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 4: “King of the Narrow Sea” Review
Rhaenyra has searched far and wide for her future husband and king consort, but she is unhappy with every prospect that she comes across. She sees marriage as death, and refuses to allow herself to follow her mother’s path. Daemon has returned back to King’s Landing a year after defeating the Crabfeeder at the Stepstones... Continue Reading →
House of the Dragon Episode 3: “Second of His Name” Review
Back in the world of Westeros, we have skipped forward two years. It is the name day of King Viserys and Alicent Hightower's first-born son Aegon. Daemon and the Sea Snake are battling against the Crabfeeder in the Stepstones, which seems like a losing battle. Rhaenyra has isolated herself from her father and best friend... Continue Reading →
House of the Dragon Episode 2: “The Rogue Prince” Review
The second episode of House of the Dragon, “The Rogue Prince,” was released Sunday, August 28. The pilot did an excellent job setting up the stakes, and now we see the results of that set-up six months in the future. Rhaenyra and King Viserys have barely communicated since the passing of her mother and his... Continue Reading →