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Spoilers ahead as we review both Avengers: Endgame and episode three of Game of Thrones, the Long Night. We discuss the emotional and story arc of the Avengers and the overall Marvel movies. We talk about the surprises along the way and the ending of an era. We reminisce about the decade plus we spent with Marvel leading up to the ending in Avengers: Endgame. We review the ending and walk away feeling satisfied with a great conclusion and story. We then discuss the surprised twist in Game of Thrones. We talk about the Long Night and what worked, what didn’t, the surprise and the buzz around it. We discuss our expectations and the ways the episode played with it. We talk about the high points in the score, acting, and drama, and discuss some of the shortcomings, particularly the stakes in story-telling.
