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The Last of Us’ Word of Mouth is Extraordinary

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Jan 20, 2023 | 0

The initial Last of Us overnight numbers, released soon after episode 1’s airing, failed to meet the expectations of a show of this caliber, considering the size of the IP and the budget. However, the nearly unanimous praise for this episode has done the impossible. Some early reports regarding th...

The Last of Us Viewership Isn’t That Good

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Jan 18, 2023 | 0

The overnight viewership for HBO’s The Last of Us episode 1, “When You’re Lost in the Dark,” is out. At first glance, these numbers look groundbreaking, especially considering the emphasis both HBO and the mainstream media are placing on them. 4.7 million views may seem impressive at a curso...

REVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 10, “The Black Queen”

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Oct 24, 2022 | 0

The long-awaited conclusion to the first season of House of the Dragon has come with this week’s “The Black Queen.” This episode is far from the worst of the season, but also far from the best. It’s a very middle-of-the-road episode that neither elicits anticipation for the n...

REVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 9, “The Green Council”

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Oct 17, 2022 | 0

Many viewers of HBO’s House of the Dragon have held off on recommending the show to others until its conclusion, fearing that it will take a sharp turn like Game of Thrones did. Those concerns prove more than valid with episode 9, “The Green Council.” This episode takes a swift...

REVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 8 “The Lord of the Tides”

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Oct 10, 2022 | 1

The beginning of the end is here, and the Targaryen Civil War has begun. In this week’s House of the Dragon, “The Lord of the Tides,” the meandering and constant setup is finally brought to a close. The majority of “The Lord of the Tides” is bloated setup with two great scenes slipped in. ...

REVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 7 “Driftmark”

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Oct 3, 2022 | 0

To say that House of the Dragon has been playing jump rope with quality would be an apt metaphor. Episodes 1 and 2 were average, while 3 and 4 were decent to good, and 5 and 6 were passable to horrible. Now, episode 7, “Driftmark,” comes in strong, easily becoming the best e...