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House of the Dragon Season 3 Poster Details & Predictions (Plus, From Season 4 Thoughts!) May 08, 2026

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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, predicting which Fire & Blood book changes are coming next, and sharing our wildest theories for the new season.

Plus, we’re three episodes into FROM Season 4! We discuss the most shocking moments so far and what’s happening in the world of sci-fi, fantasy, and beyond.

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Is Anyone Actually Excited for House of the Dragon Season 3? May 02, 2026

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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 Kingdoms, featuring a mysterious new knight, Ser Edger of Coldmoat.

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What Game of Thrones spinoffs do we want to see next? Apr 24, 2026

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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. 👑

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The Winds of Winter "Leak" & Everything We Know About The Aegon’s Conquest Movie Apr 17, 2026

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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 of the franchise.

Then, we dive into the "leak" heard 'round the world. Is The Winds of Winter finished and aiming for a fall 2026 release? Is George finally ready to break the internet at Comic-Con?

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What is the GREATEST Game of Thrones Moment Ever? Apr 03, 2026

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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 Seven Kingdoms after-show.

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Stephen Colbert’s NEW Lord of the Rings Movie?! Mar 27, 2026

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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 the Black!

Comment below: Are you excited for a Colbert-led LOTR movie? 👇

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House of the Dragon Season 3 LEAKS: Huge Fire & Blood Changes?! Mar 13, 2026

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Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles dive into the newest developments from Westeros, including surprising casting news, intriguing set leaks, and what they might reveal about the future of House of the Dragon. Some of these clues could hint at big storytelling shifts, possible timeline changes, and moments from the Dance of the Dragons that may play out very differently on screen. We also discuss the latest behind-the-scenes discoveries from the sets of House of the Dragon and what they might mean for season 3.

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Dunk & Egg Season 2 Casts + Aegon Conqueror Movie News! Mar 06, 2026

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Season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is coming... and we’ve got the latest castings, leaks from Spain, and production drama! Plus, Warner Bros.’ Game of Thrones movie on Aegon the Conqueror is stirring the pot. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break it all down and debate what’s next for Westeros.

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms FINALE Breakdown + House of the Dragon Season 3 TEASER Reaction Feb 23, 2026

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Welcome back to Take the Black, your after-show for all things in the world of Westeros. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles go LIVE immediately after Episode 6, “The Morrow,” to break down the ending of Dunk & Egg’s first season and react to the first House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser.

⚔️ SPOILERS AHEAD!

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ep 5 Breakdown | Exploring Dunk’s Past & The EXPLOSIVE Trial of Seven Feb 16, 2026

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The Trial of Seven is finally here…

Welcome back to Take the Black, your deep dive into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the world of Westeros. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles go LIVE immediately after Episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother,” to break down everything.

From Dunk's upbringing in Flea Bottom, major Blackfyre Rebellion callbacks and massive consequences coming out of the melee, there’s a lot to unpack.

⚔️ SPOILERS AHEAD!

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