys nursery, chaos reigns in the Red Keep. Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) howls, Ill kill them! Ewan Mitchell.Ollie Upton/HBO Ill kill them all! as he destroys the model of Kings Landing his father, Viserys, spent so many hours building. They dare strike at me! Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith.Ollie Upton/HBO I am the King!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · James Martinez

House of the Dragonrecap: Rhaenyra has a secret rendezvous

Alicent learns the truth behind Viserys' last words. Martinmay recall the saga of the feuding Riverlands Houses of Blackwood and Bracken. The initial disagreement turns into a slaughter that will be known as the Battle of the Burning Mill. Emma D’Arcy.MAX Its time to claim the Riverlands for the Greens. He hastily decides to ride out of Kings Landing with their meager forces. Alicent insists her brother, Ser Gawain (Freddie Fox), join Ser Criston on his journey....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Travis Kerr

House of the Dragonrecap: The dragons dance

Dragons from both sides of the Targaryen civil war finally enter battle in episode 4. You created me Daemon. All because your brother loved me more than he did you. Matt Smith as His Grace Daemon Targaryen.Ollie Upton/HBO As Daemon wakes from his nightmare, he imagines blood on his hand before it disappears. Whatever is going on in Harrenhal, its getting to the normally fearsome warrior. Ollie Upton/HBO But the curse of the castle continues to prey on his mind....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Richard Rogers

House of the Dragonseason 2 comes with new opening titles sequence

The Targaryen family history is woven into the fabric of the show’s new opener. It served as a literal representation of the Targaryen bloodline. Streams of red ran through the streets of Valyria, connecting the sigils of key figures from Targaryen history. Caraxes roars at Harrenhall on ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2.Courtesy of HBO Season 2’s opening titles sequence now takes a different approach to that history. It begins in Old Valyria....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Ana Moore

House of the Dragonseason 2 ending, explained: Where the war goes from here

An analysis of what’s coming in season 3. Warning: This article contains spoilers from theHouse of the Dragonseason 2 finale. Season 2 was… similar. Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) addresses her court of dragonriders on ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2.Ollie Upton/HBO Note: The following analysis will only acknowledge the book,George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood, to give added context to scenes in the season 2 finale. All other book spoilers will be left out....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Janet Morgan

House of the Dragonstar Emma D'Arcy on the viral Negroni Sbagliato meme: 'I feel so embarrassed'

We haveHouse of the DragonstarEmma D’Arcyto thank, and they have since responded to becoming a viral meme. “I feel so embarrassed,” D’Arcy added. Well, I probably worked quite hard to cover that up. Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke unwittingly creating the future Negroni Sbagliato meme.HBO You know those chance meetings that happen where there’s a familiarity? For some unknown reason, I really felt that with Liv." Cooke agreed: “We hit it off right away....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Sandra Fritz

House of the Dragonstar is loving your Seasmoke memes: 'Never experienced anything like this before'

Warning: This story contains spoilers fromHouse of the Dragonseason 2, episode 7. House of the Dragonactor Clinton Liberty is a self-proclaimed meme head. “They keep getting funnier and funnier,” Liberty tellsEntertainment Weekly. Seasmoke claims a rider, Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty), on ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2.Theo Whiteman/HBO It’s been absolutely amazing." Episode 6, “Smallfolk,” ended with a big moment for his character, Addam of Hull. Meme-rs incorporated the “why are you running?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Lisa Lee

House of the Dragonteaser reveals Emma D'Arcy and Olivia Cooke's grand debut

They will presumably maintain those parts for the remainder of the series. Rhaenyra is still the chosen heir of her father, King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine). But spoiler warning for anyone who isn’t up to date with the show! Emily Carey and Milly Alcock as young Alicent and Rhaenyra on ‘House of the Dragon’.Ollie Upton/HBO So far, each episode ofHouse of the Dragonhas featured a time jump. Between episodes 1 and 2, about six months had passed....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Anthony Hayes

House of Villainsseason 2 trailer revealsSurvivorvs.The Challengebattle of the egos

First “Survivor” winner Richard Hatch is going toe-to-toe with three-time “Challenge” champion Wes Bergmann. House of Villainsseason 2 is going to be a battle of the egos. The first trailer for the return of E! ‘House of Villains’ season 2 art.E! Entertainment That’s right, it’s New York vs. New Jersey! Richard (shirtless, naturally): “Ride me then.” Richard: “Okay… I don’t know what that means.” After the first week, the show will air Thursdays at 10 p....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Mike Allen

Housecast: See the stars of Fox's hit medical drama, then and now

It’s time for an appointment with the former staff of Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Can an action be good if its motive is bad? Or if its motive is not intentionally good? Credit:Courtesy Everett Collection What is a soul? Is there a God? If there isnt, what defines a friend, and what will you do for him? Carin Baer/NBC; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty I am so damn proud of that." Its been 20 years since the series debuted....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Harold Robinson

Housewife to comedy star: All about Zarna Garg, who makes acting debut in queer love storyA Nice Indian Boy

“She also didnt know what an eyeline was. She has never acted in that close proximity to a camera,” director Roshan Sethi tellsEntertainment Weekly. “But she learned how to act within two days. Zarna Garg in ‘A Nice Indian Boy.'.Credit:Courtesy of Levantine Films She learned to act for the screen faster than I think anyone has ever done in history.” It’s rooted in [her being] a funny person." There were many opportunities for improv, which allowed Garg to add laugh-out-loud moments to the film....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Andrew Cunningham

How 'Candy' became the song forThe Best Man's iconic wedding reception scene — and other untold stories

The end of an era is upon us. In 2013, the group returned for the beloved sequelThe Best Man Holiday. Terrence Howard’s memorable audition Diggs remembers when he read withTerrence Howardvery well. Malcolm D. Lee directing ‘The Best Man Holiday’.Everett Collection “I remember in the scene he took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. I was like ‘Okay. This is someone who speaks my language because he was doing his own thing,” Diggs recalls....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Crystal Barnett