Home of the Dragon – A Dance of Dragons

Whereas Home of the Dragon could take some warmth for its slower tempo than its sister present Recreation of Thrones this season is unquestionably attempting to stay as much as the hype. This week’s episode was no exception. The stress was within the air on each councils and it’s clear there is no such thing as a turning again from this civil conflict. 

Dameon continues to be attempting to construct a military however Ser Criston is doing it at a a lot sooner and efficient price. I actually want somebody would knock that smug look off his face completely. He and Alicent are really two goofy individuals telling one another precisely. It was inevitable that she would find yourself pregnant and her making the choice to finish her being pregnant was laborious to observe however she needed to know the probabilities of that taking place each time she met up with him. 

“A Dance of Dragons” – HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Pictured: Matt Smith as Prince Daemon. Photograph: Ollie Upton/HBO ©2024. All Rights Reserved

Lord Larys goes to verify in on her after she misses the council assembly and she or he tries to lie however he sees the cup and is aware of what occurred. They’ve a short dialog and she or he states that Viserys’ intentions died with him. Alicent has actually develop into unlikeable for me. 

Talking of the council assembly, Aegon once more is made to look weak as he has no concept what’s going on and Aemond informs the council of Criston’s actions (heading to Rooks Relaxation). When Aegon tries to indicate his enamel because the mighty King, Aemond begins chatting with him in Excessive Valyrian and Aegon barely can converse it again to him. Alicent is searching for Viserys’ books when Aegon comes again to his room. He’s whining in regards to the council not respecting him and Alicent, the nurturing mom that she is, tells him to do what she wants him to do – nothing, additional wounding his delight and ego. 

“A Dance of Dragons” – HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Pictured: Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II. Photograph: Ollie Upton/HBO ©2024. All Rights Reserved

In Rhaenyra’s absence her council is in no higher form. They develop stressed for motion and Lord Corlys has to make an look to settle them. When Rhaenyra does return, even Jace is irritated along with her. After studying of Criston’s victories she lastly decides it is time to ship a dragon. She was to go however Rhaenys volunteers as an alternative. 

“A Dance of Dragons” – HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Pictured: Eve Finest as Princess Rhaenys and Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys. Photograph: Ollie Upton/HBO ©2024. All Rights Reserved

Whereas Rhaenyra tells Jace the story of the dream, Rhaenys prepares her dragon for battle and Aegon drunkenly heads off to battle as properly. After they each arrive at Rooks Relaxation, Aemond is hiding in wait along with his dragon as part of the plan. Aegon stupidly throws a wrench in it and is well overpowered by Rhaenys. Aemond seems to come back to his assist however dracarys’ Aemond who falls. Rhaenys sends her dragon to assault Aemond understanding she gained’t make it out alive. They’ve a brutal battle and Rhaenys dragon does wound Aemond’s however his dragon does chew her neck and kills her within the air and we see Rhaenys stretch out her arms and fall to her demise. We mourn such a robust, smart and nice character Princess Rhaenys. I hope we get to see Lord Corlys’ wrath. Within the books he turns into estranged from Rhaenyra.

Criston involves and finds Aemond staring on the physique of Aegon along with his dragon barely respiration. Within the books, Aegon dies of poison so if he’s in reality lifeless right here and this isn’t a Bran second (falling and surviving) then this could be a way more satisfying demise as his inexperience and lack of nurturing from his mom proved to be his downfall. If/when he does meet his finish, we don’t mourn him.

“A Dance of Dragons” – HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Pictured: Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole. Photograph: Theo Whiteman/HBO ©2024. All Rights Reserved

I loved this episode. In case you couldn’t inform by now I’m absolutely Group Black, however I do love villains after they have good writing and powerful character growth – which Group Inexperienced has. I like to hate Criston, Aemond, Alicent and Aegon. If that is Aegon’s demise, I’ll miss seeing Tom Glynn-Carney within the position. 

Daemon goes by way of it over at Harrenhall and assembly witches. The extra fascinating side of his story is attending to see Milly Alcock again as younger Rhaenyra. The affect of this episode is establishing the remainder of the season to be bloody and darkish. What did you consider the episode Home of the Dragon followers? Go away a remark and bear in mind to attach with me on X @jereereviews for extra.