In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Kim Renfro and Jessie Earl are joined by author and YouTuber Lindsay Ellis to break down their entire thoughts on the classic film, Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Extended Edition. 

Does Helm’s Deep hold up as one of the most cinematic battles in film history? Why is Gollum so damn adorable? And why does Lindsay really dislike the film’s version of the ents? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! 

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Jessie and Kim begin the journey through Middle-Earth with Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Kim Renfro and Jessie Earl break down their entire thoughts on the classic film, Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. 

Why is The Shire so memorable? Does Boromir still hold up as a great character? And why is Aragorn so damn sexy?  Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! 

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Jessie and Kim discuss the entirety of Season 3 of House of the Dragon. 

In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Kim Renfro and Jessie Earl break down their entire thoughts on the third season of House of the Dragon.

Was Rhaenyra’s turn to madness truly earned? Was the battle of Tumbleton as satisfying as we wanted it to be? Did the show handle the killing of the fantasy pope well?  Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! 

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Jessie and Kim discuss the season 3 finale of House of the Dragon. 

In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Kim Renfro and Jessie Earl talk about the season 3 finale of House of the Dragon, “The Treasons at Tumbleton".

Where in the world Ulf the White? Who will Rehneyra betray? Will Daemon make a monster of his queen? And who lived and died in the finale episode of season 3 of House of the Dragon? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! 

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Jessie and Kim discuss the penultimate episode of season 3 of House of the Dragon. 

In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Kim Renfro and Jessie Earl talk about the seventh episode of season 3 of House of the Dragon, “The Dragon in Winter".

Is Alys messing with Ameond’s head as his mother arrives at Harrenhal? Does Aegon face his fate? And did sheepstealer truly do anything wrong? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! 

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Jessie and Kim discuss the fifth episode of season 3 of House of the Dragon. 

Jessie and Kim discuss the third episode of season 3 of House of the Dragon. 

In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Jessie and Kim discuss the third episode of season 3 of House of the Dragon. 

Does Rhaenyra take to the throne? How does the show handle Game of Thrones’ first real bottle episode? What is Rhaenyra’s creative solution to her rat problem? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! Read Brooke Obie’s piece here.

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In this bonus episode for A Cast of Kings, Jessie Earl and Kim Renfro discuss which elements from House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2, “Queen’s Landing,” were changed from the book.

How have they changed the story of Nettles? What was different about how Rhaenyra
 took back King’s Landing? And how did Otto Hightower originally show back up? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

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Jessie and Kim discuss the second episode of season 3 of House of the Dragon. 

In this episode of A Cast of Kings, Kim Renfro and Jessie Earl dive into the second episode of season 3 of House of the Dragon, Queen’s Landing.

Does Alicent’s scheming with Rhenerya actually pay off? How did Rhenerya react to his son’s death and the betrayal of her Queensguard?  And what did we think of the aftermath of the Battle of the Gullet for the Sea Snake and his family? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more! 

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