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George R.R. Martin ’s fantasy books set in the world of Westeros are full of political intrigue, and HBO has brought that to life with relative ease in Game of Thrones , House of the Dragon , and even in the more commoner-oriented TV series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms . From Aegon’s Conquest of Westeros to Robert’s Rebellion against the Targaryen dynasty, the fragile alliances and endless scheming that hold Westeros together are a big part of what keeps audiences coming back for more, and obsessing over the story in between new seasons. source https://www.polygon.com/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-episode-5-dorne-meria-martell/

At its core, this story — attributed to Homer — has always been about homecoming. The cunning Odysseus is forced to contend with the forces of predetermined fate, which shape his 10-year struggle to return to Ithaca and reunite with his loved ones. The meat of this tale lies in the clash between free will and destiny, along with the larger-than-life presence of gods, monsters, and everything in between. source https://www.polygon.com/best-anime-like-the-odyssey/

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If your impulse is to turn to video games, good idea — but there are still fewer options than you might think. Surprisingly, ancient Greek mythology isn't used as a setting for games as often as you'd expect. There are some all-time classics though, and there's also a good spread of genres represented. Here we've picked out nine great Greek classics, plus a tenth game that has nothing to do with the era but has a strong kinship with Nolan's movie in pure vibes terms. source https://www.polygon.com/video-games-like-the-odyssey-christopher-nolan/

There are plenty of anime protagonists I'd gladly spend an afternoon with, whether it’s Megumi Fushiguro from Jujutsu Kaisen or Kikuri Hiroi from Bocchi the Rock! Yet Yaniko, the titular star of Netflix’s Chainsmoker Cat , isn't one of them. The young “beastfolk” is filthy and reeks of stale cigarettes. Her apartment is a biohazard of overflowing ashtrays, empty bottles, and garbage that seems to have fused with the floor. She's perpetually behind on rent, chronically broke, and so dependent on nicotine that she'll rifle through discarded cigarette butts just to get another drag. source https://www.polygon.com/chainsmoker-cat-addiction-and-poverty/

Chances are you haven’t seen Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl in theaters. The film about Superman’s cousin (Milly Alcock) accompanying a teenager (Eve Ridley) on a quest for vengeance was a box office flop , despite having some bright moments like Alcock’s performance and Jason Momoa playing the bounty hunter Lobo. If you didn’t rush to buy a ticket to see the space Western but still want to be caught up on everything happening in the DC Universe before Man of Tomorrow , you’re probably wondering when you can watch it at home. source https://www.polygon.com/dc-supergirl-movie-streaming-release-date-vod-hbo-max/