Game of Thrones

TV Review: Game of Thrones – Season 4, Episode 6 “The Laws of Gods and Men” (USA, 2014)

“The Laws of Gods and Men” threw us a little courtroom drama to further foreshadow the downfall of the Lannister dynasty. Conflict between siblings, a terribly stern father, and wishes of death are circulating heavily between the four main players in House Lannister; all the while King Tommen sits on his iron throne, relatively innocent…

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TV Review: Game of Thrones – Season 4, Episodes 4 “Oathkeeper” and 5 “First of His Name” (USA, 2014)

These episodes are being welded together as they both serve the purpose of re-arranging the show after Joffrey’s shocking death in “The Lion and The Rose.” While we are seeing Dany get a bit more innovative with her “roam around freeing slaves” shtick, “Oathkeeper” gave us one of her weaker sequences. It was a grand,…

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TV Review: Game of Thrones – Season 4, Episode 3 “Breaker of Chains” (USA, 2014)

We pick up right where we left off, and the sweet sight of Joffrey’s lifeless, purple face gives us cause to cheer once more before we are reminded of the grim reality Game of Thrones deals with. The realm is a world far removed from our own, and the writers were out to remind us…

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TV Review: Game of Thrones – Season 4, Episode 2 “The Lion and the Rose” (USA, 2014)

The internet is dark and full of spoilers, so if you are reading this review I consider your eyes permission to write about what happened in the outstanding ‘The Lion & the Rose.’ “The viewers send their regards.” It was always going to be a well-received event; the pent up blood lust of every single…

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TV Review: Game of Thrones – Season 4, Episode 1 “Two Swords” (USA, 2014)

It’s finally back! The long and torturous wait between seasons is a testament to how deeply involved the world has become in the Game of Thrones universe. The series’ fourth season kicked off with the mostly excellent ‘Two Swords,’ doing a nice job of making sure we’re up to speed while also setting up some…

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5 reasons to get excited about the return of Game of Thrones for Season Four.

Winter is coming! Winter is coming! These are words that at least one person you know – if not everyone you know and yourself included – are very excited to hear. That’s because the ridiculously popular Game of Thrones will be premiering its highly anticipated fourth season Sunday night in the USA – which is…

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New Game of Thrones Season 4 Trailer

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for television lovers; we are mere weeks away from the season premiere of the fourth season of TV juggernaut Game of Thrones. Fans have been waiting patiently since the third season ended last year, with the fate of the Seven Kingdoms unknown (unless you’ve read the books…

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The Iris’ 13 Best TV Shows of 2013

We asked the contributors of The Iris to tell us their favourite shows of 2013, and here now are the top thirteen they voted! Only three new series make the list, with the other ten proving that the best only get better as the seasons continue… 13. Person of Interest – CBS, USA This continues…

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