Game of Thrones has depicted Daenerys Targaryen's ruthlessness long before season 8
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones has depicted Daenerys Targaryen's ruthlessness long before season 8

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Daenerys Targaryen has always had to grapple with questions of tempering her vengeance with mercy, justice with compassion, idealism with pragmatism. Among the observations viewers of Game of Thrones season 8 have brought up, based on the episodes thus far, is whether or not Daenerys Targaryen — so long a champion of all that was good and fair — was turning into her father, Aerys II, also known as the “Mad King”. If Ser Barristan counsels taking the high road, Jorah is the one who points out that Daenerys’ ambitions will not be won by some bloodless coup — many innocent lives will be lost before she sits on the Iron Throne. Daenerys isn’t “paired up” with anyone for the express purpose of revealing all the facets of her nature, but as a ruler, you would compare her to other rulers. The “Mad Queen” scenario — of ordering King’s Landing to be burnt down — is far likelier to occur with Cersei, than Daenerys.

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‘Game of Thrones’ fumbled Daenerys’ story. ‘House of the Dragon’ is making amends
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Game of Thrones’ fumbled Daenerys’ story. ‘House of the Dragon’ is making amends

LA Times  

Warning: The following contains spoilers from Episode 4 of “House of the Dragon,” “King of the Narrow Sea.” “House of the Dragon’s” young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen is a lucky girl. We’re only at the fourth episode of the HBO prequel series, and already there are hints that Rhaenyra possesses Daenerys Targaryen’s dragon-riding prowess and warrior heart, Cersei Lannister’s scheming talents …

House of the Dragon viewers spot ‘subtle homage’ to Game of Thrones character
2 years, 4 months ago

House of the Dragon viewers spot ‘subtle homage’ to Game of Thrones character

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The show, which is the first of HBO’s planned spin-offs, is set almost 200 years …

Kit Harrington reveals why Jon killed Daenerys in Game of Thrones 8 DVD commentary. Read highlights
5 years, 1 month ago

Kit Harrington reveals why Jon killed Daenerys in Game of Thrones 8 DVD commentary. Read highlights

India Today  

The last and the most controversial season of Game Of Thrones - Season 8 - will soon be available on DVD. In the video, Games of Thrones creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss, along with Emilia Clarke, Kit Harrington, and Peter Dinklage, reveal details of what went behind making of the last episode. In Jon’s head, it’s a number of …

Game of Thrones Season 8 finale: I cried and went for a walk, says Emilia Clarke on Daenerys Targaryen's death
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones Season 8 finale: I cried and went for a walk, says Emilia Clarke on Daenerys Targaryen's death

India Today  

Daenerys Targaryen was stabbed to death by Jon Snow in the final episode of Game of Thrones 6 leaving fans of the character utterly shocked. Clarke went for a walk after going through the script that she electronically received, from her arrival at Winterfell, discovering Jon Snow's parentage, battle against Night King, losing friends Ser Jorah Mormont, Missandei, betrayal of …

Game of Thrones finale: From Jon Snow to Daenerys Targaryen, here’s a case for all top Iron Throne contenders
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones finale: From Jon Snow to Daenerys Targaryen, here’s a case for all top Iron Throne contenders

Hindustan Times  

After an eight-year-long journey, the upcoming series finale episode of Game of Thrones will finally reveal the rightful heir to the Iron Throne, a question that has been giving GoT fans sleepless nights for a while. From a rebellious little girl in Season 1 to the Night Kingslayer in season 8, Arya Stark has come a long way and how!While …

Game of Thrones season 8: Daenerys' decimation of King's Landing needs to be seen in the context of this historical event
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Daenerys' decimation of King's Landing needs to be seen in the context of this historical event

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One can’t be certain if DB Weiss and David Benioff were influenced by the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in how they chose to depict Daenerys Targaryen’s actions at King’s Landing. Read our Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 review: Daenerys’ last war is a fierce, fiery but empty spectacle Many cannot reconcile her previously heroic persona — the …

Daenerys Targaryen aka Emilia Clarke reacts to her 'Mad Queen' avatar in Game of Thrones
5 years, 7 months ago

Daenerys Targaryen aka Emilia Clarke reacts to her 'Mad Queen' avatar in Game of Thrones

India TV News  

While the fans waited eagerly for Game of Thrones season 8, many of them are left disappointed after their favourite character Daenerys Targaryen has gone full mad queen in the last episode The Bells. @gameofthrones @hbo #soshockingitblewmywigoff" On the other hand, Game of Thrones' directors DB Weiss and David Benioff explained why they turned Dany into a violent mad queen. …

Game of Thrones season 8: Fans criticise writers for 'humanising' Cersei to 'vilify' Daenerys
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Fans criticise writers for 'humanising' Cersei to 'vilify' Daenerys

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The penultimate episode of Game of Thrones has left many fans …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 review: Daenerys' last war is a fierce, fiery but empty spectacle
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 review: Daenerys' last war is a fierce, fiery but empty spectacle

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Heading into its final hour, Game of Thrones has to show us that it can deliver more of the emotion and the storytelling – and less of the spectacle. As the Red Keep falls to pieces around them, King’s Landing too similarly destroyed, Sandor “The Hound” Clegane and Ser Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane engage in a fight to the death. …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5: Doom and a high death count come to King's Landing
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5: Doom and a high death count come to King's Landing

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For a recap of Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4, SPOILERS AHEAD. However, Daenerys still chooses to see it as Jon’s betrayal — had he not told Sansa, despite her express entreaty not to, Tyrion and through him Varys, would have never found out. Jon, Tyrion and Grey Worm meet Ser Davos by King’s Landing. He tells Jaime to …

Game Of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 review: Daenerys and Cersei fight it out #ForTheThrone in the ultimate Queen-Off
5 years, 7 months ago

Game Of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 review: Daenerys and Cersei fight it out #ForTheThrone in the ultimate Queen-Off

India Today  

"Every time a Targaryen is born, the Gods flip a coin," Lord Varys reminds Tyrion Lannister in Game Of Thrones Season 8's fifth and penultimate episode, The Bells. Here's our spoiler-free review: Whispers, loss and betrayal Like we saw in the previous episode, Varys and Tyrion doubt Dany's ability to rule, the former more than the latter. While Dany is …

Game of Thrones season 8: Euron Greyjoy actor teases possible dragon twist in episode 5
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Euron Greyjoy actor teases possible dragon twist in episode 5

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pilou Asbaek, who plays Euron Greyjoy, returned in the latest outing after a two-week absence …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 pics out: Daenerys is one Sad Queen as she loses her braids
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 pics out: Daenerys is one Sad Queen as she loses her braids

Hindustan Times  

HBO has shared brand new pictures from the upcoming fifth episode of Game of Thrones’ season eight. The new photos show Daenerys Targaryen’s armies face against Cersei Lannister’s at the gates of King’s Landing. WATCH: Game of Thrones stars reveal their favorite death scene One picture shows Cersei still looking smug in her balcony, wearing the same red dress that …

Game of Thrones season 8, episode 4 director says he’s scared about what Daenerys does next
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8, episode 4 director says he’s scared about what Daenerys does next

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WARNING: Spoilers for Game of Thrones season 8, episode 4 The …

Game of Thrones season 8: Iain Glen reveals what Daenerys whispered in Ser Jorah's ear
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Iain Glen reveals what Daenerys whispered in Ser Jorah's ear

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy *Spoiler warning for Game of Thrones season 8* Game of Thrones …

Game of Thrones showrunners explain Daenerys Targaryen's frame of mind in 'The Last of the Starks'
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones showrunners explain Daenerys Targaryen's frame of mind in 'The Last of the Starks'

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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4 saw Daenerys Targaryen facing multiple emotional dilemmas in her quest for the Iron Throne. The latest episode of Game of Thrones season 8 delved into a crucial plot-line which may change viewers’ perceptions about Daenerys Targaryen, one of the protagonists of HBO’s fantasy series and one whose claim to the Iron Throne was …

Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 trailer: Rejoice, Daenerys vs Cersei battle will happen in daylight
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5 trailer: Rejoice, Daenerys vs Cersei battle will happen in daylight

Hindustan Times  

HBO has released the teaser for next week’s episode of Game of Thrones, hot on the heels of episode four, The Last of Starks. The 50-second video teases the culmination of eight seasons worth of storytelling, as the allied forces of the North and Daenerys Targaryen’s massive army take the fight to Cersei Lannister in King’s Landing. Fans would also …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 preview: Daenerys Targaryen prepares to face her deadliest nemesis
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 5 preview: Daenerys Targaryen prepares to face her deadliest nemesis

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In the preview of episode 5 in Game of Thrones season 8, a vulnerable Daenerys faces a seemingly indomitable Cersei. Disclaimer: This article contains massive spoilers from Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4. As Daenerys Targaryen seemingly struggles to get her stronghold in the Last War, Cersei Lannister shrewdly strips Khaleesi of her aids. Tyrion’s job as the Queen’s …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4 review The Last of Starks: The worst episode of the final season
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4 review The Last of Starks: The worst episode of the final season

Hindustan Times  

Game of Thrones Episode 4 Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4 review: Daenerys Targaryen reaches King’s Landing as The Long Night is over. To be fair, the last 10 minutes were quite thrilling in true Game of Thrones fashion but that’s not really something to applaud when the entire episode stretches out to one hour 14 minutes. Watch the …

Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4 decoded: Dany's huge loss to Jaime's baffling choice
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4 decoded: Dany's huge loss to Jaime's baffling choice

India Today  

After the Battle of Winterfell, Daenerys and other characters in Game of Thrones say goodbye to their loved ones. Jon's real identity a threat to Dany After the war is over, there are too many things are going on in Dany's mind like loss of Ser Jorah Mormont, Dothraki soldiers and she is also thinking about Jon's true identity. And, …

Game of Thrones season 8: Post-Battle of Winterfell, what next for the Lannisters, Targaryens and Starks?
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Post-Battle of Winterfell, what next for the Lannisters, Targaryens and Starks?

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Game of Thrones season 8’s three pending episodes have a lot of ground to cover: Who are the allies Daenerys Targaryen can count on, in the “Last War”? With Game of Thrones season 8’s episode 3 — “The Long Night” — the great battle of Winterfell is over. Certain season 8 conversations come to mind: when he tells Daario and …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4 preview: Daenerys Targaryen's troops prepare for the last war against Cersei Lannister
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4 preview: Daenerys Targaryen's troops prepare for the last war against Cersei Lannister

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“We have won the Great War, now we will win the Last War,” says Daenerys Targaryen in the preview of Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4. Disclaimer : The following article contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season 8 episode 3 As the third Game of Thrones ’ episode came to a close, fan reactions poured in on social …

Game of Thrones season 8: Before Battle of Winterfell, all 16 battle sequences ranked
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Before Battle of Winterfell, all 16 battle sequences ranked

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From Battle of the Bastards to the siege of Meereen, here’s a non-definitive ranking of all the battles we’ve seen unfold in Game of Thrones’ hitherto 69-episode run. Battle of the Whispering Wood — S1 E9 Another of Robb Stark’s triumphs that took place offscreen, the Battle of the Whispering Wood nets the Northerners a very precious hostage: Ser Jaime …

Game of Thrones season 8: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau thinks it's Arya Stark who will claim the Iron Throne
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau thinks it's Arya Stark who will claim the Iron Throne

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones, feels Arya Stark will defeat Tyrion and Daenerys Targaryen to sit on the Iron Throne. See our full Game of Thrones coverage here The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones has begun and so have the theories about who will finally be perched atop the coveted Iron Throne. …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 review: With death at their doorstep, Jaime, Jon et al hold us spellbound
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 review: With death at their doorstep, Jaime, Jon et al hold us spellbound

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Over its hitherto seven season run, some of the best Game of Thrones episodes have been those that depicted the hours before a battle. For a recap of Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1, ** Over its hitherto seven season run, some of the best Game of Thrones episodes have been those that depicted the hours before a battle: …

Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 2 recap details
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 2 recap details

Daily Mail  

The final season of HBO's Game of Thrones continued Sunday night with the second of six epic episodes that will close out the popular series. Dany: The episode begins with Jaime Lannister's meeting with Daenerys, with Jaime clearly worried about her words, before Dany says his sister promised to send her army north, but she lied Defending Jaime: Jaime says …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1: Why can't Sansa Stark and Daenerys Targaryen be friends?
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1: Why can't Sansa Stark and Daenerys Targaryen be friends?

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Why should boys have all the fun? Among the many talking points, one that stood out what the cold vibes between Daenerys Targaryen aka Mother of Dragons, and Sansa Stark, Lady of Winterfell. When Jon introduces the two ladies in Winterfell, Dany tells Sansa, “the North is as beautiful as your brother claimed, as are you,” to which Sansa replies, …

Game of Thrones season 8 premiere teases an epic wrap
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 premiere teases an epic wrap

Live Mint  

A reunion, a revelation, a love affair and a gruesome killing -- the final season of the hugely popular show "Game of Thrones" kicked off, setting the tone for a berserk finale with big twists, sinister plotting, backstabbing and a lot of blood. The emotional quotient was high with reunions of many characters seeing each other for the first time …

Game of Thrones 8 episode 2 trailer: Daenerys confronts Jaime for killing her father, Night King is just a night away
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones 8 episode 2 trailer: Daenerys confronts Jaime for killing her father, Night King is just a night away

Hindustan Times  

The makers released the preview to the second episode of Game of Thrones season eight after the first episode went on air on Sunday. In the new trailer, things don’t look good for Jaime Lannister who is being judged in Daenerys Targaryen’s court in Winterfell. Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 preview: Jaime Lannister standing in Daenerys’ court in …

Game of Thrones season 8: Daenerys Targaryen, Bran Stark confront Kingslayer Jaime in Episode 2 promo
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Daenerys Targaryen, Bran Stark confront Kingslayer Jaime in Episode 2 promo

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Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 promo brings Daenerys Targaryen, Bran Stark and their wrongdoer Jaime Lannister together for the first time The final season of HBO’s record breaking fantasy series Game of Thrones has finally begun, with the first episode being simulcast at 6:30 am in India. In the 50-second-long teaser, Daenerys Targaryen confronts Jaime Lannister, the murderer …

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1 review: A How To Train Your Dragon and Scary Movie mash-up
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 1 review: A How To Train Your Dragon and Scary Movie mash-up

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Is it a PG-13 romance? For instance, the episode’s major set piece — Jon and Daenerys riding over the frozen Northern landscape with Viserion and Rhaegal — is pretty much showboating. Actual footage from Game of Thrones season 8, episode 1: The Disney-fication of the scene is complete when Jon gathers Daenerys into his arms for a kiss, and Drogon …

Game of Thrones review season 8 episode 1: World’s favourite show returns with good, bad and awkward reunions
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones review season 8 episode 1: World’s favourite show returns with good, bad and awkward reunions

Hindustan Times  

Game of Thrones, Season Eight, Episode One Director - David Nutter Cast - Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Maisie Williams Rating - 3.5 Game of Thrones review: Bran Stark emerged as the big winner of the episode. HBO’s biggest show, Game of Thrones has returned to our televisions, computer screens, cells phones and …

Game of Thrones 8 Episode 2 trailer: Sansa-Dany's conflict to Whitewalker's arrival, here's what's in store
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones 8 Episode 2 trailer: Sansa-Dany's conflict to Whitewalker's arrival, here's what's in store

India Today  

Game of Thrones Season 8 ended on a high note, as Jaime Lannister shared an awkward moment with Bran Stark, the same kid he once threw from a tower. However, we are pretty sure he will be spared as Jaime is determined to fight against the Army of the Dead and will be an asset for Dany's army. As later, …

Games of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1: Reunions to revelations, all you want to know
5 years, 8 months ago

Games of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1: Reunions to revelations, all you want to know

India Today  

The wait is finally over and Game of Thrones Season 8 is here. Jon arrives in Winterfell with Daenerys and her army The show opens with a young lad running around Winterfell to have a look at Jon and Dany's arrival. The whole convoy includes Tyrion Lannister, Lord Varys, Missandei, Grey Worm, Ser Jorah Mormont, Gendry, the Hound, the Unsullied …

Watch: Game of Thrones actors struggle to spell 'Daenerys Targaryen' in hilarious video
5 years, 8 months ago

Watch: Game of Thrones actors struggle to spell 'Daenerys Targaryen' in hilarious video

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From referring to Jaqen H’gar as “that Faceless Man of Braavos” and calling Beric Dondarrion “the man who never dies” to remembering names of a library of characters and their dynasties — Game of Thrones ’ fans take immense pride in correctly spelling out the elaborate, medieval names of people/places so carefully birthed by author George RR Martin in his …

Game of Thrones Season 8: Kit Harington confirms Jon Snow is in love with Daenerys Targaryen
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones Season 8: Kit Harington confirms Jon Snow is in love with Daenerys Targaryen

Hindustan Times  

Come April 14, after almost two years, the last and final season of Game of Thrones will air. Jon Snow’s world will come crashing down in Game of Thrones but at least he has Dany by his side. James Hibberd, the editor of Entertainment Weekly, on Monday had tweeted to reveal that one of the favourite characters in Game of …

Game of Thrones Season 8 Trailer Release: WATCH the biggest battle between Jon Snow and dead army
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones Season 8 Trailer Release: WATCH the biggest battle between Jon Snow and dead army

India TV News  

The first official trailer of the final season of Game of Thrones just dropped on the internet and of course, the crazy fans of this dramatic fiction cannot hold their breath to witness the biggest fight in the story. Summarising the Game of Thrones' saga in a sentence, nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros, …

Game of Thrones final season: Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones final season: Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen

Daily Mail  

New eye-opening Game of Thrones posters capturing 20 of the characters sat on the Iron Throne have been released ahead of upcoming season eight. Double take: The poster depicting Jon sat on the Iron Throne undeniably had echoes of the season one image of the late Ned Stark on the seat Spot the difference: All the similarities weren't lost on …

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