Episodes

In this episode, Liz reviews House of the Dragon’s episode “Tumbleton.” She notes it contains more significant plot movement and setup. She discusses Ormund Hightower’s unusual dynamic with Daeron and the show’s claim that Alicent gave up Daeron to be raised in Oldtown. She questions Ormund’s appare...

This episode is a reaction to House of the Dragon “Rhaenyra Triumphant.” She discusses the various plot points setting up future events and continued conflict with the Greens and within her own support base. There are many implications to events that happened. From juggling needs ot the poor and mai...

In this episode, Liz discusses the House of the Dragon episode titled "Queen's Landing." The episode discusses the various implications of events in the previous episode. Some characters like Rhaenyra and Aemond make decisions that will have consequences down the road. Is Rhaenyra truly ...

This episode of the podcast delves into the 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 premiere, 'Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood.' The host Liz praises its solid execution but suggesting it would have been more impactful as a Season 2 finale due to pacing. The discussion highlights divergences fro...

Welcome back listeners to Season 4 of The Westerosi Primer. This is a short and sweet introduction episode. Liz discusses the theme of this season: reaction to House of the Dragon Season 3. Coming soon is a Patreon! You aren't expected to sign up to the upcoming Patreon , but support is always a...

Sign up to the newsletter to keep up to date with news about Westeros, the podcast, and other fun stuff! While I go on a hiatus until June, check out this poll ! Vote on who you think is the best and worst Targaryen king! This podcast episode concludes season 3 of the podcast. This time, Liz reviews...

Liz delivers a thorough review of the AKotSK episode “In the Name of the Mother,” praising its writing, filming, and acting. She highlights the episode’s original Dunk flashbacks—his youth and first meeting with Ser Arlan—and notes how the show blends fresh material with the novellas’ gritty realism...

This podcast episode is about the 4th episode of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," titled "Seven." Liz discusses this episode's faithfulness to the source novella. She focuses the rare and chaotic Trial by Seven. The discussion emphasizes Dunk's unexpected support from the smallfolk. Unlike the nobl...

This time Liz provides a discussion of "The Squire," the latest episode of "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." The episode's dramatic climax reveals Egg's true identity. This was a twist effectively concealed by the show's creators and actors. This sets the stage for significant consequences in the se...