A Game of Thrones, Vol. 34 [Eddard VIII]

Get bonus episodes on Patreon! This chapter sits at squarely the dramatic intersection of philosophy and politics. Cam chases down George R. R. Martin’s shockingly unvarnished critique of power. As a thought experiment, we call King Robert’s bluff and imagine how the series would have ended if this plot against Daenerys Targaryen had been successful. Cam steps out of his comfort zone and into Maggie’s, and we try to compose a Renaissance-esque painting of this chapter’s heroic deconstruction. Maggie examines Robert’s and Ned’s relationship through the lens of control and choices, and aims to understand the point at which Ned’s failure becomes inevitable. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, Cam’s stories Feedback & Theories: [email protected]