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Jack Francis is a UK-based culture writer. He has written for Rolling Stone, Radio Times, and Paste Magazine among others, with a focus on all things Star Wars, science-fiction, and fantasy.

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Every Episode of ‘The West Wing,’ Ranked Worst to Best

THE LIST

It’s been 25 years since Aaron Sorkin’s Emmy juggernaut first premiered. Here’s our bold, noble ranking of every single episode.

Jack Francis | Published Oct 30, 2024

Every Single ‘Friends’ Episode Ranked Worst to Best

THE ONE WITH THE RANKING

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the “Friends” pilot, we embark on the herculean task of ranking each episode—and brace for your response.

Jack Francis | Published Oct 25, 2024

Sauron on ‘Rings of Power’ Is Officially TV’s Best Villain

CHARACTER STUDY

With “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 2 now in full flow, we’re enthralled with Charlie Vickers’ captivating, multi-dimensional breakout.

Jack Francis | Published Sep 11, 2024

The Future of ‘House of the Dragon’ Lies in Its Bastards

THE BLACKFYRE REBELLION

The latest “HOTD” planted seeds not just for an explosive finale, but for one of the biggest moments in George R.R. Martin’s books: the Blackfyre Rebellion. Here’s our handy guide.

Jack Francis | Published Jul 31, 2024

‘House of the Dragon’ Improved the Ultimate Fantasy ClichĂ©

WE NEED A HERO

This season’s arc echoes a storyline that everything from “The Lord of the Rings” to “Harry Potter” has done—and may even be doing it better.

Jack Francis | Published Jul 26, 2024

We Need to Talk About Aegon on ‘House of the Dragon’

DANCE OF DRAGONS

The game-changing “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode of “HOTD” showcased why Tom Glynn-Carney’s Aegon Targaryen is the show’s secret weapon. What happened to him? Let’s dive in


Jack Francis | Published Jul 10, 2024

The Many Dragons of ‘House of the Dragon’: A Handy Guide

FIRE-BREATHING EXPLAINER

Can’t tell your Seasmoke from your Moondancer, or your Vhagar from your Syrax? We break down all the show’s dragons, who rides them, and where in Westeros they reside.

Jack Francis | Published Jul 07, 2024

The 101 Greatest Moments in the Entire ‘Star Wars’ Universe

THE FORCE IS STRONG

From the original trilogy to the new TV series and everything in between, here’s the definitive ranking of the most iconic scenes in the canon. May the force be with your debating.

Jack Francis | Published May 03, 2024

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