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A cast of thousands: The Wheel of Time character guide
The long-awaited television adaptation of Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series is finally arriving! Here's a guide to the major characters in Wheel of Time's huge cast to get you caught up and ready for streaming.
Meriadoc “Merry” Brandybuck: A Lord of the Rings Character Guide
The Lord of the Rings has a large cast, and each character has their own particular personality and backstory. This guide will answer all of your questions about Meriadoc “Merry” Brandybuck.
Legolas: A Lord of the Rings Character Guide
Looking to learn more about Legolas the Elf and his role in the Fellowship? Read on!
Claire Fraser: An Outlander Character Guide
To understand why listeners love Outlander, you have to understand the characters, especially Claire. So, here is your guide to Claire Fraser: who she is, what she's done, what motivates her, and the people she most cares about.
Yennefer: A Witcher Character Guide
Want to learn more about one of The Witcher's most fascinating characters? Here's your guide to Yennefer of Vengerberg, sorceress, lover, and survivor.
'Dune' (2021): book vs. movie
Overall, Denis Villeneuve's 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic is quite faithful. But in what small ways does the film differ from the book?
The definitive 'Dune' explainer
Here's a rundown of Frank Herbert's classic sci fi novel to get you up to speed in time for the release of the 2021 film.
The Definitive Guide to James Bond’s Gadgets, Gear, and Gizmos
Intrigued by 007's cool spy gizmos? Here's a roundup with the skinny on the ingenious weapons, tools, and assorted devices that James Bond uses on his missions.
No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Drive: A James Bond Cars List
Certainly, there's no doubt that James Bond gets all the good stuff—but he's especially spoiled when it comes to cars.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship Members, Explained
The Fellowship of the Ring is undoubtely one of the most iconic groups of heroes in literary history. Here's your essential guide to the nine members of the Fellowship and some recommendations for further listening.
The 25 Best James Bond Villains, Ranked
Whether we realize it or not, many of our favorite villainous tropes come from the sworn enemies of superspy James Bond. Keep reading to see our favorite mustache twirling, monologuing, and minion-killing Bond villains, ranked.
What Order to Watch (and Listen to) James Bond's Spy Adventures
With countless novels and film adaptations, getting into James Bond can seem like a daunting task. Look no further than this list to see the best order to unpack this legendary series!