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Knight of the Seven Kingdoms hype, House of the Dragon let-down, Brandon Sanderson talks smack Jan 22, 2025

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Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, House of the Dragon season 3, and a tribute to the late David Lynch. Plus, we dive into a recent Brandon Sanderson interview where he talks about the lack of a Stormlight movie/show and talks smack about OTHER shows. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with Mythic Quest, and the unbeatable WiC News Lightning Round!

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GRRM dissed, Neil Gaiman allegations escalate, Silo season 2 review Jan 16, 2025

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Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: updates from Westeros as Larry Correia and George R.R Martin go head-to-head in some writer drama. Also, our reactions to the new article dropped by Vulture/New York Magazine on the Neil Gaiman accusations, and our full review for Silo season 2! Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with Mythic Quest & Nnedi Okorafor's Death of the Author, and the fan-favorite WiC News Lightning Round!

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Early Severance season 2 review, The Last of Us sneak peak, a good Game of Thrones video game! Jan 09, 2025

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Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we've seen the first two episodes of Apple TV+'s Severance season 2 and we tell you our first impressions. PLUS, reactions to the new trailer drop for HBO's The Last of Us season 2 AND the upcoming Game of Thrones video games looks good...for a mobile game. Lastly, more What Are We Watching & Reading with Nosferatu, and the ever-famous WiC News Lightning Round!

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Your GUIDE to the 20 HOTTEST Sci-Fi & Fantasy Shows of 2025! Jan 01, 2025

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Welcome to Take The Black (not!)LIVE with your hosts, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman! In this episode, we’re counting down and ranking the 20 most anticipated sci-fi and fantasy TV shows of 2025! Which series will claim the top spot? Let’s break it all down!

From Stranger Things season 5 on Netflix to The Last of Us season 2 on HBO, and from the magical world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 on Disney+ to the gritty drama of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+, we’re covering all the biggest upcoming shows. We’ll also talk about The Sandman season 2 (Netflix), Star Wars: Andor season 2 (Disney+), IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO), The Witcher season 4 (Netflix), and so much more!

Some shows have been long-awaited, like Outlander season 8 (STARZ) and Black Mirror season 7 (Netflix), while others are fresh adaptations, like the animated Devil May Cry series (Netflix) and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO). Whatever your fandom, 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for sci-fi and fantasy TV.

Which of these epic shows are you most excited to watch? Let us know in the comments! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more deep dives into the world of sci-fi, fantasy, and TV entertainment!

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Everything you missed in the new Wheel of Time trailer! Dec 19, 2024

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Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we react to the latest teaser trailer from Amazon for A Wheel of Time season 3 and ask some very important questions for this upcoming season. PLUS, updates from House of the Dragon season 3 and a new Game of Thrones video game is coming! Lastly, more What Are We Watching & Reading with What We Do in the Shadows final season, and the world-famous WiC News Lightning Round!

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The Top 15 Fantasy and Sci-Fi Shows of 2024! Dec 11, 2024

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Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: We rank the Top 15 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Shows of 2024 - did your favorite make the list? Tune in to find out!

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WIND AND TRUTH spoiler-free review, plus big Game of Thrones universe news Dec 04, 2024

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Join Dan Selcke & Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In today's show, we take a look at some new pictures from the coffee table book House of the Dragon: Dawn of the Targaryen Civil War! What new details have we learned from this new book? Plus, our spoiler-free review of Brandon Sanderson's new book Wind and Truth! Will this satisfy fans of the Cosmere?? Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with Dune: Prophecy, and the world-famous WiC News Lightning Round!

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Big House of the Dragon season 3 news! Plus everything you should watch and read in December Nov 28, 2024

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Join Dan Selcke & Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In today's show, we recap some huge news related to House of the Dragon season 3, as well as some new casting announcements for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. PLUS, our preview of all the best TV, books, and movies coming out in December! Lastly, more What Are We Watching & Reading with Wicked & Dune: Prophecy, and the ever-famous WiC News Lightning Round!

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Early review for Wicked! Is it worth your time? Nov 21, 2024

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Join Dan Selcke & Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In today's show, Selcke gives his early review for the film adaptation of Wicked! Plus, more What Are We Watching & Reading with Arcane, and the world-famous WiC News Lightning Round!

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Our early reviews for Dune: Prophecy and Silo, plus lots of new Game of Thrones news Nov 14, 2024

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Join Dan Selcke & Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In today's show, more update from the ongoing saga of George R.R. Martin vs House of the Dragon - what did showrunner Ryan Condal have to say about the continuing back-and-forth? Also, our early reviews for Dune: Propphey & Silo season 2! Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with Arcane & The Penguin, plus the infamous WiC News Lightning Round!

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