What if ‘Game of Thrones’ was in the Middle East? If you’re having trouble understanding what’s really going on, who hates whom and why, then read this. Of course, a bit of Games of Thrones knowledge is advised.

Guest curated by Sham Jaff. From Weekly Filet #203, in April 2015.

If ‘Game of Thrones’ were in the Middle East

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