Every so often, HBO is able to lure us back to Westeros. First it was the original kings-and-dragons saga and then the family tragedy of House of the Dragon. Now, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms brings something to the franchise it hasn’t really attempted before: a small enough story to fit in a single knight’s saddlebag that’s big enough to remind viewers why they...

Marvel shocked fans everywhere with the unexpected success of X-Men ’97, the animated revival of the fan-favorite 1990s X-Men show. Its first season offered a nostalgic thrill ride, with action, emotional storytelling, and character beats that connected with series veterans as well as newer audiences. With anticipation building for the next chapter, the audience has one big...