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Sep 2022
1h 10m

HOTD S1 Ep. 5 “We Light the Way”

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Join Greta and Jason as they dive into the love triangles, shams, and illusions in Episode 105, “We Light the Way.” Plus, Executive Producer and writer Sara Hess joins the show to discuss the challenges of adapting the series from text, attending weddings in the Realm, and the true reason behind Viserys’ choice of heir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi ... Show More
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