Published Dec 4, 2023

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer, Plus ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Curse’

Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald dissect the 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 trailer, exploring its narrative depth and potential to transcend spectacle, while providing insightful cultural commentary on "Fargo" and "The Curse," and analyzing the challenges facing blockbuster television in the era of streaming and CGI.

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Character Motivations

Chaos and Control

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