Game of Thrones Officially Ended a Fantasy Era in Season 1 (& Nobody Noticed)

The death of Ned Stark marked the end of traditional heroism in fantasy television. This shocking moment worked because the show’s creators first made viewers believe in Ned as a truly honorable man, even leading many to think he deserved to be king. When that hope was abruptly destroyed, it ushered in a darker, more realistic era where goodness wasn’t enough to ensure survival. From the very beginning, Game of Thrones hinted that any character striving to be noble was ultimately destined to fail.

How ‘The Keep’ Nearly Ruined Michael Mann’s Career

Featuring Jürgen Prochnow, Scott Glenn, Ian McKellen, and Gabriel Byrne, The Keep is based on the novel by F. Paul Wilson. The film follows a group of German soldiers stationed in a remote Romanian castle during the early years of World War II. This castle wasn’t designed to protect against enemies, but to imprison an evil power. The Keep marked a departure for director Michael Mann, known for his crime dramas, as it delved into a dark, *Omenlike horror story. While it retains some of Mann’s signature 1980s style – including a moody synth soundtrack, dramatic slow-motion, and gritty dialogue – the film is otherwise quite different from his usual work.

Why The Buffy Revival Needs An Episode Like “Once More, With Feeling”

Bringing back a beloved show can be tricky, and this new Buffy series might not live up to expectations. Many sequel series fail because they lose the humor of the original or damage established characters. While Sarah Michelle Gellar will return as Buffy, the show will primarily follow a new Slayer named Nova, played by Kiera Armstrong.

SNL Cold Open and Weekend Update Anger Trump Supporters

The sketch comedy show is famous for poking fun at the current President. He’s usually featured in some way each week, and last night’s episode (November 15, 2025) was no exception. Saturday Night Live’s opening sketch and its Weekend Update segment both heavily satirized Trump and the various issues he faced this month.

4 TV Shows with Massive Budgets That Failed to Deliver

HBO hoped Westworld would be its next big success, designed to attract viewers as Game of Thrones neared its end. However, the show lost the compelling storytelling that made its first season so popular, and by season four, each episode cost an incredible 160 million dollars to produce.

‘The Running Man’ Stumbles at the Weekend Box Office as the Horsemen Ride to Victory

The Running Man debuted at number two in theaters, earning $17 million – a bit less than the expected $20 million. It also brought in $11.2 million internationally, for a total worldwide opening weekend of $28.2 million. Meanwhile, Predator: Badlands saw a significant drop in viewers, falling 68% in its second weekend despite good reviews. So far, it’s made $66.3 million in the US and $136.3 million globally. Another new release, Keeper, opened at number seven with $2 million.