The Watch ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is ‘Game of Thrones’ at Its Best. Plus, the Future of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Industry’ S4E2, and the ‘Landman’ S2 Finale.
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Jan 19, 2026 The hosts dive into the promising start of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' praising its character-driven storytelling. They discuss Kathleen Kennedy's exit from Lucasfilm and what it might mean for 'Star Wars.' In 'Industry' Season 4, the complexities of Henry Muck's character arc take center stage. Finally, they wrap up the second season of 'Landman,' dissecting its tonal choices and character developments. Expect lively debates on storytelling, casting, and the future of beloved franchises!
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Small-Scale Thrones Feels Like A Return
- A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms returns Thrones to character-driven, modest stakes storytelling rather than grand throne-plotting.
- Andy Greenwald says the smaller scale and focus on decent people makes the franchise feel refreshed and approachable.
Pooping Scene Sparks Laughter
- Chris Ryan laughed that the episode opens with the Game of Thrones theme and then a comic scene of Dunk with explosive diarrhea.
- They note that this added flourish isn't in the novella but Ira Parker pushed for it on screen.
Choose A Timeline Relationship Deliberately
- Franchises must decide their relationship to the main timeline and whether to center origin stories or side characters.
- Chris Ryan praises shows like Andor and Knight for making peripheral moments feel central and human.
