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Game of Thrones: Why Is The Night's Watch Dwindling?
The men who guard the Wall once numbered in the tens of thousands, but they only command a few hundred soldiers as the story begins.
Game of Thrones: The Hour of the Wolf, Explained
House of the Dragon fans might not know the ending, but this event is the aftermath of the Targaryen Dynasty's Dance.
Rick And Morty: What is the Central Finite Curve?
Established in a throwaway line, this heady sci-fi concept becomes a critical element of the serialized narrative Rick hates.
The Boys: What Hppened to Stan Edgar?
Vought's reclusive CEO is one of the most powerful figures in the franchise without a drop of Compound V.
The Boys: Operation Charly, Explained
The beloved comic adaptation borrows this real CIA activity to demonstrate the downsides of supes in the military.
Lord of the Rings: The Battle Under the Trees, Explained
This minor conflict in the War of the Ring doesn't have an official name, but it pits the Elves of the Mirkwood against the Orcs of Dol Guldur.
Game of Thrones: What Does the Master of Whisperers Do?
No position in Westeros seems more poised to stab the king in the back, so why does the Iron Throne keep people like Varys around?
The Boys: Who Was Gunpowder?
Soldier Boy's sidekick in the 80s went on to make his living selling guns to civilians until Billy Butcher caught up to him.
Game of Thrones: The Night’s King, Explained
This legendary figure from the Age of Heroes abandoned his post for a unique woman he met beyond the Wall.
Lord of the Rings: Who Was Túrin Turambar?
The tale of this lesser-known Middle-earth figure reads like Tolkien's take on Berserk.
Yu Yu Hakusho Review
This live-action adaptation finds the heart of Yoshihiro Togashi's beloved 90s series, delivering an excellent introduction for new fans.
Star Trek: Who Is the Grand Nagus?
This silly name celebrates the financial leader of the Ferengi Alliance, tasked with considering the greed of the species.
Game of Thrones: The Three-Eyed Raven, Explained
The ancient figure who taught Bran the Broken to see has two fascinating backstories, depending on which version you prefer.
Deadpool 3: Who is Cassandra Nova?
Rumor has it Emma Corrin will portray Professor Charles Xavier's long-lost sister as the villain of Deadpool 3.
Lord of the Rings: Morgoth’s Warhammer, Explained
The First Enemy wielded the power to corrupt anything he touched, but he still held a mighty weapon called the Hammer of the Underworld.
Game of Thrones: The War of the Ninepenny Kings, Explained
This short-lived conflict saw illegitimate descendants of the Targaryen Dynasty try to take Westeros by storm.
LOTR: Was Sauron More Powerful Than Morgoth?
Fans know the monster who terrorized Middle-earth during the War of the Ring, but did he ever step out of his old boss's shadows?
Marvel Studios Needs To Return To Its Original Casting Strategy
The largest entertainment brand in Hollywood doesn't need star power anymore. They should bring lesser-known talent onto the team.
Game of Thrones: What Happened to House Hightower?
This lesser-known noble family is named after its seat of power, but they spend most of their time holed up in that mighty structure.
Deadpool 3 and the Evolution of Superhero Movie Suits
From the early serials to the dark ages of the '90 and 2000s to the modern MCU era, the Merc with a Mouth's new outing puts outfits into perspective.