Watching Now: House of the Dragon

Star Wars: The Acolyte has concluded, and the first Disney+ series set in the High Republic era has been a wild, potentially controversial, ride! Join Couch Soup contributors Lily K, Thomas Richards, Stef Watson, and Iain McParland for a Watching Now Special, discussing the series’ ups and downs. Did The Acolyte end satisfyingly or did it leave us gasping for more? What are our t

Dragon-y goodness has arrived! In our lore breakdown of House of the Dragon's Season 2 Episode 6, "Smallfolk," we chat about Alicent's demotion, Aemond's schemes and orchestrations, and Addam and Seasmoke's epic moment! Also, somebody please get Daemon out of Harrenhal–at this point, book Daemon and show Daemon would not sit with each other at lunch, and he's missing out on all t

In our breakdown of House of the Dragon’s “Regent,” we examine Alicent’s loss of her council, Rhaenys’ cherished memory, the confusion of the Bracken/Blackwood situation, and speculate on why HOTD feels so different from GOT. Plus, we’re diving into some deep topics, correcting the shoehorned Oedipus complex (if that's even the right phrase?), and examining the importan

Rook's Rest finally happened, and Liza and Michelle are joined by Kaelin and Lily to talk about Rhaenys and Aemond's big moments. We've got all perspectives here talking bad blood, dragon babies, and the battle we've been waiting for in our breakdown of "The Red Dragon and the Gold." There are reactions, salt, and tea galore as we dive into the lore that leads up to this big mid-se

House of the Dragon's "The Burning Mill" gave Liza and Michelle some THOUGHTS. They're back with Decoding Dragons, reacting to all the ways House of the Dragon is getting Targaryens, and the whole story - wrong. Don’t miss out: we're swimming in a sea of salt as we spill the "royal-tea" and break down the fire in each episode of Decoding Dragons, a show and podcast all about the

Let's break down the season finale episode of the Doctor Who series, Empire of Death. Sutekh, the God of Death, has been released and is causing havoc across the cosmos. It’s up to the Doctor, Ruby and Mel to try to stop the all-powerful being and answer the one question on all of our lips: who is Ruby’s mum? Will the Doctor be able to put that big dog down for good? Will we fi

Decoding Dragons is back again with tons of SALT as Liza and Michelle explain the lore for House of the Dragon’s Season 2 Episode 2: "I Love You Brother." We’re reacting to the Green Funeral, the change of Hands, and defending Fire & Blood's canon all in one episode. Don’t miss out: we spill the "royal-tea" and break down the fire in each episode of Decoding Dragons, a show a

The Legend of Ruby Sunday is the penultimate episode of the season, and it’s time to do some detective work! The Doctor, Ruby Sunday, and UNIT set out to discover what is going on with Susan Twist and Ruby’s mother. Join Couch Soup contributors Iain McParland, Ben Hazell, Charlotte Merritt, and Drew Lewis as they discuss the episodes’ ups and downs. Will Susan Twist be “The

Decoding Dragons returns as Liza and Michelle break down the lore for House of the Dragon’s Season 2 Episode 1: A Son for a Son. We’re talking about Cregan and the North, Alyn of Hull and Hugh Hammer, Blood and Cheese, and so much more. Don’t miss out: we spill the "royal-tea" and break down the fire in each episode of Decoding Dragons, a show and podcast all about the epic l

Join the Watching Now Doctor Who Podcast as we break down the latest episode of the series, Rogue. It’s Bridgerton fan-fiction in this week’s episode of Doctor Who! The Doctor and Ruby take a trip to the 1800s for an aristocratic romp. Unfortunately, there are shapeshifting aliens being tracked by a handsome Rogue bounty hunter spoiling all of the fun. Or maybe having too much