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Ep. 230: - Boiled Leather Part 4 | ADWD Daenerys I Oct 10, 2026

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Daenerys I — A Dance with Dragons

Now ruling Meereen, Daenerys faces growing unrest as the Sons of the Harpy murder Stalwart Shield, an Unsullied soldier, marking an escalation in the resistance against her rule. While Skahaz mo Kandaq advocates executing members of Meereen's noble families in retaliation, Daenerys refuses to punish people without evidence. Meanwhile, her dragons continue growing larger and more difficult to control, and she begins questioning whether she has neglected them while focusing on ruling the city.

During a day of court, Daenerys confronts the increasingly complicated consequences of abolishing slavery. She rejects an alliance with Astapor's new king, Cleon, refuses Hizdahr zo Loraq's request to reopen the fighting pits, and struggles to deliver justice to families harmed during Meereen's liberation. Her dragons have also begun attacking livestock, forcing her to compensate local shepherds for their losses. However, the chapter ends with a horrifying revelation when a shepherd presents the burned bones of a child, suggesting that Daenerys's dragons have become a danger not only to animals but to the very people she intends to protect.

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Ep. 229: - Boiled Leather Part 3 | AFFC Cersei 1 | ADWD Tyrion 1 Sep 27, 2026

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Cersei I — A Feast for Crows

Cersei awakens from a dream about Maggy the Frog to learn that Tywin Lannister has been murdered by Tyrion, forcing her to confront both her father's death and her lifelong fear of the prophecy surrounding her future. As she takes control in King's Landing, Cersei becomes increasingly convinced that Tyrion is still nearby and plotting against her, while Tywin's death leaves her determined to rule without her father's shadow hanging over her.

Tyrion I — A Dance with Dragons

Tyrion arrives in Pentos after escaping King's Landing, consumed by bitterness, guilt, and thoughts of Tywin and Shae while drinking heavily and questioning whether life is even worth continuing. Illyrio Mopatis shelters him and begins pointing him toward a new purpose in the east, setting Tyrion on the path that will eventually draw him toward Daenerys and the larger Targaryen cause.

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Ep. 228: - Boiled Leather Part 2 | AFFC The Prophet | The Captain of the Guards Sep 17, 2026

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The Prophet - After learning that Balon Greyjoy is dead and Euron has seized the Seastone Chair, Aeron Damphair rejects Euron, Asha, and Theon as suitable successors and initially favors Victarion. Rather than allow Euron simply to inherit, Aeron revives the ancient tradition of the kingsmoot, calling the Ironborn to Old Wyk to choose their next king.

The Captain of the Guards - As Dorne demands vengeance for Oberyn Martell's death, Areo Hotah watches Doran Martell confront three very different proposals from Obara, Nymeria, and Tyene Sand for striking back at the Lannisters. Doran refuses to be pushed into war and ultimately imprisons the Sand Snakes, presenting himself publicly as cautious and loyal while unrest spreads throughout Dorne.

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Ep. 227: - Boiled Leather Part 1 | AFFC & ADWD Prologues Sep 06, 2026

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AFFC Prologue — Pate

In Oldtown, struggling Citadel novice Pate steals a master key in exchange for a gold dragon from a mysterious alchemist, hoping to use the money to win Rosey. After completing the exchange, Pate suddenly collapses and dies, while the chapter also introduces rumors of Daenerys's dragons, Marwyn the Mage, and a burning glass candle.

ADWD Prologue — Varamyr Sixskins

A dying Varamyr Sixskins reflects on his life as a powerful skinchanger and the forbidden acts his mentor Haggon taught him never to commit. After unsuccessfully attempting to take over Thistle's body, Varamyr dies and enters his wolf for his "second life," later encountering Thistle resurrected as a blue-eyed wight.

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Review Aug 15, 2026

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 8 Review - The Treasons at Tumbleton⁩ Aug 10, 2026

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 Review - The Winter Dragon Aug 03, 2026

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 6 Review - Faceless Men Jul 27, 2026

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 Review - Unbowed, Unbent Jul 20, 2026

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House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 4 Review - Tumbleton Jul 14, 2026

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