A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Episode 3, "The Squire"
In which Lily finally learns how to spell "Targaryen"
Lily Osler
Writer, Trekkie, incompetent knitter. Managing Editor at Episodes.
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Episodes Monday Rundown June 1–7 2026
This week: Boosters, Boroughs, and Buffalo Bill Cody.
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In Widow's Bay, life doesn't stop just because the town is cursed
If the townies all believe in the curse, why don't they act like it's real? If you've had to live through Very Interesting Times, you might know the answer.
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Check out what premium Episodes subscribers were reading in May!
Hello, beloved free subscribers! June is here, and with it the close of an exceptionally busy month at Episodes. We published 19 pieces this month, with new writing from us four (or sometimes five!) times a week on on Blue Heron, The Sopranos, Obsession, and more. Premium Episodes subscribers got
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Episode 2, "Hard Salt Beef"
Anxious boys and tall, tall girls: The people of Westeros are just like us!
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Episodes Monday Rundown May 25–31 2026
This week: Backrooms! Backrooms!! Backrooms!!
Margo's Got Money Troubles
In Margo's Got Money Troubles, your parents are just some guys
It's great to get an apology from your parents. But the real work is in what happens after.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Episode 1, "The Hedge Knight"
In the first edition of our new recap series, Westeros' tallest, most anxious knight decides to make a name for himself.
The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai is about so much more than education
Helen DeWitt's modern classic is as much about things that can't be taught as it is about Ancient Greek.
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Episodes Monday Rundown May 18–24 2026
This week: the Colbert finale, Olivia Rodrigo, and a triptych of heterosexuality.
Submit your questions for a special Woodworking mailbag!
Hello beloved subscribers! Emily's first novel, Woodworking, is out in paperback on Tuesday, May 26. It's an exciting occasion, and, to celebrate, we've got a special Episodes mailbag lined up for that day. All questions about Woodworking — the creative process, the book tour, whether
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Pluribus is a masterclass in how to write loneliness
There's no moment of human connection that will save Carol Sturka from herself.