Your favorite romantasy deep dive podcasters are back with our explosive first ACOTAR deep dive episode - tackling the most controversial High Lord, Tamlin! This episode will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about this golden-haired beast and his connection to the larger Maasverse.
We kick off this ACOTAR character analysis episode with a heated debate about Tamlin's powers - from his classic High Lord magic to those mysterious shape-shifting abilities that go WAY beyond just beast transformation! We bring receipts on his ability to shift, glamour, and even his secret wind power that he keeps under wraps. Why would a High Lord hide one of his powers? Could it reveal a secret (and tragic) connection to Hybern?
Then we tackle the burning ACOTAR theory: how does Tamlin know so much about Feyre's mortal life? Abby makes a compelling argument that Tamlin's a daemati, while Ronnie brings out a completely mind-blowing theory that Tamlin might have orchestrated the entire events that led to the first ACOTAR book. This Sarah J Maas theory will leave you spiraling!
We examine the puzzling connection between Tamlin and Rhysand - why would Tamlin wear Illyrian hunting knives when he supposedly hates everything about the Night Court? We dive deep into their complicated past friendship and the tragic events that tore them apart.
Our investigation takes a fascinating turn when we question why Feyre keeps falling asleep uncontrollably around Tamlin. Is it just symbolism for how he dulls her senses, or is something more sinister at play? We analyze four specific instances and what they might reveal about Tamlin's true nature.
In our first-ever Maasverse section (spoiler warning for Throne of Glass and Crescent City!), we explore the mind-blowing possibilities of Tamlin's lineage. Could he be descended from Rowan and Aelin? Is there a connection to a Prince of Hel? And what about his beast form being the exact sigil of the Pack of Devils? These Maasverse connections are too striking to ignore!
Our Precog Corner gets particularly wild as Ronnie theorizes that Amarantha might have been Tamlin's true mate and Abby debunks the popular ACOTAR fan theory that Tamlin and Lucien switched places in Hybern.
Whether you're team Tamlin, team Rhysand, or just love romantasy, this episode delivers the deep dive discussion you've been craving. We combine thorough character analysis with wild theories and plenty of receipts to back up our claims.
Spoilers: Complete series spoilers for A Court of Thorns and Roses through A Court of Silver Flames
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00:00 - 03:42: Intro and disclaimers
03:43 - 07:59: Episode structure and announcements
08:00 - 11:05: First impressions of Tamlin
11:06 - 18:16: Tamlin's powers and abilities analysis
18:17 - 29:35: How does Tamlin know about Feyre's mortal life?
29:36 - 34:16: Did Tamlin manipulate Feyre's entire life?
34:17 - 38:17: Tamlin's connection to Amarantha
38:18 - 43:18: Why does Tamlin wear Illyrian hunting knives?
43:19 - 50:31: Tamlin, Rhysand, and the death of Rhys's family
50:32 - 58:09: Why does Feyre keep falling asleep around Tamlin?
58:10 - 59:04: MAASVERSE Deep Dive introduction
59:05 - 1:06:47: MAASVERSE: Tamlin's powers origins theory
1:06:48 - 1:12:36: MAASVERSE: Tamlin's connection to Crescent City wolves
1:12:37 - 1:20:08: Precog Corner: Amarantha as Tamlin's mate theory
1:20:09 - 1:25:34: Precog Corner: Debunking Tamlin/Lucien switch theory
1:25:35 - 1:29:17: What we're reading and outro