The Tastemakers | The Game of Thrones Sequels We Want to See

Taran Armstrong (@armstrongtaran) and Grace Leeder (@hifromgrace) are The Tastemakers! Every week, Grace and Taran tell you about what’s on TV, which shows are worth watching, and which shows are worth skipping.

This week, Taran and Grace are joined by Rich (DM Philly), Mari, and Chappell to break down the finale, and the future, of A Night of the Seven Kingdoms and the wider Game of Thrones universe.

The panel digs into how A Night of the Seven Kingdoms has unexpectedly punched back into the cultural mainstream. With critical acclaim, strong word of mouth, and even an IMDb ratings skirmish with Breaking Bad fans, the show has reminded audiences what made Westeros compelling in the first place: intimate stakes, rich characterization, and storytelling rooted firmly in George R.R. Martin’s voice, something many felt was missing in House of the Dragon.

From there, the group opens the writers’ room and pitches smart, restraint-first spinoff ideas designed to avoid franchise burnout. Concepts include a tightly focused Robert’s Rebellion political drama, a sequel-style Great Council series meant to reckon with the original show’s divisive ending, and an ambitious anthology in the vein of Black Mirror or Star Wars: Visions. Genre swings follow with spy thrillers inspired by Andor, offbeat buddy comedies, romances, and even grounded crime stories set in the shadows of Westeros.

To close things out, the hosts share what they’re watching now, from The Pit and Hacks to new films like The Phoenician Scheme and Marty Supreme starring Timothée Chalamet. If you’re craving thoughtful franchise talk with big ideas and sharp takes, this episode delivers. 

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