A Storm of Spoilers

This week, Storm of Spoilers is back to begin their next age of podcasting from Middle Earth as they prepare for the return of Rings of Power for Season 3.

Up first, a look back at Season 1.

Da7e has a breakdown of what he can discern is the plot of the first season of Rings of Power on Amazon Prime, which aired back in 2022 and thought it was about the identity of "new" characters in the adaptation. Neil makes some great observations about how the advertising around this series probably set it up for a difficult run.

Then they hand out superlative Tolkies Awards for including the Best Gift to the God of Death, season MVPs, The Catelyn Stark Memorial Ironic Statement Award (no spoilers, they don't explain the title), and much more.

Next week, the Re-Rings journey continues as your faithful hosts dig into Season 2 of Rings of Power, including a look ahead to what they expect from the upcoming third season, which debuts with FOUR episodes on November 11th.

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FORMAT:

00:00 - Introduction
01:01 - Don't Skip This Housekeeping!
05:00 - Rings of Power Season 1 Plot Recap
13:08 - Rings of Power Season 1 Discussion
45:38 - Season 1 Tolkie Awards
01:16:06 - The Storm: Looking forward to Season 2

This week, Da7e and Neil close out their coverage of season 1 of Lanterns!

In The Calm [06:22], they discuss the finale in-depth and measure how it fits into their own expectations, the hopes and dreams of the larger DC fandom, and the limitations of the current business of TV. They also explore all the ways in which the show hoodwinked Da7e with easter eggs and tiny details.

Then in The Storm [55:52], they peer through the looking glass into the multiverse of options for a theoretical season two and the future of the Green Lantern Corps on the big screen. Including the many ways in which the answer could be "Just Bring Back Kyle Chandler."

Next week, Storm of Spoilers takes a short break as the pod prepares to travel to Middle Earth for The Rings of Power. The pod returns on October 28th with a Re-Rings deep dive into season one as they march toward the third season, which drops on Prime in mid-November.

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This week, Da7e and Neil construct their thoughts on the penultimate episode of season one of HBO's Lanterns!

In The Calm [05:22], they unpack the fact that the show has pivoted from Bad Dads to Sad Dads, theorize about why the show chose to play the fight song for a specific college, and begin their advocacy for the inevitable Kelly MacDonald Emmy campaign.

Then in The Storm [43:42], it's time for predictions for what will happen in the finale, what (if any) ambitions the show has beyond a single season, and more.

Next week, Lanterns concludes its first season on Sunday night and the pod will be back on Monday to break it all down. Then after a few weeks off, Storm of Spoilers is headed back to Middle Earth for a rewatch of the first two seasons and coverage of the new season of The Rings of Power.

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This week, Da7e and Neil follow the story of Lanterns back into the events of 2026 where there's a murder to solve, a gym teacher to confront, and more mysteries ahead...

In The Calm [04:08], they discuss the oddities at play in the fate of Hal Jordan. They also consider how John's new job and the show's insistence on mentioning Noah play into the potential endgame.

Then in The Storm [01:01:22], your faithful hosts unleash their new theories for the end of season one, the greater impact on the DCU movies, and what it could mean for future seasons.

Next week, it's the penultimate episode of season one of Lanterns and it looks like there will be plenty of flashbacks. Classic Damon Lindelof.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are caught in the darkness cloud of an episode that feels like a season finale, even though they know that Lanterns must carry on for three-ish more hours.

In The Calm [05:36], they discuss the Very True Detective Thing of doing a midseason action finale. And they say goodbye (probably) to several of their multi-color Lantern theories.

Then in The Storm [48:30], your faithful hosts construct several new theories for what's in store in the final three episodes, at least one of which espouses radical ideology about Manhunter healthcare.

Next week, Lanterns continues with an episode that blips back to the 2026 timeline and promises to bring another familiar face into the fray.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are having a very mature conversation about an episode of Lanterns called "The Weenie."

In The Calm [04:30], they revisit the conversation about John's parents as he evades being honest with them. They also dive into how John omitting information in his relationships has become a recurring theme. And they weigh in on the episode's multiple fake-out story and what it could mean going forward.

Then in The Storm [52:30], they learn to not sleep on a hyper-specific member of the greater universe of Lanterns as they ponder how many colors of the spectrum this show is interested in.

Next week, Lanterns drops episode 5 on Sunday night. And the pod returns to break it all down on Monday.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are time-hopping through the origins of John Stewart and his complicated path toward Green Lantern candidacy.

In The Calm [04:58], they assess the show's levels of wokeness. And with the help of numerous emails from listeners, they continue to theorize about the Lanterns rings and the "imperfect system" of choosing candidates.

Then in The Storm [52:20], they attempt to predict how the rest of the season will be paced and whether there is a classic Damon Lindelof show narrative pivot right around the corner.

Next week, Lanterns returns with a fourth episode that gets back to the conversation with Hal and Sinestro and maybe, just maybe, brings in some big action beats.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are back in Rushville trying to determine who is human, who is extra-terrestrial, and who among any of them can be trusted as Lanterns rolls along.

In The Calm [05:50], your faithful hosts find enjoyment in a Kyle Chandler Side Quest and connect some dots to big names in the ever-expanding DCU story world. The also explain why Mogo isn't a fan of socializing.

Then in The Storm [38:46], it's theory time! Did this episode just introduce a few different kinds of Lanterns? Is there something deeper that makes John Stewart "different"? Theoretical answers are abound.

Next week, more Lanterns! Episode 3 is teasing John Stewart's origin story, which should answer at least a few big questions.

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This week, Da7e and Neil have been pulled out of Westeros in a green bubble and asked whether they are afraid of a new Damon Lindelof show. The answer? Absolutely not.

In The Calm [05:10], they break down the pilot episode of Lanterns and highlight its many influences, from True Detective vibes to Fargo vibes to a promise of cosmic shenanigans. They also check in on some familiar tropes like Bad Dads, Time-hopping Mysteries, and Mythology Deconstructions.

Then in The Storm [48:04], your faithful hosts use their knowledge of the comics, the "Weeks Ahead" trailer, and lack of screener access to lay down some theories about where this story will go, including the very important questions around why the show is specifically and simply called "Lanterns" (with no color-based qualifier).

Next week, the Lanterns journey continues with episode two of eight. Will there be aliens? Probably. But more importantly, there will be more Garrett Dillahunt.

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This week, Da7e and Neil close out their coverage of House of the Dragon season 3 with a finale breakdown, season-ending awards, and a look ahead to Lanterns.

In The Calm [04:30], they discuss the big happenings at Tumbleton, assess whether George R.R. Martin is right about the butterflies, and hand out season 3 Georgie awards.

Then in The Storm [01:19:00], Neil attempts to lay out how Ryan Condal and co. will fit the rest of the story into eight episodes in the final season. And Da7e has thoughts about the next Damon Lindelof experience, which will replace HotD on the HBO Sunday night schedule.

Next week, LANTERNS! The pod will return on Monday to begin a journey into the grounded, prestige TV era of James Gunn's DCU.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are taking a bite out of the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon season 3.

In The Calm [06:30], they discuss the extensive happenings in the world of dragons, from new looks to new dragons to Riverlands scuffles. They also do their best to interpret Helaena's dragon dreams and analyze what they could mean for future adaptation changes.

Then in The Storm [01:05:32], Neil unleashed Tumbleton lore in an attempt to predict how the season finale will play out, including several predictions of unexpected character exits before the season comes to a close.

Next week, it's the season 3 finale! The pod returns on Monday to break it all down and look back at the entirety of season 3. Then the following week, the gang reunites with a new Damon Lindelof projects as HBO's Lanterns debuts.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are trudging through the mud of the Riverlands as House of the Dragon continues to slog its way toward a season 3 conclusion.

In The Calm [04:54], they call for justice for one of the continent's coolest archers, find themselves perplexed by several adaptation choices, and attempt to place blame for the episode's structural problems.

Then in The Storm [01:06:38], the butterfly effect spreads its wings as Neil attempts to piece together the road ahead. Your faithful hosts also attempt to outline what's in store for the penultimate episode and the alleged 75-minute season finale.

Next week, season 3 reaches its penultimate frame. Will there be a big battle? Will there be a huge plot twist? Will the show divert from the books in a major way? Or will it be more filler... Regardless, the pod will return on Monday to break it all down.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are back on schedule as House of the Dragon opens up secret passages and secret plots to set the table for the back half of the season.

In The Calm [06:42], Neil corrects the characterization of a famous Westerosi villain, Da7e has questions about Larys' tactics, and everyone is in support of dragons abandoning the search for Vhagar and flying toward freedom.

Then in The Storm [57:26], Neil explains the consequences of this week's big adaptation choices and Da7e scours the wikis for details about butchers and their balls.

Next week, the pod remains on schedule with another Monday release after HotD episode 6 hits your HBO devices on Sunday evening.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are headed to Tumbleton as House of the Dragon season 3 sets the table for the big battles to come.

In The Calm [06:42], they discuss Daemon's quandary in The Vale, Rhaenyra's paranoia and continued mistakes, and the fluctuating quality of dragon polygons. They also have many questions about Ormund and his aversion to smells.

Then in The Storm [01:10:40], they look ahead to the events promised in the back half of the season, including potentially multiple big battles, multiple pregnancy watches, and a triumphant moment for at least one character that no one likes.

Next week, season 3 continues and the pod returns to its Monday drop schedule!

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This week, Da7e and Neil are engaged in a series of walk-and-talks as Rhaenyra deals with matters of state following her big takeover of King's Landing.

In The Calm [05:00], they discuss the potential mistakes that Rhaenyra's new administration is making and consider whether Daemon has any good advice to offer. They also dig into the arrival of a smiling Manderly and complications between the Queen and The Faith.

Then in The Storm [54:32], a look at Tumbleton's place in the events to come and several predictions as to who may be raised up as Rhaenyra's Master of Coin.

Next week, House of the Dragon reaches its fourth episode and its midseason point with a new episode on Sunday, and a new Storm of Spoilers to follow shortly after.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are surrendering immediately as Rhaenyra finally makes her way to toward that big spikey chair on House of the Dragon.

In The Calm [04:40], they analyze the show's shaky relationship with the concept of honor, discuss this episode's original purpose as a season 2 finale, and throw their support behind the Emmy campaign for Emma D'Arcy.

Then in The Storm [01:06:04], they look ahead to what happens now that the Iron Throne has changed hands. And they engage in debate about Daeron, who still may be useful in the weeks to come.

Next week, House of the Dragon continues with a third episode that may also be more of a season premiere. Either way, there will be more polygons to discuss on Monday.

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This week, House of the Dragon is back and Da7e and Neil are soaring above the chaos in The Gullet as spectacle reigns supreme.

In The Calm [04:50], they discuss this episode's structure as both a climax for season 2's story and the beginning of season 3. They unpack the polygons and ethical wartime actions of the newest dragon, Sheepstealer. And they consider which of the newly-introduced characters will be the most interesting as the season goes on.

Then in The Storm [01:15:04], they attempt to sketch out the pacing of events in this eight episode season, identify the potential big set pieces, and make predictions based upon the "Weeks Ahead" trailer.

Next week, season 3 continues! Storm of Spoilers returns on Monday to cover the second episode with more calm, more storm, and undoubtedly a plethora of options for The Catelyn Stark Memorial Ironic Statement Award.

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This week, Da7e and Neil are back for another round of Re-Thrones as they tackle the abruptly abbreviated second season of House of the Dragon.

They begin with a recap of the season's events, a discussion about the limited redeeming qualities of Ser Criston Cole, and highlight a number of very important adaptation choices made by the writers' room.

Then they hand out season their season superlatives, The Georgies [51:20], before diving into The Storm [01:16:54] to look ahead at what they expect from season 3, using Neil's book knowledge, early reviews, and rampant internet rumors.

Next week, House of the Dragon season 3 begins! The season premiere airs on HBO and HBO Max Sunday evening and the pod returns Monday for a full breakdown.

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This week, Da7e and Neil return after their brief hiatus with a newly cleaned Citadel of Crazytown to begin their next era of Westerosi podcasting as they prepare for the return of House of the Dragon. Up first, a Re-Thrones of season 1.

They begin with a look back at the highlights of HotD's first season, from the big book changes to the time jumps to what they would change if they could go back in time.

Then they hand out superlative Georgie Awards for including the Best Gift to the God of Death, season MVPs, The Catelyn Stark Memorial Ironic Statement Award, and much more.

Next week, the Re-Thrones journey continues as your faithful hosts dig into season 2 of House of the Dragon, including a look ahead to what they expect from the upcoming third season, which debuts on HBO on June 21st.

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This week, Da7e and Neil close out their Monarch era with two season finales — the one for the Apple TV+ show and the one for The Godzilla Project RPG. Which one is more highly anticipated? That's for you to decide.

In The Calm [06:50], they discuss the season finale of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a spectacle-filled final hour that brings together several Titans, numerous dumb story decisions, and a few surprises. They also take some wild swings at what might be in store for a season 3 and lay out some theoretical concepts for the Red Monarch spin-off show.

Then, The Godzilla Project [01:02:34] RPG concludes with an avalanche of dice rolls as Director Neil finds out how well his fake movie, Godzilla: Awakening, does with critics, fans, Beetle Baragon popcorn bucket sales, and at the box office. Will it out-gross Godzilla: King of the Monsters? Will Anya Taylor-Joy get a backend bonus? Will Director Neil ever work in Hollywood again? All will be decided.

Next up, A Storm of Spoilers is taking a brief hiatus as your faithful hosts clean out the Citadel of Crazytown and prepare for their triumphant return to Westeros. The podcast will return on June 8th with ReThrones: House of the Dragon Season 1 as they kick off their countdown to season 3 of the dragon show. In the meantime, be sure to subscribe on YouTube (http://youtube.com/@astormofspoilers), as video pods for previous series including Alien: Earth, Welcome to Derry, and Andor will be migrating over in the next few weeks.

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