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House of the Dragon Season 1 finale exit survey, running quarterbacks, and Taylor Swift's Midnights.
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The House of the Dragon Finale Exit Survey

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There’s now a king and a queen. The Dance of Dragons has begun. Let’s talk about what happens next.

[Join our staff as they take stock of the House of the Dragon Season 1 finale.]

UNDR CTRL: Bayley’s Success in the Misery Business and Her Quest for Bianca Belair’s Title

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An examination of the world of sports entertainment, where off-camera, performers like Bayley routinely lose everything to put themselves into the position to win when the eyes of the world are on them.

[Nick Bond on the rising success of WWE's Bayley.]

The New DCEU Looks a Lot Like the Snyderverse

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Black Adam has been heralded as a new direction for DC’s film franchise, but the Rock-fronted movie looks a lot like its predecessors—and the DCEU’s direction still isn’t clear.

[Daniel Chin on the future of the DCEU.]

The Simple Math Behind the Colts’ Decision to Turn to Sam Ehlinger

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Benching Matt Ryan isn’t about trying to find a better passer—it’s about trying to find a better runner. Indianapolis looks poised to show us the true value of a quarterback who can escape pressure and scramble.

[Ben Solak on the pros of the running QB.]

The Anti-Hero We Deserve: Taylor Swift and Her Polarizing Midnights

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Did her new album amuse you? Delight you? Exasperate you? Infuriate you? Well, you’re not alone.

[Rob Harvilla reviews the latest album from Taylor Swift.]
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