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When is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms set? Game of Thrones timeline explained
type: item
date: 2026-02-01T11:35:51.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: The latest chapter in HBO’s hit fantasy franchise has introduced two fan-favourite characters - but when is it set?
encoded: Despite the original series having come to an end seven years ago in 2019, the Game of Thrones universe has never felt more busy. Not only is prequel series House of the Dragon well underway, with a third season coming later this year, but a new addition to the franchise, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, has also just debuted. The new series, which has been highly praised by author George RR Martin, is based on his Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, introducing us to Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg as the former enters a crucial tourney. As with House of the Dragon, while fans should expect to see members of families previously introduced, they shouldn't expect to see any returning Game of Thrones characters, as it is set in a markedly different time period - and will continue to be so even in the already announced second season. But just how does the series fit into the timeline of George RR Martin's world? Read on for a full guide to the show's time period. When is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms set on the Game of Thrones universe timeline? A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set roughly a century before the first season of Game of Thrones, the award-winning series that kickstarted the expanded fantasy franchise. The events of the show - which adapts the first tale of Ser Dunk the Tall (played by Peter Claffey) and his young squire Egg (played by Dexter Sol Ansell) - take place around the year 209 After Conquest (AC). AC denotes the pivotal moment when Aegon Targaryen conquered the Seven Kingdoms and unified the realm. As you might expect, the history of Westeros is complex and deeply layered, with around nine distinct eras documented across roughly 12,000 years of history in George RR Martin’s extensive lore. Below, we’ve ordered the HBO series by franchise chronology, alongside key events from the history of Westeros. Here’s where A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms sits within the wider Westeros timeline: 101 to 131 AC - House of the Dragon season 1 132 to 133 AC -…

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Who are the Targaryens in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
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date: 2026-02-01T11:25:19.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky
description: A new era of Westeros brings with it a new generation of troubled Targaryens.
encoded: Ever since Game of Thrones, the on-screen world of Westeros hasn't been lacking in troubled individuals from one particular great family - the Targaryens. First, there was Daenerys and Viserys in Game of Thrones. Then, there was a whole boatload of them in House of the Dragon, the ongoing prequel series approaching its third season. Now, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has introduced us to some more, who come in to contact with Peter Claffey's Ser Duncan ‘Dunk’ the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell's Egg. The series is set roughly 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones, and explores a whole new era of Westeros in which House Targaryen still rules the (largely peaceful) realm, albeit without the terrifying might of dragons. But which Targaryen currently resides on the Iron Throne, and who are entering the tourney as contestants? Here is everything you need to know about the Targaryens in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Who are the key Targaryens in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/01/0205AKOTSKS01-74e8f08.jpg" width="6000" height="4000" alt="Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen, Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor Targaryen, Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" title="Finn Bennett as Aerion Targaryen, Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor Targaryen, Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" /> A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms features several notable members from House Targaryen as they journey to Ashford for the festivities. At this point in Westerosi history, King Daeron II Targaryen – known as Daeron the Good – rules the Iron Throne alongside his wife, Queen Myriah Martell. Set around 13 years after the end of the first Blackfyre Rebellion, the realm remains shadowed by the conflict, with lingering resentments and divided loyalties continuing to influence events – particularly among the more volatile members of the royal family. Prince Baelor …

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Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 release schedule: When are new episodes out?
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date: 2026-02-01T10:13:27.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Anime
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
description: The Culling Games are about to begin!
encoded: After a long wait, Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 has finally arrived, bringing the latest edition of one of the biggest anime series in the world back to our screens once more. The dark, supernatural action anime based on the equally popular manga series by Gege Akutami, Jujutsu Kaisen follows Yuji Itadori as he learns to wield jujutsu sorcery. After eating a cursed finger to save his classmate, Yuji gains supernatural powers and is enrolled in Tokyo Jujutsu High School to develop his skills and fight cursed spirits. Season 2 saw the culmination of the Shibuya Incident, an attack orchestrated by the ancient curse user Kenjaku, with the most powerful jujutsu sorcerer Satoru Gojo left sealed in the Prison Realm. If you've been patiently waiting for the story to continue, here's what you need to know about Jujutsu Kaisen season 3's release schedule. What is the Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 release schedule? New episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 began airing on Thursday 8 January 2026, with the premiere launching on streaming service Crunchyroll. The first two episodes were released together as a double bill. The show’s official X account has since confirmed that season 3 will be split into multiple parts, with Culling Game Arc Part 1 consisting of 12 episodes in total, running from 8 January to 26 March 2026. If the third season follows a similar release strategy to season 2, the rumoured 24-episode run could be split into two cours, with a standard three-month broadcast break between arcs. While this schedule remains subject to change, we'd expect the release schedule to look like this: Culling Game Arc Part 1: Episode 1 - Execution – 8 January 2026 Episode 2 - One More Time – 8 January 2026 Episode 3 - About the Culling Game - 15 January 2026 Episode 4 – Perfect Preparation - 22 January 2026 Episode 5 – 29 January 2026 Episode 6 – 5 February 2026 Episode 7 – 12 February 2026 Episode 8 – 19 February 2026 Episode 9 – 26 February 2026 Episode 10 – 5 March 2026 Episode 11 – 12 Ma…

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Coronation Street is officially canon in the MCU after Ben Kingsley Marvel reference
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date: 2026-01-29T14:53:40.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Marvel
subject: News
description: The world's longest-running soap has a surprising nod in the MCU
encoded: Well, we certainly didn’t have that on our 2026 bingo card! In an incredibly unexpected move, Marvel director Destin Daniel Cretton and writer Andrew Guest have effectively solidified Coronation Street - the iconic British soap set in Greater Manchester - as official canon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Yes you read that right: the long-running British soap - which recently celebrated its 65th birthday - has been referenced in the MCU, courtesy of the latest Marvel Spotlight series, Wonder Man. The flagship ITV series recently shared a landmark episode with fellow soap juggernaut Emmerdale called Corriedale, revolving around the fallout of a high-stakes multi-vehicle pile-up. The explosive event proved incredibly successful, with a record of nearly 5 million viewers tuning in live. The hour-long special marked the biggest TV peak audience for a soap since 2022, with many fans likening the crossover to their own juggernaut Avengers-esque event. The amusing reference appears in episode 2 of Wonder Man, titled Self-Tape, as Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s struggling actor Simon Williams seeks the help of Trevor Slattery (played by Oscar winner Sir Ben Kingsley) to film a self-tape for a casting agent. As Trevor welcomes Simon into his home, the up-and-coming actor admires the various scripts, props and tapes adorning the veteran actor’s room - before stopping at one tape in particular. Labelled Coronation Street, episodes 616 – 619 and 646 – 649, Simon points to this VHS tape and asks, "You played Ron Jenkins, right?". "Well done!" Trevor replies, before acting out an exchange in the iconic Rovers Return, ordering "a pint of bitter, please, and one for my friend". "Every Brit did their stint. The producers were thrilled to get me after my run as [King] Lear," he adds. The surprise exchange in Wonder Man proved an amusing, 'I understood that reference' moment for many British viewers, with several fans taking to social media to share their delight at the first official confi…

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Acclaimed literary fantasy universe from beloved author set for future adaptations on Apple TV in landmark deal
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date: 2026-01-29T13:03:25.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Apple TV is looking to the Cosmere for its next epic fantasy hit.
encoded: With fantasy adaptations proving prime real estate for streaming services and networks – courtesy of HBO’s wildly popular take on George RR Martin’s beloved Game of Thrones novels and prequels – it looks like Apple TV is staking its claim as the next major fantasy franchise home. Not content with adapting Isaac Asimov’s sprawling epic Foundation, Hugh Howey’s Wool trilogy and Martha Well’s The Murderbot Diaries, the streaming service has reportedly turned to beloved fantasy author Brandon Sanderson for its next big instalment. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Apple TV has closed an “unprecedented deal” to secure the rights to Sanderson’s Cosmere – an interconnected fictional literary universe comprising 24 novels, several series, graphic novels, short stories and novellas. The streamer is reportedly looking to first adapt the Mistborn series for film and The Stormlight Archive series for television, with a treasure trove of books across the Cosmere’s various sagas to draw from. The author revealed that this isn’t the first time he has taken the project’s rights to Hollywood, noting in a recent statement that he originally sought a partner for the adaptation back in 2016. He also discussed his reasons for choosing Apple TV, explaining that the streamer wants to be “a true partner” and that he feels “they really get what I want to do” offering the right levels of approvals and control over the adaptations. View oEmbed on the source website He went on to praise the platform’s track record of high quality shows, adding: “Apple does fewer things, but with higher quality, than some other studios.” “I find virtually everything of theirs I watch is excellent and creator driven,” he continued. Sanderson also shared an update on the next five months, revealing that he will be writing the Mistborn screenplay as his full time focus. He reassured fans, however, that he will "focus on doing it carefully and right". “I promise not to get too distracted to do books. However, if…

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Will there be a Wonder Man season 2? Latest news and speculation
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date: 2026-01-28T10:00:44.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Marvel
description: Could Marvel’s most meta Disney+ series return for another season?
encoded: As Marvel’s latest character makes his small-screen debut in the hugely meta Disney+ series Wonder Man, many fans are already wondering whether the show could be granted the (very rare) greenlight for a second season. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and fan favourite Sir Ben Kingsley, the series follows up-and-coming actor Simon Williams as he attempts to make his mark in Hollywood. Hoping to land an audition for the lead role in an in-universe reboot of Wonder Man, Simon enlists the help of the hapless Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley). Marvel live-action Disney+ shows have often been one-and-done affairs, typically designed either to introduce new characters into the MCU or to further explore existing ones in standalone - or spinoff - stories. Series such as Wandavision, Echo, Ironheart, She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, Agatha All Along and Moon Knight all fall into this category. Very rarely have viewers been rewarded with a second instalment, with Loki proving the most notable exception. Wonder Man was originally conceived as a limited series - but could the much-praised dynamic between its two leads help it buck the trend? Read on for everything you need to know about the potential for a Wonder Man season 2. We’ll keep this page updated with the latest news on a potential second season as soon as anything is announced. Will there be a second series of Wonder Man on Disney+? Hollywood satire meets superhero origin — Wonder Man was originally devised as a limited series, with just one season planned. Following the debut of the first season on Disney+, there has been no official announcement from Marvel Studios or Disney+ regarding a follow-up. However, with it’s meta format and strong central performances, the door may not be completely closed for Simon and Trevor. According to Brad Winderbaum, Head of Marvel Television and animation, the decision ultimately comes down to audience response and whether the show actually finds an audience on the streaming platform. Speaking to En…

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Emmerdale and Boots star confirmed for major villain role in God of War TV series
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date: 2026-01-22T12:50:47.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Enter Heimdall, the Watchman of Asgard!
encoded: Hot on the heels of announcing titular protagonist Kratos alongside Thor’s wife Sif, Prime Video has revealed another major role for its upcoming God of War series with its latest casting news. Deadline has confirmed that Emmerdale and Boots star Max Parker is the latest actor to join the cast of Prime Video’s upcoming God of War TV adaptation, alongside Ryan Hurst and Teresa Palmer. Parker will be playing Heimdall Odinson, the Watchman of Asgard and one of Odin’s sons – a major antagonist in the Sony video game franchise who proves a key obstacle to Kratos and his son, Atreus. Described as “handsome and dynamic” but “unappreciated by his father and underestimated by the rest of the family” the character is driven by a desire to earn the favour of his father and family, and, as a result, improve his position within the hierarchy of the famous Norse dynasty. Although Heimdall does not feature in the 2018 God of War game, he plays a major role as the Herald of Ragnarök in the 2022 sequel God of War Ragnarök, as the father-and-son duo set out to end the reign of Odin, King of Asgard. Fans who have yet to play the award-winning video games may recognise the character from Idris Elba’s portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but this is a very different take on Heimdall, who is depicted as a far more detestable villain in the God of War franchise. Following breakout roles in British soaps Casualty and Emmerdale, Parker has gone on to star as Mikhail Tanner in Peacock’s fantasy horror series Vampire Academy, as Sgt Sullivan in Netflix’s military comedy drama Boots, and as Manny in the fifteenth series of Doctor Who. The upcoming TV adaptation from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios - which has already been renewed for a second season - will focus on the franchise’s Norse era. With this latest casting announcement, it appears that the series will be integrating Heimdall much earlier in the story. The series comes from Outlander and For All Mankind writer a…

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 release date speculation and news
type: item
date: 2026-01-22T10:55:49.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: Everything we know so far about The Titan's Curse.
encoded: Warning: the following article contains spoilers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2. Percy Jackson and the Olympians has wrapped its Sea of Monsters arc on Disney+, with all eyes now turning to the third chapter in this flashy adaptation. Following the action-packed season 2 finale – and that unexpected twist involving Thalia (Tamara Smart) – fans were treated to an exciting reveal midway through the credits. Based on the beloved Rick Riordan books, the story chronicles the formative years of demigod Percy (Walker Scobell) as he gets to know the wild world of ancient Greek gods to which he belongs. The series has proven a breakout hit for Disney+, so it's no surprise that a third season is currently in production in Vancouver – and further along than you might expect! Indeed, with its stars growing up fast and its viewers eager to see every book adapted to the screen, the team behind Percy Jackson and the Olympians are racing to bring us more episodes as soon as possible. Here's what we know so far about Percy Jackson season 3 on Disney+. Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 release date speculation As the credits rolled on the season 2 cliffhanger, fans were treated to an unexpected first look at the third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, before Disney confirmed that the upcoming instalment will debut later this year – an impressive turnaround indeed. The mid-credits footage from the upcoming season teased a highly anticipated moment from the third novel in Rick Riordan’s series, The Titan’s Curse, with Percy (Walker Scobell) & Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) taking to the dance floor. As Annabeth leads Percy onto the dance floor, she pulls him closer and the pair begin to slow dance to Stephen Sanchez’s Until I Found You, teasing the huge Percabeth moment book fans have been waiting for. The scene will adapt the moment the duo go undercover at Westover Hall, a military academy in Maine, in the hope of rescuing three hostages. “First look. Fir…

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How to watch Doctor Who in order - including official TV spin-offs
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date: 2026-01-19T13:54:15.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: The whole Whoniverse in order - get ready for the trip of a lifetime!
encoded: Doctor Who fans are counting down the days until the show makes its official return for the 2026 Christmas special. With the shocking Billie Piper cliffhanger at the end of the two-part season 15 finale, The Reality War, the Doctor Who fandom is undoubtedly holding its breath for the secrets behind the surprise regeneration. As we gear up for the next Christmas special, written by Russell T Davies, why not catch up on everything the Whoniverse has to offer? With a few exceptions, including the very first serial and a couple of Tom Baker classics, almost the entire Whoniverse is available on BBC iPlayer, ready for you to dive in. So, here’s how to watch the whole Whoniverse in order. Get ready for the (timey-wimey) trip of a lifetime! How to watch Doctor Who in release date order The following list is by release order, including Doctor Who and its main spin-offs: Torchwood (four seasons), The Sarah Jane Adventures (five seasons) and Class (one season), plus the failed spin-off K-9 and Company (just one pilot episode), Tales of the TARDIS (one season), and the next spin-off on the horizon, The War Between the Land and the Sea. It's not essential to watch them in release order – you could watch all of Doctor Who followed by its spin-offs one by one – but there is some crossover between the main series and the spin-offs, so if you want the full experience, release order is the way to go! Some of the early episodes of Doctor Who have been lost, with some being revived in the form of animation. An Unearthly Child, Doctor Who's first story (which consists of four episodes), did not arrive on BBC iPlayer with the rest of the episodes on 1st November 2023. The BBC confirmed to RadioTimes.com that this is because of a rights issue - however, it is available to watch elsewhere. Doctor Who season 1 (1963) Doctor Who season 2 (1964) Doctor Who season 3 (1965) Doctor Who season 4 (1966) Doctor Who season 5 (1967) Doctor Who season 6 (1968) Doctor Who season 7 (1970) Doctor Who se…

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Who is Lyonel Baratheon - AKA The Laughing Storm - in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
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date: 2026-01-19T04:00:26.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: Forget Robert Baratheon – the Laughing Storm steals the show.
encoded: Warning: Spoilers ahead for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 1. The latest entry in HBO’s hugely popular fantasy universe transports viewers back almost a decade before the events of Game of Thrones, bridging the gap between the prequel, House of the Dragon, and the original series. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offers a fresh perspective on Westeros, a realm in a rare period of relative peace, where the Great Houses - rather than warring - compete in the jousting celebrations at the (infamous) Ashford tourney. As the series introduces the titular characters, viewers also meet a host of entertaining and charismatic individuals from familiar Great Houses - none more so than the amusing ancestor of Robert, Stannis, and Renly Baratheon. Here’s everything you need to know about Lyonel Baratheon! Who is Lyonel Baratheon in the Knight of Seven Kingdoms? Lyonel Baratheon, known as the Laughing Storm, is the current Lord of Storm’s End and head of House Baratheon during Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. He’s one of the most amusing and distinct characters at the Ashford tourney, often sporting the outrageously large antlered helm of his House during the festivities - and not just on the field. Lyonel is also famous for laughing loudly at his opponents during their matches, clearly relishing his role as an entertainer, which earned him the nickname "The Laughing Storm." Dunk first meets the Lord when Raymun takes him to enjoy the food and festivities at Baratheon’s tent for supper. After Lyonel offers a hundred gold to "the man, beast, or god who sticks me best," the hedge knight is summoned to the Lord’s head table. What follows is a comical misunderstanding: the heir to Storm’s End believes Dunk has come to the tent for his head, as he arrives empty-handed to curry favour. However, the misunderstanding quickly turns humorous, and the two form an amusing bond, drunkenly dancing together before Lyonel shares tales of his daring adventures - with Dunk listening attentively…

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Who are Raymun and Steffon Fossoway in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
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date: 2026-01-19T04:00:18.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: With A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms officially here, it's time to meet two wildly different apples from the House Fossoway tree - Raymun and Steffon.
encoded: Warning: Spoilers ahead for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 1. The Hedge Knight marks the beginning of a brand-new instalment in HBO’s Game of Thrones universe with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, as the series introduces key characters from George R.R. Martin’s novellas in a brand-new time period in Westerosi history. With Ser Dunk (Peter Claffey) and his young squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) navigating the festivities of the Ashford tourney, the hedge knight bumps into a variety of lords, ladies, knights, and squires who are ancestors of key Game of Thrones families along the way. However, the prequel also affords more screen time to some of the more overlooked Houses from the best-selling novels, with House Fossoway given a more prominent role in proceedings. While the House - who are bannermen to House Tyrell of Highgarden - has been mentioned and their banners displayed previously in Game of Thrones, primarily via Symun Fossoway, two members of the family will play a much larger role in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Here’s everything you need to know about Raymun and Steffon Fossoway! Who are Raymun and Steffon Fossoway in A Knight of Seven Kingdoms? Ser Steffon Fossoway is a knight and the heir to House Fossoway of Cider Hall, while Raymun is his younger cousin and squire. Like Ser Dunk, Steffon is also competing in the jousting tourney at Ashford, with Lord Ashford hosting the events in celebration of his daughter’s thirteenth name day. Dunk first meets the Fossoway pair as they spar and practise sword fighting ahead of the tournament. However, it quickly becomes clear that Ser Steffon treats his younger cousin cruelly, kicking Raymun into the wooden barriers and breaking them in the process. As Raymun gets to his feet to fight back, Ser Steffon easily swats him aside and slaps him to the ground. "Don’t muck about with me, Raymun. You’re a good-for-nothing, useless rat," he jeers. As Dunk looks on in dismay, torn over whether he should intervene, Ser …

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Who is Dexter Sol Ansell? Meet the star behind Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
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date: 2026-01-18T08:00:53.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: Meet the franchise’s newest young lead in HBO’s eagerly awaited Westeros prequel.
encoded: With Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the third instalment of House of the Dragon just around the corner, it’s certainly a fantastic time to be a fantasy fan! The latest franchise offering, based on The Hedge Knight – the first story in the beloved Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas – sees the debut of the fan-favourite characters and unlikely heroes. The success of the highly anticipated HBO TV adaptation undoubtedly rests on the casting and chemistry of its leading duo, with the towering hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his surprisingly wise beyond-his-years young squire, known as “Egg”, sharing a particularly heartwarming dynamic. Casting for the lead roles in the second Game of Thrones prequel was first announced back in April 2024, with ex-rugby player Peter Claffey revealed as Ser Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg. Following the announcement, co-creator, writer, and executive producer George RR Martin took to his renowned personal blog, Not a Blog, to share his thoughts on the casting, praising the young actor for his “wonderful auditions”. He continued: “He’s got an amazing amount of experience for his age. I am told he cannot wait to shave his head. (Love that sort of commitment). Peter and Dexter. They should make one hell of a pair.” Martin also expressed his approval of the adaptation itself, revealing “I’ve seen all six episodes now (the last two in rough cuts, admittedly), and I loved them,” he wrote. “Dunk and Egg have always been favourites of mine, and the actors we found to portray them are just incredible.” The Game of Thrones franchise first hit HBO over a decade ago, capturing a treasure trove of fans while launching the careers of many of its child stars. Sophie Turner, for example, has since gone on to be cast as the titular lead in Amazon MGM Studios’ rebooted Tomb Raider series, while House of the Dragon young star Milly Alcock is set to lead her own DC film as Supergirl later this year. The same will no d…

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Game of Thrones's next sequel idea risks falling into a major TV trap – this is what it should do instead
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date: 2026-01-16T14:03:34.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Comment
description: The real challenge now is showing the restraint to recognise when a character’s story - like Arya Stark’s - is already finished.
encoded: As A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms edges closer to landing on HBO and Sky, fresh details have emerged about yet another possible Game of Thrones spin-off, along with an update on a separate project long in development. Let’s be honest: since the controversial final season of Game of Thrones came to a close almost seven years ago, there’s been no shortage of prequel and spin-off HBO projects bandied about. Whether that’s Flea Bottom, Bloodmoon, Ten Thousand Ships or Snow, the list goes on. And now we can add another to that ever-growing tally. It’s no surprise that fans of the fantasy franchise are feeling a certain fatigue and disenchantment when a new project is teased, as many haven’t even made it past the starting point before they’re quietly shelved. You can certainly empathise with Star Wars fans on this basis. Interestingly, the latest talks about a Game of Thrones spin-off (not prequel) are definitely not expected, but have come from quite the left (or should we say, west?) field. That’s right: the very first spin-off sequel would revolve around legacy character (and assassin extraordinaire) Arya Stark. Yes, it’s a baffling decision, as the character was last seen embarking on a new adventure aboard a Stark ship, teasing: "What's west of Westeros? That's where all the maps stop. That's where I'm going." However, details of the news emerged from an in-depth profile of the revered scribe George RR Martin by The Hollywood Reporter, in which an insider revealed that the project is in "very early development" at HBO, with Drops of Jupiter writer Quoc Dang Tran already on board. Other details revealed around the Stark spin-off include the (very random) setting of the “Mediterranean-like land of Essos” - which is very much not west of Westeros - and no actors have yet been cast, including Maisie Williams. Depending on the show’s timelines, this shift for Arya Stark to be in Essos risks lessening the impact of Game of Thrones’s already controversial finale by undoing …

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release date, trailer and latest news
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date: 2026-01-16T11:54:42.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: Another era in Westeros history is set to be explored on screen.
encoded: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms bursts onto the screen this month, showing viewers the lighter side of life in Westeros after many years of bleak and bloody storytelling. Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell lead the cast as mismatched duo Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, nicknamed Egg, who became fan favourites in a trilogy of novellas by Game of Thrones author George RR Martin. The novelist has been vocally enthusiastic about this latest TV spin-off, which should come as relief to anyone troubled by his criticisms of House of the Dragon – which have not softened during the show's hiatus. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is headed up by producer Ira Parker, whose past work includes the divisive Thrones prequel, plus action drama The Last Ship, dark comedy Better Things and spy miniseries The Sympathizer. So far, he seems to have done a good job, with our own A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review calling it the "best visit to Westeros in nearly a decade". If you're as excited as we are about the new series, read on for everything you need to know about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – including its premiere date on Sky Atlantic and NOW. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release date A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will premiere on Sky Atlantic and NOW on Monday 19th January 2026 in the UK, airing first at 3am (to coincide with the US debut) and again at 9pm that same day. In the US, the show will air on HBO and HBO Max on Sundays, starting from 18th January. The finale will drop six weeks later both here and across the pond – but that won't be the end of Dunk and Egg's journey! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms scored an early renewal for season 2, which is filming right now (as of December 2025), and HBO executive Francesca Orci has expressed hope for a trilogy. She told Deadline last year: "You're going to be so impressed by Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell as Dunk and Egg... So much so that we're already planning on how we build this for three seasons in total. …

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How to watch Star Trek in order – both release and chronological orders
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date: 2026-01-16T11:29:18.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
subject: Star Trek (franchise)
description: From The Original Series to Starfleet Academy, here's how to watch the entire Star Trek canon in order.
encoded: With the franchise continuing the events of Discovery in the far flung future, Starfleet Academy marks the first Star Trek series to be set primarily within the hallowed institution, following a whole new generation of competitive cadets. The Paramount Plus series is set in the 32nd century and follows a new group of Starfleet recruits at the iconic San Francisco academy, as they’re taught by a collection of new and returning faces. With fan-favourite characters such as Voyager’s EMH (Robert Picardo) and Discovery’s Commander Jett Reno (Tig Notaro) returning - along with a whole assortment of wide-ranging Easter eggs - there’s certainly plenty for Trekkies to enjoy. But if you're feeling a little daunted by the depth of the lore and the sheer amount of Star Trek at your disposal, never fear! Read on for our overview of how to watch Star Trek in both release and chronological order. Once you have all the information you need, venture forth into the final frontier. How to watch Star Trek in release order Arguably, the most faithful way of watching Star Trek is in the order each series was made, allowing you to follow the franchise from its inception and explore its universe as the original fans did decades ago. It makes sense to do it this way as while the shows do jump around in terms of time period, they still find ways to build on what came before in order of release. In that sense, you're likely to get a slightly more complete picture of Star Trek by watching in this order, instead of piecing the shows together in a chronological timeline. Star Trek release order (films listed in italics) Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS) Star Trek: The Animated Series (TAS) The first six Star Trek films (The Motion Picture up to Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country) Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) Star Trek: Generations Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9) Star Trek: Voyager (VOY) Star Trek films 8-10 (First Contact, Insurrection, Nemesis) Star Trek: Enterprise (ENT) Star T…

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Game of Thrones star in stylish first look at all-new Tomb Raider TV series
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date: 2026-01-15T15:39:52.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: News
description: The Queen of the North has certainly had a costume – and career – change!
encoded: Following the first casting announcement for the new Tomb Raider series back in September 2025, fans have been dying to see Sophie Turner in costume as Lara Croft. Well, that wait is finally over, as Amazon MGM Studios has officially unveiled the first look at the former Game of Thrones star in the iconic adventuring get-up – celebrating the news that production is now under way on the latest adaptation. Clad in the character’s hallmark ensemble of shorts, a green tank top, red shades, fingerless leather gloves and multiple gun holsters, Turner evidently looks the part. Alongside the iconic costume, the X-Men star’s pose is very much reminiscent of the cover art from the original trilogy of Tomb Raider games. The reveal comes hot on the heels (or, in Lara Croft’s case, combat boots!) of the announcement that The Thursday Murder Club and The Celebrity Traitors star Celia Imrie will also be joining the cast of the upcoming Prime Video series. Imrie is set to play a new character named Francine, the head of advancement at the British Museum. Other big-name additions to the cast include Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs. The Avatar and Alien icon Weaver will portray Evelyn Wallis, a mysterious woman keen to exploit Lara’s talents, while Harry Potter and The White Lotus star Isaacs will play Atlas de Mornay – one of the franchise’s canon characters. Other roles from the iconic games confirmed to feature include Zip, Lara Croft’s long-standing tech support and trusted friend, who will be played by Martin Bobb-Semple. Meanwhile, the Croft family’s long-serving butler Winston – fondly remembered by many ’90s kids as the character they locked in the walk-in freezer – will also make an appearance, with Outlander and House of the Dragon actor Bill Paterson bringing him to life. The upcoming Prime Video series is led by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the Emmy-winning creator of Fleabag, and follows her work on Mr & Mrs Smith, which she later departed from. Waller-Bridge signed an exclus…

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When is Star Trek: Starfleet Academy set? Timeline explained
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date: 2026-01-15T08:00:23.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Paramount Plus
description: The Star Trek franchise boldly goes back to school with a brand new class of cadets.
encoded: As the latest Star Trek entry, Starfleet Academy, beams onto streaming service Paramount+, fans could certainly be forgiven for being confused about where it sits in the current timeline of the beloved, long-running sci-fi franchise. 2017's Star Trek: Discovery kicked off a whole new era for Trek, with Paramount significantly expanding the existing canon. Since then, we’ve had a variety of instalments, ranging from an animated comedy and an animated children’s show to prequels, legacy sequels, and even a made-for-streaming movie. But with franchise captain Alex Kurtzman behind so many different projects, it’s easy to be left baffled by the continuity puzzle of the Star Trek timeline. Need a hand? Here's where Starfleet Academy fits on the current Star Trek. When is Star Trek: Starfleet Academy set? The ninth(!) live-action series centres on the newly reopened Starfleet Academy in San Francisco and is set in the 32nd Century, an era where no storyteller has gone before. Therefore, the series takes place over 800 years after the events of the much loved Roddenberry/Berman Era wave, including The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. Starfleet Academy is for all intents and purposes a direct Star Trek: Discovery spinoff, complete with significant legacy characters such as Mary Wiseman’s Sylvia Tilly and Tig Notaro’s Jett Reno returning, along with Oded Fehr’s 32nd-century Admiral, Charles Vance. Opening with an explanation of the galaxy wide cataclysmic event known as ‘the Burn’ in which the Federation and Starfleet almost didn’t survive, the series focuses on the rebuilding of Starfleet in the far flung future with a whole new generation. Where does Starfleet Academy sit in the Star Trek timeline? Here’s where Starfleet Academy sits on the Star Trek timeline: 2151 to 2161: Enterprise 2256 to 2258: Discovery (seasons 1-2) 2259 onwards: Strange New Worlds 2265 to 2269: Star Trek TOS 2324: Section 31 2364 to 2370: The Next Generation 2369 to 2375: Deep Space Nin…

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Will there be a Stranger Things season 5 episode 9 and what is Conformity Gate?
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date: 2026-01-08T13:49:46.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: Netflix
description: A bizarre new rumour has taken over the Stranger Things fandom.
encoded: A bizarre (and recently confirmed false) rumour has taken over the Stranger Things fandom. Just days after the Stranger Things season 5 finale, fans have proven they're not ready to say goodbye to the Netflix phenomenon thanks to a bizarre conspiracy theory. Some viewers took to social media to insist that the series isn't in fact finished, and that there is a secret 'episode 9' on its way, after some were left less than impressed by how the show ended, particularly when it came to Eleven's (Millie Bobby Brown) ambiguous fate. News of the upcoming Stranger Things season 5 documentary further stoked the fires, but the latest update from the streaming service has seemingly quashed this theory. So, here's everything you need to know about the strange viral rumours and "Conformity Gate". Will there be a Stranger Things season 5 episode 9? View Green Video on the source website No, there will not be another episode of Stranger Things. Netflix has confirmed this with its latest update. The streaming service took to social media to set the record straight, updating the bio of the show’s official Instagram account to read: “ALL EPISODES OF STRANGER THINGS ARE NOW PLAYING.” Remember – friends don’t lie! The only episode that has been announced is a behind-the-scenes documentary, One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5, which debuts on Monday 12th January 2026. The show's creators, the Duffer Brothers, have not directly addressed the rumours, but have frequently referenced season 5 episode 8, titled The Rightside Up, being the final episode of the show. Speaking recently to Variety about Eleven's ambiguous ending, Matt Duffer said: "It’s been something on our mind for a really long time. "That was the original ending of the show when it was designed as a limited series, that El has to sacrifice herself in some way. I mean, the first thing we did when we were working on season 5 was to talk about the ending and specifically talk about Eleven and, it was hard. "This…

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Why won't there be a Stranger Things season 6?
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date: 2026-01-01T01:00:14.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: “We don’t want it to be one of those shows that runs out of gas.”
encoded: Season 5 of Stranger Things wrapped up nearly a decade's worth of storytelling with the emotional finale The Rightside Up, with fans (reluctantly) saying goodbye to Hawkins’ beloved inhabitants in the feature-length episode. The '80s-set supernatural sci-fi series has undoubtedly become one of Netflix’s biggest shows, holding an almost unrivalled cultural grip over that time. But all good things must come to an end, with the five seasons always forming part of the Duffer Brothers’ plan for the series. The pair are now moving on to two new projects for the streaming service - The Boroughs and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen - but they aren’t locking the door to the Upside Down forever. An animated spin-off is coming later this year, alongside a top-secret live-action project also on the way. Meanwhile, the stage show Stranger Things: The First Shadow remains hugely popular, both in the West End in the UK and on Broadway in the US. For now, here’s what the Duffer Brothers have said about wrapping up this chapter of Stranger Things, as well as what the future holds for the franchise. Why won't there be a Stranger Things season 6? The creators have long held the view that the show would run for only four or five seasons, admitting they didn’t want the Netflix behemoth to be “one of those shows that runs out of gas” as fans lost interest. And that certainly hasn’t been the case. The first chapter of the fifth and final season racked up a whopping 59.6 million views in its first five days - the best premiere week ever for an English-language series on the streaming service. The Duffer brothers previously discussed during press for season 2 that they wanted Stranger Things to have a “really finite ending”, even turning to Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan for advice on how to nail a satisfying conclusion. Matt Duffer told Radio Times: "Filming the ending was very emotional. We made it so everybody’s final scene in the show was their final day on the set." "Each of …

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10 TV shows to watch after Stranger Things season 5 – including incredible hidden gems
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date: 2025-12-31T12:00:48.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: It's time to prepare for a Hawkins-shaped hole in your life.
encoded: These shows may just fill that Hawkins-shaped hole in your heart after Stranger Things season 5. After almost a decade of Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, Demogorgon and Demodog battles, and death-defying adventures in the Upside Down, the last chapter of the Duffer Brothers' sci-fi fantasy horror behemoth is finally coming to a close – and we’re as bereft as you are. Netflix’s Stranger Things is about to end, leaving a Dustin-shaped hole in many fans’ hearts and minds. Thankfully, multiple spin-offs are in the works, including Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85 – an animated series featuring the original gang, planned for release in 2026. While we wait for the next chapters in this soon-to-be-expanded sci-fi universe, there are plenty of other series to dive into in the meantime. Whether you’re after more Dungeons & Dragons-inspired fantasy adventures, sci-fi monster mayhem, or twisty horror, these shows are perfect for filling the Stranger Things-sized void. Scroll on to find our top 10 shows which you can tune into after Stranger Things. 1. It: Welcome to Derry Where can I watch it? Sky/HBO Max The prequel to Stephen King’s iconic (and nightmare-fuelled!) 1986 novel — featuring the evil, shapeshifting entity known as Pennywise the Clown — hit Sky and HBO Max earlier this year. It: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel to Andy Muschietti’s films, with the series set in the early, swinging sixties. The events unfold 27 years before the dark deeds of It Chapter One, in 1962, as more of the town’s children begin to mysteriously go missing. Star Amanda Christine, who plays Ronnie in the prequel, explained how Pennywise star Bill Skarsgård was kept hidden on set: "I had wanted to see him [on set], but like the way we were kind of working, he was kind of kept like a secret, in a way, and it was like, very top secret.” “We kind of got glimpses of him here and now and then, but once we got to that official scene, when we got to see him, it was so scary because he's tall, his out…

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Stranger Things season 5 cast guide: New and returning actors
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date: 2025-12-22T11:30:33.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: The first four episodes are here.
encoded: The first volume of Stranger Things's fifth and final season is finally upon us, launching all the main nerds back onto our screens for one final battle against big bad Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). With numerous storylines to conclude in a satisfying manner, viewers will be pleased to hear that the Duffer Brothers have decided to remain focused on the core cast members in season 5 rather than welcoming too many new faces to the fray. "We're doing our best to resist [adding new characters] for season 5," Matt Duffer previously told Indiewire. "We're trying not to do that so we can focus on the OG characters, I guess." Having said that, there are a handful of newbies this time around, including '90s icon Linda Hamilton, who plays the mysterious Dr Kay. While we wait for season 5 volume 2 to drop later in December, Netflix has treated us to a trailer for the next instalment, which foreshadows plenty of doom for our favourite heroes as Vecna is seen growing in strength and preparing to execute his masterplan, while fan-favourite characters Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) and Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo) are seen fearing for their lives. Need a recap of this season's cast members ahead of the next instalment? Read on for everything you need to know about the returning and new cast members in Stranger Things season 5. Stranger Things season 5 cast guide The following cast members are in Stranger Things 5. David Harbour as Jim Hopper Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven / Jane Hopper Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers Noah Schnapp as Will Byers Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield Joe Keery as Steve Harrington Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley Brett Gelman as Murray Bauman Jamie Campbell Bower as Henry Creel / One / Vecna Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler Jake Connelly as Derek Turnb…

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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release date, cast, latest news
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date: 2025-12-22T11:08:20.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Paramount Plus
description: A new Star Trek series is on its way!
encoded: Following the success of recent Star Trek spin-offs like Star Trek: Discovery and Strange New Worlds, a new series is on the way. This time round, rather than depicting the adventures of a typical starship crew, it will take place at Starfleet Academy. Starfleet Academy has a long history in Star Trek canon as the institution where every Starfleet officer received their education. It's located in San Francisco, and while we've visited this location many times before, we can expect Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to look very different. That's because this show takes place in the 32nd century, around 800 years after the events of The Next Generation. This far-future setting ties into the events of Star Trek: Discovery, and although we'll see a few crossover characters, it sounds like Starfleet Academy will have a pretty different tone. Here's everything you need to know about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, from its release date to its plot and cast! Star Trek: Starfleet Academy release date Good news, Trekkies - there isn’t long to wait for the next instalment in the franchise. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is set to beam onto Paramount+ on Thursday 15th January 2026. The series will launch with its first two episodes, followed by weekly releases for the remaining eight episodes. Season one will consist of 10 episodes in total, and Paramount+ appears confident in the show’s future, with a second season already in development. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy cast Thanks to the show's setting, the main cast will skew younger than previous Star Trek spin-offs. Most of the lead characters are Starfleet trainees played by relative newcomers, including Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, and George Hawkins. Some of those cadets will be as young as 16 (or the equivalent age for their species), so we can expect some elements of teen drama in the show. However, we'll also see some familiar stars playing older characters, with Holly Hunter leading the cast as the chancellor of …

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The Mighty Nein ending explained: Every twist and reveal broken down
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date: 2025-12-22T10:00:07.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
description: With The Gentleman’s plan in motion, the Mighty Nein attempt a daring infiltration of the Soltryce Academy - but do they succeed?
encoded: **Warning: Contains spoilers for The Mighty Nein finale.** The tense conclusion to the first season of Critical Role’s animated adaptation of The Mighty Nein is upon us. Can this ragtag group of misfits finally get their act together, successfully retrieve the Luxon Beacon, and help stop the war between the Dwendalian Empire and the Kryn Dynasty - proving they’re not, in fact, "a bag of idiots"? But with the ancient relic locked away inside the Soltryce Academy under the watchful eye of Trent Ikithon - the Archmage who has orchestrated the escalating conflict - and his deadly Volstruckers, along with the Empire’s forces, the odds of successfully pulling off such a heist are incredibly slim, even with the help of the charismatic Gentleman. As if that wasn’t daunting enough, Caleb has a score to settle with his former mentor and abuser. Will he stick to the plan and help his newfound friend, Nott, retrieve the Beacon, or will he give in to the temptation of revenge? The Zadash job is a monumental undertaking, made all the more perilous with the city’s guards on high alert. So when the Mighty Nein steal an enchanted invitation to gain access to the final night of the Harvest Close festival, do they manage to pull off their biggest job yet? It’s time to delve into the climactic events of The Mighty Nein season finale. The Mighty Nein Ending explained: Does the party steal the beacon? Well, not quite. Their ambitious plan to infiltrate the Soltryce Academy during the Harvest Close festival party, distract Archmage Trent Ikithon and the Volstruckers, while Caleb and Nott retrieve the Luxon Beacon, surprisingly worked out - even with Beau and Jester having to swap roles and Nott having to confront her fear of water. However, even best laid plans go awry, and the heist screeches to a halt after Caleb falters when his former mentor and abuser tempts him with the power of the Luxon Beacon and Dunamancy. "We could discover its secrets and push beyond any arcanist in history," …

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Acclaimed Doctor Who and Gentlemen Jack director Amanda Brotchie dies – as Russell T Davies pays tribute
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date: 2025-12-19T12:04:27.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: News
description: “God, we adored her.”
encoded: Russell T Davies has led tributes to the “wonderful” acclaimed Doctor Who and Gentleman Jack director Amanda Brotchie following her death, describing her as “bright and sharp and kind”. Brotchie directed two episodes of the beloved BBC sci-fi drama for the 15th series, Lux and The Well, starring Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor. Davies said in a statement following the tragic news of her passing: “So sad to hear that the wonderful Amanda Brotchie has died. We adored her on Doctor Who, every single department loved her.” “She directed two amazing episodes, Lux and The Well – both demanded so much precision and style and imagination, unlike any other episodes, and she knocked them out of the park. Brilliantly. He added: “And she was so much fun! Bright and sharp and kind and questioning and always determined to make things better, better, better. Ooh, she could be beady, peering at the script, niggling away at something… until we all realised she was right! The statement continued: “God, we adored her. An award-winning Australian film-maker, she had huge success over here with Gentleman Jack, Riot Women, tons of shows, everyone wanted her. And we got lucky.” He continued: “Knowing that she didn’t have much time left, and at peace with that, she wrote to me last week about Doctor Who, 'I’m so glad I got to work with you and the team, it was a career and personal highlight.' For us, too.” “What a terrible loss. All the love to Adam Zwar and family & friends. Good night darling.” The award-winning Australian screen writer, director and producer passed away after an illness, as confirmed in a statement by her husband and creative co-collaborator, actor Adam Zwar. “I’m so sad to tell you that today we lost our beautiful Amanda. Most of you will know her feats as a director – Doctor Who, Gentleman Jack, Lowdown (which she also created), Renegade Nell and Riot Women – that she had a doctorate in linguistics, and was in the seminal 1980s band Not Drowning, Waving. But her prior…

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David Tennant recalls origins of the Tenth Doctor and early "scrutiny" 20 years after Doctor Who debut
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date: 2025-12-19T11:50:21.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: "There was a lot of pressure and a lot of scrutiny."
encoded: It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since David Tennant emerged as one of the most beloved incarnations of the Doctor in the Doctor Who Christmas Special The Christmas Invasion, which aired on Christmas Day 2005. To celebrate the milestone, Tennant joined the festive edition of the Whoniverse Show to reflect on the episode, sharing insights and memories from his first full-length appearance as the Tenth Doctor. "People are always like, ‘Oh, how did you decide how your Doctor was going to be, how you were going to talk? Did you and Russell have long conversations? Did you sit up all night discussing the ins and outs of character choices?’" Tennant reminisced. "And we absolutely didn’t at all. It just made sense. It didn’t feel like there were conversations to be had. I think I have spent my life watching Doctor Who and so has Russell," he added. "I think we both came from a similar place." "I felt like I absolutely understood how he’d written it, when they’re written that well, you just need to say the words," Tennant commented. "So it was not something that ever felt mysterious to me." Tennant had previously worked with the Doctor Who stalwart Russell T Davies on the three-part 2005 BBC drama Casanova, in which he starred as the young Giacomo Casanova. The series proved a major breakout role for the actor, with Davies shortly casting him in the iconic role of the Doctor. Later in the episode, Davies also reflected on their time working on Casanova, admitting they "used to sit around talking about Doctor Who an awful lot." "There was a scene with three doctors in it and we sat there going 'three doctors!'" he added. "I was showing him photos of everything that was happening [on Doctor Who]." The Christmas Invasion featured Tennant's Doctor in his newly regenerated form for his first full-length episode, as the Gallifreyan Timelord is forced to leave Rose, Mickey and Jackie in charge of stopping the Sycorax’s invasion of Earth on Christmas Eve. The episode proved …

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When is It: Welcome to Derry set? Full timeline explained
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date: 2025-12-15T11:55:00.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky
description: Pennywise's reign of terror spans a fair few decades.
encoded: Following recent adaptations of The Institute and The Long Walk, HBO’s highly anticipated series It: Welcome to Derry marks the latest Stephen King story to make its way to the screen. Now the horrifying first season has ended with a bang (and a jaw-dropping cameo), fans are looking to a potential season 2 and how that will fit into the It timeline. With the original novel spanning over 1,000 pages, there’s plenty of fascinating material that didn’t make it into the 2017 and 2019 It films. Interwoven with the Losers Club’s story in King’s 1986 classic are five distinct "Derry" interludes, which offer vital insights into Pennywise’s influence and the evils that unfold in the cursed town. Here's everything you need to know about the It timeline and where Welcome to Derry fits. When is It: Welcome to Derry set? It: Welcome to Derry is set in 1962, 27 years before It: Chapter 1, and it's expected that, if it gets greenlit, season 2 will go further back in time and will be set in 1935. Andy Muschietti’s films shifted the timeline of Stephen King’s original novel, with the director first shifting the events of It Chapter One to the summer of 1988, as opposed to 1958 in the novel. As a result, the adult reunion then took place in 2016, 27 years on from the Loser Club’s experience with Pennywise. It: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel to Muschietti's films, with the series set in the early swinging sixties. Events unfold once again (you guessed it!) 27 years earlier than the dark deeds of It Chapter One, in 1962. The terrifying prologue – which perfectly establishes the film’s atmospheric and visceral body horror – is set four months before the main events of the show, which take place in April 1962. The show directly draws from material of the Derry interludes, particularly the story of the Black Spot nightclub – an establishment which predominantly Black soldiers from the nearby Army base frequented – occurred during this year. While Muschietti, alongside producer Barba…

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The Mighty Nein release schedule: When are new episodes out on Prime Video?
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date: 2025-12-02T16:40:12.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Fantasy
subject: TV
description: Critical Role's new adventure is here!
encoded: It’s time to grab your pink lollipop and Uk'otoa card game as the long-awaited adaptation of Critical Role’s second role-playing campaign, The Mighty Nein, has finally landed! First announced back in January 2023, the series follows the beloved ragtag band of fugitives and misfits on their magical adventures in the realm of Wildemount, with the threat of war looming over the powerful reality-shaping arcana relic known as "the Beacon". But what's next for the gang? Here's everything you need to know about when episode 4 is released. How many episodes of The Mighty Nein are there? There are eight episodes in total of The Mighty Nein season 1, released across November and December. This marks a much shorter run of episodes in comparison to Critical Role’s first animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina, which consisted of 12 episodes across the three seasons. However, the episode runtimes are a lot longer, ranging from 42 to 48 minutes in length compared to TLOVM’s 22-minute episodes. Star and CEO of Critical Role Productions Travis Willingham recently explained to fans at GalaxyCon San Jose 2025 that this was due to feedback about the pacing in TLOVM. “We were trying to cram so much stuff into these twelve-episode seasons,” Willingham explained, “and because of that, a lot of the feedback that we got was like, 'Man, the pace is so fast. I wish it would just take a breath.' “And we feel the same way. But we're also trying to accordion so much stuff into a season. We did the math one time and it was somewhere between uh squishing 28 to 32 hours [of gameplay] down into twelve, 22-minute episodes per season. Which is crazy! It's almost impossible.” “But going 44-minutes meant we have a little bit more road, a little more runway” he continued, “each season has more time total to be able to tell those stories. And it was important to us to start from an origin perspective for Mighty Nein” The Mighty Nein release schedule: When are new episodes released? Critical Role fans …

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Doctor Who star hints Kate Lethbridge-Stewart might not survive The War Between the Land and the Sea
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date: 2025-12-01T08:00:25.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Jemma Redgrave is back in action in The War Between the Land and the Sea.
encoded: Whovians considering skipping the upcoming spinoff series The War Between the Land and the Sea may have to think again following the latest tease from a major fan favourite Doctor Who star. In the Doctor’s absence, UNIT’s Commander-in-Chief Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) steps up to try to halt an impending attack from the Sea Devils in this five-part standalone story. Likened to Independence Day, The War Between the Land and the Sea explores a growing conflict between humanity and the ocean dwellers, who are enraged by the state of the sea due to the pollution and the climate crisis. To try and avert the looming international conflict, Lethbridge-Stewart and her team - in particular, low-level UNIT operative and unlikely ambassador Barclay Pierre-DuPont (Russell Tovey) - attempt to reason with the Classic era villains. But will everyone make it out alive? Star Jemma Redgrave isn’t so sure, as she exclusively told RadioTimes.com: “If she survives this series, I don't know where she can go next…” The Doctor Who star continued: “But I've had a most extraordinary time and journey with this character and through different series of Doctor Who and now through this series.” “And every time I get the call, it feels like another gift. Long may it last.” Writer Pete McTighe added: “The character of Kate Lethbridge-Stewart... I think if you're a huge fan of Doctor Who and you know that legacy character and you love that character like I do, I think you'll be very surprised about the journey that she goes on through the show. Her character arc, in particular for Doctor Who fans, is probably the most surprising.” The fan favourite character was first portrayed by Beverley Cressman back in 1995, before Jemma Redgrave debuted in the reintroduced role in the 2012 episode "The Power of Three". She’ll also be joined by fellow UNIT colleagues Colonel Christofer Ibrahim (Alexander Devrient) and Scientific Advisor Shirley Anne Bingham (Ruth Madeley), along with General Austin…

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The War Between the Land and the Sea writer promises Easter Eggs for fans of classic Doctor Who
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date: 2025-11-29T14:00:20.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: The Sea Devils await!
encoded: Fans of the Whoniverse will no doubt be keeping their eyes peeled for any familiar faces and nods to the wider Doctor Who franchise when spinoff The War Between the Land and the Sea debuts on the BBC next week. The Earth-based drama explores an impending conflict between mankind and returning foes the Sea Devils, as the Unified Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT) are forced to step up in the Doctor’s absence. The series features the return of a whole host of characters, including Jemma Redgrave, Alexander Devrient and Ruth Madeley reprising their UNIT roles, along with Colin McFarlane returning as General Austin Pierce from Torchwood: Children of Earth. And with the focus on the Sea Devils - who were last seen clashing with Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor in the 2022 special Legend of the Sea Devils - fans are finally set to discover more about this formidable but somewhat mysterious foe. When asked about ties to the wider Doctor Who universe, writer Pete McTighe revealed: “There are absolutely Easter eggs to be seen – if you get the pause button ready, you'll be seeing plenty of stuff.” <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/541153-8570b41.jpg" width="5197" height="3465" alt="Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt in The War Between the Land and the Sea. He is in front of an orange, firey background on the left and she is in front of a blue, sea background on the right. Their hands are touching in the middle." title="541153" /> “What's great about the Sea Devils as a civilisation is we didn't really know much about them before,” Davies explains. “Essentially, they were monsters on a beach in Portsmouth, or in Sea Base, we didn't really delve into their culture and their society, and that's what we're able to do a lot more of here.” And it looks like Whovians will finally get a glimpse at their home world. “We spend a lot more time with them, we actually go to their world in episode 3, which is incredib…

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Why was Holly Wheeler recast in Stranger Things season 5? Nell Fisher character explained
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date: 2025-11-28T14:13:36.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: The youngest member of the Wheeler family is finally getting her time to shine.
encoded: Following almost 10 years of D&D campaigns, duets and a discovery of Eggo’s, the final adventure in Hawkins is upon us – and fans have not been left disappointed by the showdown in Stranger Things season 5 volume 1. With the town under military quarantine, multiple rifts opening up and Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) still looming large. the party members are going to need all the help they can get to defeat the big bad once and for all. Stranger Things has always been a close-knit family-and-friends affair, with the main party’s relatives all tangled up in the strange events. This time round, one of the youngest cast members has stepped up to the plate. Holly Wheeler, the younger sister of Mike and Nancy Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard and Natalia Dyer), has entered the fray – with a new actor being welcomed to Netflix's flagship sci-fi series in the role. Here's everything we know about Holly's recasting and what part she plays in the fifth instalment. Already raced through season 5 volume 1? Check out our ending explained, or delve into the soundtrack of season 5. Why was Holly Wheeler recast in Stranger Things season 5? With Holly now older and set to play more of a substantial role – promoted from supporting cast to the main party – the Duffer Brothers have opted to recast the role, bringing in an older and more experienced actor. Holly Wheeler has been there from the start, witnessing the very fabric of Joyce Byers's (Winona Ryder) walls shift from the inter-dimensional effects of a Demogorgon searching for Will (Noah Schnapp) back in season 1. Originally played by twins Anniston and Tinsley Price since 2016, the youngest of the Wheeler children has quite literally grown up over the course of the show’s four seasons. But with season 5 of Stranger Things set in the Autumn of 1987 - approximately a year after the heartbreaking events of season 4 (miss you, Eddie Munson!) – there’s another time jump to contend with. While this shift helps age up the main characters to match …

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