House of the Dragon spoiler thread

[Stalker0]

That was a great episode. I really appreciate how we are back to more classic GOT pacing. They give the characters time to breath, we see some actually god damn war planning!

The scene with Damon and Rhenera was intense! And Luke, man you knew the whole time what probably going to happen but still the tension was so palpable.

I like that Aemond seemed so intent on getting at Luke but as soon as it happens you can see it in his eyes, the "what have I done" moment. And of course Rhenera's reaction, you know its all going to hell now.

I also thought its very interesting how much the dragon riders don't have full control of their dragons. This really highlights Daenerys and how bonded she was with her "children", while they were rebellious in their own rights, when it came to combat they fought as one.

GOT is back baby.

 

[pukunui]

That's not quite true in the show.

They don't know where the other lord's stand. Neither side wanted to fire the first shot as such up until Aemond dragon went nom nom.

Dragonstone had the option of bending the knee not a bad option if Starks, Baratheon and the Vale go yeah bah we're supporting Aegon.

Yep, but then uppity little Arrax decides he has to have a go at the biggest, baddest dragon in town ...

I like that Aemond seemed so intent on getting at Luke but as soon as it happens you can see it in his eyes, the "what have I done" moment.

Yeah, I think he was only intending to scare Luke, maybe even force him onto the ground so he could take out an eye ... but Vhagar had other ideas. No uppity little dragon is going to breathe fire in her face and get away with it!

 

[Tonguez]

First blood is all on Rhaenys

 

[payn]

How did waiting to do anything for even one day work out? Not so well. They were at war, as soon as she decided to put on the crown.

Because one accidental act of diplomacy amongst young men went wrong? Look at it this way, Aemond's actions are going to work in favor Rhaenyra and her cause. Even he knows it.

Sure, but let's be real.... She declared herself queen. She wasn't backing down at that point.

How did waiting work out? Even one days delay? But so well.

The good guys, as good as there are anyway, always dilly dally in this world, and always pay the price.

 

[wicked cool]

With the singing in the cave was that a wild dragon?

 

[payn]

With the singing in the cave was that a wild dragon?

Well...

Spoiler: spoiler

I believe its a 100 year old dragon that has not had a rider in a very long time.

 

[wicked cool]

Well...

Spoiler: spoiler

I believe its a 100 year old dragon that has not had a rider in a very long time.

Thanks

 

[Dire Bare]

Uh.... If she roasts them a woman becomes ruler. So I'm not sure I get your first point. Sure could take the throne, or let the real heir have it.

As to your second point, they are literally talking about killing the real heir..... That won't be secret if they do it. My guess we are looking at war, though, so it's somehow better to kill soldiers and the occasional leader in war.

Rhaenys had not yet decided to back Rhaenyra's claim to the throne. And she's not bloodthirsty. And she had sympathy towards Alicent. Was it a tactical mistake? Sure. But humans do that, all the time, in the real world. Why not the fantasy world also?

What makes this show hard for me, is that even the "good guys" don't give a hoot for the lives of the common folk. Even one of my favorite characters, Rhaenys.

 

[Zaukrie]

Rhaenys had not yet decided to back Rhaenyra's claim to the throne. And she's not bloodthirsty. And she had sympathy towards Alicent. Was it a tactical mistake? Sure. But humans do that, all the time, in the real world. Why not the fantasy world also?

What makes this show hard for me, is that even the "good guys" don't give a hoot for the lives of the common folk. Even one of my favorite characters, Rhaenys.

There are no good guys, clearly. Maybe the white worm? To be clear, it is starting to get harder to watch, the lack of anyone I want to root for.

I get it, she's human. All the almost good guys fill history with their mistakes. What if we got an almost good guy that didn't do most everything wrong. They could still lose, but it would be a refreshing change for this show.

 

[Zardnaar]

Tyrion and Varys look even better now.

No one gives a hoot about the hoi polloi.