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Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Game of Thrones series finale death watch: Daenerys has to dieGame of Thrones series finale death watch: Daenerys has to die
    Culture

    Daenerys’s story has become a tragedy. Dying while on the Iron Throne fulfills that.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Vox’s predictions for Game of Thrones’ series finaleVox’s predictions for Game of Thrones’ series finale
    Culture

    With just one episode left, Vox staffers weigh in on what they think will happen — and what they’d like to see.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Zack Beauchamp and 5 more
    Games of Thrones season 8
    Game of Thrones: does Arya’s “green eyes” prophecy mean she’ll kill Daenerys?Game of Thrones: does Arya’s “green eyes” prophecy mean she’ll kill Daenerys?
    Games of Thrones season 8

    Melisandre’s prophecy said Arya would kill someone with green eyes. Everyone thought that meant Cersei …

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Avengers: Endgame adds Spider-Man: Far From Home’s spoilery trailer as a post-credits sceneAvengers: Endgame adds Spider-Man: Far From Home’s spoilery trailer as a post-credits scene
    Culture

    Endgame didn’t have a traditional post-credits scene. But airing the trailer after the movie does make sense.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Game of Thrones death watch: It doesn’t look good for Jaime, Cersei, or DaenerysGame of Thrones death watch: It doesn’t look good for Jaime, Cersei, or Daenerys
    Culture

    No one at King’s Landing is safe.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Spider-Man: Far From Home is teasing alternate universes. But there’s a catch.Spider-Man: Far From Home is teasing alternate universes. But there’s a catch.
    Culture

    How much should we trust Mysterio?

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Games of Thrones season 8
    Game of Thrones is spending its last hours ruining Daenerys TargaryenGame of Thrones is spending its last hours ruining Daenerys Targaryen
    Games of Thrones season 8

    For seven seasons, the show has told us how great Dany is. In its final episodes, it’s turning her into a villain.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Avengers: Endgame’s astonishing box office soars past $2 billionAvengers: Endgame’s astonishing box office soars past $2 billion
    Culture

    Endgame has surpassed Titanic and now just has Avatar to catch on the all-time charts.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Spider-Man: Far From Home’s new trailer is full of Avengers: Endgame spoilersSpider-Man: Far From Home’s new trailer is full of Avengers: Endgame spoilers
    Culture

    You should probably see Endgame before you watch this trailer.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Games of Thrones season 8
    Game of Thrones’ Mad Queen theory, explainedGame of Thrones’ Mad Queen theory, explained
    Games of Thrones season 8

    Will Daenerys Targaryen go mad, just like her father before her?

    By Alex Abad-Santos