It has been a long journey to the finale. In a surprising turn of events, this episode was somehow leaked online during the week prior. It was difficult to avoid spoilers, but from the gist of Twitter, it seemed to have some fans rather frustrated. Rhaenyra finally receives the news from Princess Rhaenys that Viserys... Continue Reading →
House of the Dragon Episode 9 Review: The Green Council
King Viserys has finally died, and Alicent has misunderstood his final words. She thinks he has changed his mind and wants their eldest son Aegon to be King. This episode is fully focused on “The Greens” and their response on the day after the death. Everyone is on the search for Aegon, both Alicent and... Continue Reading →
House of the Dragon Episode 7 Review: “Driftmark”
So much happened within this episode, which means there is a lot to break down. Everyone has gathered on Driftmark for Laena Velaryon’s funeral, as burial by sea is the way of the Velaryons. The reception, though, is where the drama begins. Rhaenyra and Daemon are constantly exchanging meaningful looks. Viserys calls Alicent “Aemma,” indicating... Continue Reading →
House of the Dragon Episode 6 Recap: “The Princess and the Queen”
House of the Dragon has jumped forward 10 years now. Rhaenyra is somewhat happily married to Laenor, both of whom have embraced their arrangement and has birthed her third child. Daemon is now a girl-dad to twins Baela and Rhaena, married to Laena Velaryon, and living in Pentos. Viserys is crumbling away slowly but surely.... Continue Reading →
House of the Dragon Episode 5 Recap: “We Light the Way”
King Viserys is ill on the ship on the way to Driftmark, the ancestral home of the Velaryons, with plans to propose the unification of their two houses with Rhaenyra and Laenor. The question I previously posed on who was going to be the new Hand of the King is answered in the form of... Continue Reading →