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The Aegon’s Conquest movie has a release date, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 is teasing more Dorne, and a newly revealed Rhaegar Targaryen prophecy could change how we look at the Prince That Was Promised. On this episode of Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the biggest Game of Thrones updates, debate what Aegon’s Conquest could cover, speculate about Dunk and Egg’...

Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles dive into Brandon Sanderson’s comments on George R.R. Martin, George Lucas’ future Star Wars plans, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2, and why Dungeon Crawler Carl could be fantasy’s next major phenomenon. 00:00 — Welcome to Take the Black 01:59 — Dungeon Crawler Carl Takes Center Stage 03:32 — Brandon Sanderson on George R.R. Martin 08:16 — Sanderson Defends Ge...

Who were the best and worst Targaryen rulers in the history of Westeros? Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles debate their picks from nearly 300 years of Targaryen rule, including Jaehaerys I, Aegon the Conqueror, Maegor the Cruel, Viserys I, Aerys II, Aegon IV and more. Which kings helped build the Targaryen dynasty and which helped destroy it? Before the ranking begins, we’re catching up on the latest...

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is officially making its Emmys push — but does the latest Game of Thrones series actually deserve to win Outstanding Drama Series? Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles debate AKOTSK’s chances against The Pitt, The Gilded Age, Slow Horses, Pluribus and more, plus the latest news on George R.R. Martin, Westeros and The Mad King. And just when you thought fantasy couldn't...

House of the Dragon is heading toward its final season — so what MUST we see before the Dance of the Dragons comes to an end? Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles go FULL BOOK SPOILERS to break down everything they want from House of the Dragon Season 4, including the characters, dragons, storylines and major moments that absolutely cannot be left out. Where will HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel end, and...

Take the Black is looking ahead to the biggest fantasy and sci-fi TV shows and movies coming this fall and winter! Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down what they’re watching right now, then preview an absolutely stacked lineup featuring Dark Matter Season 2, Stranger Things, Resident Evil, Crystal Lake, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, The Rings of Power, Percy Jackson, Blade Runner 2099, Dune: Part Th...

The House of the Dragon Season 3 finale is HERE! Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the explosive Battle of Tumbleton, Rhaenyra's “dark queen” era, and the biggest questions left hanging after the season finale. 🔥 SPOILERS AHEAD! What did YOU think of the finale? Tell us in the comments! Join us for theories, analysis, predictions, easter eggs, lore discussion, and what all of this mean...

This week on Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down one of the biggest episodes of House of the Dragon yet and debate whether the shocking revelations from Game of Thrones: The Mad King stage play should be considered canon. Join us for theories, analysis, predictions, easter eggs, lore discussion, and what all of this means for the Dance of the Dragons. 🌐 Website: https://winte...

Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6, including The Butcher's Ball, [REDACTED] shocking fate, Daeron's long-awaited arrival, Daemon's revenge mission & so much more… Join us for theories, analysis, predictions, easter eggs, lore discussion, and what all of this means for the Dance of the Dragons. 🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net 📘 F...

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 may have delivered the closest thing we've seen to classic Game of Thrones in years. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down every major moment, including Criston Cole's doomed campaign, Roddy the Ruin and Oscar Tully's brilliant strategy, Aemond's mysterious visions, Vhagar's disappearance, Aegon's growing confidence, Daeron's ri...

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 is here! Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles break down EVERYTHING from "Welcome to Tumbleton" immediately after the episode ends. Did HBO make the right changes? Is it time to separate the show from the book? 🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net 📘 Facebook:  / wicnet   📸 Instagram:  / wicnet   🎵 TikTok:  / winteriscoming.net   🔥 Marq Nettles on Tik...

Ruling a kingdom is harder than winning one. This week on Take the Black , Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles dive deep into House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3, "Queen's Landing." We discuss why the episode has become the highest-rated in the series, Rhaenyra's return to King's Landing, Corlys' challenge to the queen, Daemon's bold plans, the introduction of Torrhen Mand...

Take the Black is LIVE immediately after House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2! Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down one of the biggest episodes yet as Rhaenyra takes King's Landing, Aemond captures Harrenhal, Otto Hightower meets his fate, and the fallout from the Battle of the Gullet reshapes the Dance of the Dragons. 🚨 Enter the House of the Dragon Fan Theory Giveaway: https://winteri...

After years of anticipation, House of the Dragon finally brought the Battle of the Gullet to the screen. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles discuss the biggest surprises, the standout performances, the shocking deaths, and whether the battle lived up to fan expectations. Plus: Rhaenyra, Aemond, Daemon, Sheepstealer, Aegon, and all the major developments from the season 3 premiere. 🚨 Enter the House of...

What happens next in House of the Dragon Season 3? We asked fans for their best theories... and some of them are absolutely insane. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles are joined by special guests Wally from The Wallyverse and Taydoo from Village Hidden in the A to react to, debate, and rank the most convincing (and craziest) House of the Dragon Season 3 predictions. 🚨 Enter the House of the Dragon Fan...

House of the Dragon Season 3 is almost here, and HBO has unleashed a flood of new footage, interviews, premiere reactions, and shocking reveals. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the latest Season 3 hype, major cast comments, new dragon footage, Rhaenyra's evolving mission, Daemon's return to chaos, the latest leaks, and what it all means for the future of Westeros. 🚨 Enter the Hou...

Where in the world is Daeron Targaryen?! On this week's episode of Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles dive deep into the massive casting leak from Sky Italia confirming Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as the youngest Green prince. But why is HBO being so secretive? We break down the wild "Fake Daeron" conspiracy theory that could completely change House of the Dragon Season 3. Plus,...

Welcome back to Take the Black! Natalie Zamora and Marq Nettles dive deep into the absolute biggest event looming over Westeros. With showrunners calling the Battle of the Gullet "arguably the craziest episode of television ever made" and comparing it to The Lord of the Rings' Battle of Helm's Deep, expectations are at an all-time high. But can House of the Dragon actually live up...

Is Rhaenyra Targaryen about to go full "Mad Queen"? 🐉 Daniel and Marq dive into the disturbing new "rat leak" for House of the Dragon Season 3! Plus, we’re breaking down the first official looks at Tommy Flanagan as Roddy the Ruin, Black Aly, and Torrhen Manderly. We also check in on the "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" production and share what we’re watching, from "F...

The Dance of the Dragons is heating up! This week on Take the Black, Natalie Zamora and Marq Nettles dive deep into the brand-new House of the Dragon Season 3 poster. From Rhaenyra finally standing at the foot of the Iron Throne to the glaring absence of Ser Criston Cole in the main art—what does this mean for the Fall of King’s Landing? We’re breaking down the hidden details in the banner, predic...

The dragons are returning, but is the fandom ready? This week on Take the Black , Daniel Roman and Natalie Zamora dive deep into the brand-new House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser trailer . We break down the highlights, the confusing moments, and discuss whether the "vocal minority" is right to be guarded after Season 2. We also discuss the latest casting rumor for A Knight of the Seven Kin...

Warner Bros. says the Game of Thrones IP is "infinite"—but is that a good thing? 🏰 Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down the new "supernova" strategy for Westeros. From the Aegon’s Conquest movie to the retooled Arya & Jon Snow sequel, we’re looking at every spinoff in development and deciding which ones actually deserve the Iron Throne. 👑 ---------------------------------...

Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles are back to break down a massive week in the world of George R.R. Martin! First, we head to CinemaCon for the official reveal of "Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest." With Beau Willimon (Andor, House of Cards) writing, is this the big-screen epic Westeros deserves? We discuss the 2027 timeline, dream casting for the Conqueror, and what this means for the future...

The North remembers... and so do we! ❄️ It has been 15 years since Game of Thrones first premiered on HBO, and the Take the Black crew is celebrating all month long. Join Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles (House of Nettles) as they dive into a massive retrospective. We’re breaking down our absolute favorite moments from all eight seasons, talking re-watches, and looking ahead to our A Knight of the Se...

Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles (House of Nettles) dive into the massive news: Stephen Colbert is co-writing the next Lord of the Rings movie, "Shadows of the Past." Plus, we’ve got major House of the Dragon Season 3 updates. Is Fabien Frankel hinting at a Criston Cole redemption arc? And what did Ryan Condal really say about those "reshoot" rumors? We’re breaking it all down on Take...