Within the limitless array of small council conferences on either side, Aemond’s assembly was extra speak of subsequent steps. Everytime Alicent tried to talk she was both lower off or ignored fully. The council solely views her as a bit of property once more, providing her up for marriage to type an alliance. Her boyfriend does nothing to help her. On the finish of the assembly Aemond coldly dismisses her, telling her she have to be desperate to return to home pleasures. I’ve to say, I don’t really feel unhealthy for her. I’m not certain why she thought they might deal with her any in a different way than Rhaenyra.
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“Smallfolk” – HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Pictured: Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent and Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond. Photo: Theo Whiteman/HBO ©2024. All Rights Reserved |
Speaking of Rhaenyra, her council meeting went a little better with Corlys becoming her hand. However she receives some pushback when she asks Ser Stefan to become a dragonrider. He happily obliges, a decision he probably soon regrets when Seasmoke rejects him, burns him and flees.
When we see Daemon, he is still having his dreams. While it is nice to see the characters from the first season, this week Viserys, his Harrenhal storyline is running a bit stale. They need to get to the point of it or move on. However, Alys did tell him to wait three days and after three days, Lord Grover died or was killed and Oscar Tully is the new Lord. If anything good comes from this storyline maybe Daemon will make amends as his guilt is certainly starting to show.
Seasmoke is flying over Spice Town and he has taken a rider – Corlys son Addam. It makes sense as he is a Velaryon. Addam wants his father to acknowledge him like he does Alyn and he may now get his wish. I am glad as we get to see more of him and this helps Rhaenyra’s cause but I am sad as Rhaena still does not have a dragon but she learned that there is a large dragon in Vale, a wild one. Let’s hope she claims it soon.
Aemond is back at another small council meeting, Lord Larys oversteps thinking he can manipulate him and is quickly gathered, ordered to bring back Otto Hightower as Aemond’s hand. He is also told that Aegon is awake and speaking. When he goes to visit him, he not so subtly threatens him and Aegon says he does not remember – but it is clear he does.
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| “Smallfolk” – HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, Pictured: Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon and Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond. Picture: Ollie Upton/HBO ©2024. All Rights Reserved |
Rhaenyra and Mysaria transfer ahead with their plans to sway the small folks and despatched small ships with meals. The plan labored because the folks now shout her identify within the streets and assault Alicent and Helaena whereas they’re at prayer. When Alicent acquired smacked within the face with that fish, it was meant to be critical but it surely was hilarious as an alternative.
I need to say Alicent lastly confirmed some extra motherly tendencies this episode apologizing to Aegon and asking her brother about her different son nobody cares about. She nonetheless deserved that fish to the face.
The most important shock of this episode comes courtesy of Mysaria and Rhaenyra taking their friendship to the following degree and sharing a passionate kiss earlier than being interrupted. I can really get behind their relationship if I trusted Mysaria.
General the episode was extra satisfying than final week with little motion however the dialogue moved the story alongside. Talking of shifting alongside, that’s precisely what I want Daemon to do. Harrenhal was good for a number of episodes however it’s dragging on now. With the addition of Addam as a dragon rider and the folks behind her, issues are wanting up for Rhaenyra with Home Inexperienced falling aside with the backstabbing and plotting.
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