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Alicia hat keine Kosten und Mühen gescheut und war in Berlin beim exklusiven Event zu House of the Dragon Staffel 3! Dort konnte sie die erste Folge vorab sehen und gibt euch jetzt eine spoilerfreie Review sowie ihre Eindrücke vom Event. Vor Ort waren außerdem die Schauspieler von Jacaerys Velaryon, Addam von Hull und Alyn von Hull. Im Talk haben sie einige interessante Dinge erzählt ... #HouseOfTheDragon #dracarysberlin #hotds3 Instagram: @aliciajoe und @cashisclay_attitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailTonight is a double episode recap. We will be breaking down both episode 2 and episode 3. Ep2  "Rhaenyra the Cruel" picks up with the aftermath immediately after the death of Lil Jae Jae. It also introduced us to Addam of Hull, Ulf the White, and  Kat. Ep3 "The Burning Mill" gives us, well Alicat, clarity on what Viserys really said, but at this point it doesn't matter. It also starts Damon's time at Harrenhall. The episode introduced us to Ser Gwayne Hightower, Alys Rivers, and Ser Simon Strong.#aknightofthesevenkingdoms #watchdemthrones #gameofthrones #houseofthedragonhbo #demthrones 

Brendan Sagalow and Xia Anderson join Zac Amico and discuss theories about the Addam's Family, Beetlejuice 2, Xia wanting to cage dive with sharks, dogs dying during movie productions, the McDonald's customer beaten up for going behind the counter, their McDonald's orders, the criminal who puked on a deputy, Xia getting arrested for DUI, the NYPD detective who flashed his gun at a stripper, Ozempic vulva and so much more! (Air Date: October 22nd, 2025)Support our sponsors!BodyBrainCoffee.com - Use promo code: ZOO15 to get 15% off!Zac Amico's Morning Zoo plug music can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMgQJEcVToY&list=PLzjkiYUjXuevVG0fTOX4GCTzbU0ooHQ-O&ab_channel=BulbyTo advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!Submit your artwork via postal mail to:GaS Digital Networkc/o Zac's Morning Zoo151 1st Ave, #311New York, NY 10003You can sign up at GaSDigital.com with promo code: ZOO for a discount of $1.50 on your subscription and access to every Zac Amico's Morning Zoo show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Brendan SagalowTwitter: https://twitter.com/brendansagalowInstagram: https://instagram.com/brendansagalowComedy Special: https://youtube.com/brendansagalowTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/sags2richesXia AndersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/xia_landInstagram: https://instagram.com/xia_landZac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnyDates: https://punchup.live/ZacAmicoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this engaging episode of The Pickleball Show, host Curtis Reese welcomes Adam Shand, a former college basketball player turned pickleball enthusiast and founder of My Pickleball League in Naples, FL Adam shares his journey from the basketball court to founding a pickleball league for kids, driven by his passion for the sport's accessibility and fun. He discusses collaborating with local instructors and equipment manufacturers to create a dynamic, kid-friendly program that teaches skills and sportsmanship. Adam also reflects on how his coaching experience and athletic background shape his approach to mentoring young players, emphasizing community and growth. Recent posts on X highlight Adam's innovative clinics, noting his ability to inspire the next generation of pickleball players.https://thepickler.com/pickleball-blog/pickleball-kids/https://www.instagram.com/picklebilly1/p/CQg2LRmA2eK/https://pickleballfire.com/podcast-2/056-pickleball-leagues-for-children-with-addam-shand/?srsltid=AfmBOoolp6fLhdbzgR_7EzpDGd1qvfhDxlnG2iqxqGXEOmQGgKHBD7Olhttps://resolutre.com/

Welcome to my Frisky Broadcast Radio Show for February 2025. I hope you enjoy this hour of great new music. Track list: All By Myself - Mita Gami; Freedom - Budakid (Patrice Baumel remix); Transcender - Eichenbaum; Gamma - Kamilo Sanclemente; The Balance of Being - Callecat, Bodai (Simos Tagias remix); Riga - Super Flu, Marc Werner; Yoka - Khen, Juan Yarin; Winter Dreams - Gorge; Muhuuuuu - LAZARE, Addam; Koi Fish - Sebastian Leger; Surge - Kamilo Sanclemente; Aries - Victor Ali, Luan Pugliesi. Recorded @ Subdivision Music Studios NYC February 7, 2025

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199. Tailoring Thoughts is back! Roberto shares his thoughts on a few things that have been bugging him lately (some quite literally) including:- the new scourge of AI-generated content- clickbait headlines & misleading journalism- wearing rucksacks on public transport- the new fashion trend inspired by the Addam's Family's Cousin It- people who call others “Mate”Plus an update on everything Tailoring Talk Mag and an invite to you dear listeners to shape the content we create in 2025!Enjoy!Message The Show Directly & Join The Conversation !Support the showYou can now support the show and help me to keep having inspiring, insightful and impactful conversations by subscribing! Visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/1716147/support and thank you so much in advance for helping the show!Links:Roberto on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/robertorevillalondonTailoring Talk on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/tailoringtalkpodcastTailoring Talk on YouTube https://youtube.com/@tailoringtalkCreditsTailoring Talk Intro and Outro Music by Wataboy / TVARI on PixabayEdited & Produced by Roberto RevillaConnect with Roberto head to https://allmylinks.com/robertorevillaEmail the show at tailoringtalkpodcast@gmail.com

In this Film Ireland podcast Dolapo Agunbiade talks to Actor Clinton Liberty, one of the new regulars in House of The Dragon. Clinton stars as Addam of Hull, one of the new regulars in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. He is known for playing the lead role of Linus in Graham Norton's HOLDING for ITV. He can also be seen in BBC drama NORMAL PEOPLE and as the regular role of Marcus in RTE show RUSSIAN ELECTION. Other credits include the role of Max in family thriller SMOTHER for BBC Studios / RTE and the role of Jamie in feature film TOUCHDOWN. Clinton is a recent graduate of the BA Acting course at The Lir, Dublin. https://filmireland.net/

Today we continue our coverage of Season 2 in House of the Dragon by diving into Episode 6 where a sense of restlessness overcomes all factions.   Tune in as Ser Steffon Darklyn attempts something that's never been done before, signs of a wild dragon appear in the Vale, Rhaenyra sends a gift to the smallfolk of King's Landing, a riot breaks out putting royal lives in danger, and Addam comes face to face with his destiny.   With Chase & Josh giving a recap, providing takeaways, discussing key aspects, and debating Seasmoke's choice in rider, don't go anywhere.   "I fear he may have turned against me."   https://gofund.me/4bacd516

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode The Queen Who Ever Was and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Anticipation builds for Rhaena and the ugly wild dragon known as Sheepstealer. The characters of Addam and Alyn take on different personalities and actions in the show. And in the final SpoiLORE section, Producer Talitha and A.Ron discuss [REDACTED].  Fire & Blood Hardcover Reading:  Page 443 paragraph 3 to page 445 paragraph 2  YOU MUST SKIP TO Page 449 paragraph 4 and all of page 50  Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com!  Bald Move - HOTD - S02E08 - The Queen Who Ever Was - Feedback Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move:  Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion:  Email  |  Discord  |  Reddit  |  Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode The Queen Who Ever Was and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Anticipation builds for Rhaena and the ugly wild dragon known as Sheepstealer. The characters of Addam and Alyn take on different personalities and actions in the show. And in the final SpoiLORE section, Producer Talitha and A.Ron discuss [REDACTED].  Fire & Blood Hardcover Reading:  Page 443 paragraph 3 to page 445 paragraph 2  YOU MUST SKIP TO Page 449 paragraph 4 and all of page 50  Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com!  Bald Move - HOTD - S02E08 - The Queen Who Ever Was - Feedback Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move:  Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion:  Email  |  Discord  |  Reddit  |  Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode The Red Sowing and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Both the book and show feature dragons, but how many and which varies greatly. Hugh's parentage is explored, as is the parentage of Addam and Alyn. Fire & Blood Hardcover Reading:  Page 441 paragraph 3 to page 443 paragraph 1 Page 114 paragraphs 1 and 2  Left-Handed Crab Claw Map of Westeros Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move:  Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion:  Email  |  Discord  |  Reddit  |  Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lord Commander A.Ron and King Jimhaerys revisit the episode The Red Sowing and compare it to the corresponding passages from Fire & Blood. Both the book and show feature dragons, but how many and which varies greatly. Hugh's parentage is explored, as is the parentage of Addam and Alyn. Fire & Blood Hardcover Reading:  Page 441 paragraph 3 to page 443 paragraph 1 Page 114 paragraphs 1 and 2  Left-Handed Crab Claw Map of Westeros Send feedback to hotd@baldmove.com! Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Support Bald Move:  Club Bald Move Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Join the discussion:  Email  |  Discord  |  Reddit  |  Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this the best Otto episode? Why is Aegon so watchable? Aemond's rent-a-mommy scene is fantastic. Steve and Anthony are both feeling a bit greener than usual. That said, the promise of Alyn, Addam, and Hugh is exhilarating.  Theme song: Game of Thrones (80's TV Theme) by Highway Superstar Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  book@baldmove.com  | Discord | Reddit | Forums Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Che Durena joins Shannon and Figs! They talk about Shannon getting an uber ride from a man who married into money, why being a comic at family functions can be a nightmare, how The Addam's Family may have been the perfect relationship and more before diving into the stories including Che getting his anatomy bruised after an intense post vasectomy hookup, Che's run-in with a knife-wielding maniac outside a pastry shop, Che's uncle meeting a ghost, Figs having his own insane synchronicity and so much more!Air Date: 8/13/24Support our sponsorsYoKratom.com - Click The Link To Get A $60 Kilo TodayYoDelta.com - Use promo code GAS for 25% off your order!**Send in your stories for Bad Dates, Bad Things, and Scary Things to...**thethingispodcast@gmail.comThe Thing Is... Airs every Tuesday, at 4PM ET on GaS Digital! The newest 20 episodes are always free, but if you want access to all the archives, watch live, chat live, access to the forums, and get the show days before it comes out everywhere else - you can subscribe now at gasdigital.com and use the code TTI to get 20% off your membership!Che DurenaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chedurenaShannon Lee-Instagram: @shannonlee6982Mike Figs-Instagram & YouTube: @comicmikefigsSubscribe On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87Akt2Sq_-YEd_YrNpbS2QSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 review discusses “The Queen Who Ever Was” in full, including the finale ending, Alicent and Rhaenyra's meeting, Daemon's weirwood vision, Aegon leaving King's Landing, Aemond and Helaena, Rhaena finding the wild dragon, and the Season 3 setup. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers. In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 review, we break down “The Queen Who Ever Was,” a finale that works beautifully as an episode of television but leaves the season ending more like a promise than a payoff. This is the hour where Daemon finally bends the knee, Alicent offers Rhaenyra the throne, Aegon escapes King's Landing with Larys, Aemond starts losing control, the armies move into place, and the season closes right before the war truly explodes. Mary gave the episode 4.9 flames. Blake gave it 4.9 flames as an episode of television, but much lower as a finale because the final montage builds toward catharsis without fully delivering it. That tension is the heart of the conversation: “The Queen Who Ever Was” is thematically strong, visually gorgeous, and emotionally rich — but it also feels like Episode 8 of a 10-episode season. Below, you can listen to our full podcast breakdown, watch the video version, read the recap, and follow our related House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage. Listen To Our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Finale Recap And Reaction Mary & Blake discuss the House of the Dragon Season 2 finale, Episode 8, “The Queen Who Ever Was,” including why the finale was nearly perfect until one crucial ending choice, why audiences need fitting denouements, whether Alicent or Rhaenyra is the main character of Season 2, Daemon's vision, the pirate chaos, and why George R. R. Martin needs to eat his vitamins. Subscribe To Get New House Of The Dragon Episodes APPLE PODCASTS YOUTUBE SPOTIFY House Of The Dragon Season 2 Finale Recap: What Happens In “The Queen Who Ever Was”? “The Queen Who Ever Was” begins by widening the map. Tyland Lannister travels to the Triarchy to secure help against Rhaenyra's blockade, only to find himself negotiating through mud wrestling, pirate swagger, monkeys, dyed beards, and Admiral Lohar's extremely chaotic vibe. In King's Landing, Larys tells Aegon that survival now means leaving. Aegon is broken, burned, and humiliated, but Larys sees him as politically useful precisely because everyone else has underestimated him. Together, they flee toward Essos, taking money and removing Aegon from Alicent's plan before she even knows the plan has failed. At Harrenhal, Daemon finally reaches the end of his haunted season. Alys Rivers leads him to the weirwood tree, where he sees images of the future: the White Walkers, dead dragons, the comet, dragon eggs, Daenerys, and Rhaenyra on the Iron Throne. The vision reframes his role in the war. This is not only about his ambition, his resentment, or his marriage. It is about something much bigger. When Rhaenyra arrives at Harrenhal, Daemon publicly bends the knee. But the most important part happens privately, when he speaks to her in High Valyrian and tells her the war is bigger than both of them. For once, Daemon is not trying to take the story from Rhaenyra. He is choosing to serve her part in it. Aemond, meanwhile, becomes more dangerous after realizing Team Black now has more dragons. He burns Sharp Point in rage and tries to force Helaena to ride Dreamfyre into battle. Helaena refuses and tells him what she knows: Aegon will be king again, and Aemond will die in the God's Eye. On Dragonstone, Alicent comes to Rhaenyra and offers her a path to King's Landing. She admits she was wrong about Viserys' final words, says Aemond is leaving for Harrenhal, and tells Rhaenyra she can take the Red Keep in three days. But Rhaenyra makes the cost clear: Aegon must die. Alicent resists, then accepts the price. The episode ends with armies, ships, dragons, and riders moving into place for Season 3. The Starks are marching. The Lannisters are moving. The Triarchy is coming. Criston Cole is on the road. Rhaena finds the wild dragon in the Vale. Otto Hightower is shown imprisoned. And Rhaenyra and Alicent end in mirrored positions: one crushed by duty, the other looking toward freedom. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 Review “The Queen Who Ever Was” is a difficult finale because the material inside the episode is often excellent. The issue is not that nothing happens. A lot happens. The problem is that almost all of it points forward. As an episode, it has some of the strongest character work of the season. Daemon's Harrenhal arc finally pays off. Alicent and Rhaenyra get another charged conversation. Aemond's fear and cruelty become clearer. Helaena's role as a dreamer becomes more active. Aegon's escape complicates the entire political plan. And the final montage is visually beautiful. As a finale, though, the episode is more frustrating. It gives us movement toward a battle, movement toward the Gullet, movement toward Harrenhal, movement toward King's Landing, movement toward Rhaena and the wild dragon — but very little final release. It feels like the season inhales and then cuts to black before the exhale. That is why Blake's central critique lands: if the show could not end with a major battle, it needed a stronger emotional denouement. It needed one final moment that closed the season's thematic loop rather than simply arranging the next board. Mary is more willing to accept the setup because the season has already delivered major events: Blood and Cheese, Rook's Rest, the Red Sowing, Daemon's transformation, and the shift in Alicent. For Mary, this is the Risk board finally getting good. For Blake, it is a strong episode that needed one more move to feel like a true finale. Why Is The Episode Called “The Queen Who Ever Was”? The title “The Queen Who Ever Was” echoes Rhaenys' old title, “The Queen Who Never Was,” but the finale turns the phrase toward both Rhaenyra and Alicent. Rhaenyra is the queen who ever was because her claim, her duty, and the prophecy are now fully pressing down on her. She is no longer only trying to protect her family, avoid war, or prove that Viserys chose her. By the end of the season, she has accepted that she must take the throne even if the cost is blood. Alicent is also part of the title's meaning. She was never queen in her own right, but she helped create a king, defended a false interpretation of Viserys' words, and spent the season realizing that the system she served would never truly give her power. By the end, she no longer wants the crown, the court, or the color green. She wants to be free. That is what makes the title so sad. The episode is about queenship as a trap. Rhaenyra accepts the trap because she believes her part was decided long ago. Alicent tries to step out of it only after the trap has already closed around everyone else. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Ending Explained The ending of House of the Dragon Season 2 shows every major faction moving toward the next stage of the war. Team Black is stronger than it has ever been. Rhaenyra has Daemon, the Riverlands, new dragonriders, Corlys' fleet, and a potential opening in King's Landing through Alicent. But she also has new risks: Ulf is unstable, Hugh is unknown, Jace is insecure about his legitimacy, and Rhaenyra's moral line has moved. Team Green is weaker and more chaotic, but not finished. Aemond controls Vhagar and the military machine, but he is increasingly isolated and reckless. Aegon is alive and escaping with Larys, which ruins Alicent's deal and creates a future problem for both sides. Helaena knows more than anyone around her understands, and Otto's imprisonment suggests another hidden power move is happening off the board. The final montage is meant to show that the war is now unavoidable. The North is marching. The Lannisters are moving. The Triarchy is coming for the blockade. Criston Cole's army is advancing. Rhaena has found the wild dragon. Every piece is in motion. The frustration is that the montage functions more like a trailer for Season 3 than a release for Season 2. The finale does not end with the war arriving. It ends with the war about to arrive. Alicent And Rhaenyra's Final Scene Explained The Alicent and Rhaenyra scene is the emotional center of the finale. Alicent arrives at Dragonstone with no army, no weapon, and no real protection. She comes with the only thing she has left: the possibility of surrender. Alicent admits that she misunderstood Viserys. She knows now that Rhaenyra was right about his final words. She also knows Aemond is dangerous, Aegon is damaged, and the war she helped unleash cannot be controlled from inside the Red Keep anymore. Rhaenyra understands the offer, but she also understands what rule requires. If she takes King's Landing and leaves Aegon alive, her claim will never be secure. So she tells Alicent the truth: Aegon must die. That is the scene's brutal mirror. At the beginning of the season, Helaena had to identify which child was her son. In the finale, Alicent has to choose which son she can give up. It is not the same kind of violence, but it rhymes. The war keeps forcing mothers to name the child who will pay. The scene works because both women have changed places. Alicent now wants escape, air, anonymity, and freedom. Rhaenyra cannot go with her because duty has swallowed her life. Alicent speaks as if from a distant dream. Rhaenyra is awake inside the nightmare. Did The Finale Fail Alicent? Blake's biggest issue with the finale is not simply that there is no battle. It is that Alicent's story does not get the final moment it needs. All season, Alicent has been losing power. She begins believing she can hold the Green cause together, then discovers she misunderstood Viserys, loses her place on the council, watches Aemond rise, and finally decides to trade the throne for a chance at peace. That is a real character arc. The problem is that the finale ends before Alicent can experience the consequence of her choice. She agrees that Aegon must die, but Aegon is already gone. That should be devastating. It should trap her between the bargain she made and the reality she can no longer control. Instead, Aegon's escape is folded into the montage. We understand the plot complication, but Alicent does not get the cathartic moment of returning to King's Landing and realizing her sacrifice cannot be delivered. That is why the ending can feel emotionally incomplete. Alicent makes the season's hardest choice, but the finale does not let the audience sit in the immediate fallout of that choice. Daemon's Weirwood Vision Explained Daemon's weirwood vision is the payoff to his Harrenhal story. After weeks of ghosts, guilt, dreams, Alys Rivers, and psychological torture, Daemon finally sees a future larger than himself. The images connect House of the Dragon to the larger Game of Thrones mythology: the White Walkers, the three-eyed raven, the comet, dead dragons, Daenerys and the dragon eggs, and Rhaenyra on the Iron Throne. The point is not only fan-service. The vision changes Daemon's understanding of power. He wanted the crown because he wanted recognition, love, status, and proof that he mattered. The weirwood shows him that the throne is not a personal prize. It is part of a story that stretches far beyond his resentment. That is why his reunion with Rhaenyra works. When he speaks High Valyrian to her, he is not simply apologizing. He is telling her that winter is coming, the threat is bigger than their marriage, and he now understands that his role is to serve her claim rather than consume it. Daemon kneeling publicly matters. But the private High Valyrian exchange matters more, because that is where he finally recognizes Rhaenyra as his queen. Is Daenerys The Prince That Was Promised? The vision includes imagery that clearly points toward Daenerys and her dragons, but that does not necessarily mean the episode is declaring Daenerys to be the Prince That Was Promised. Within the scene, Daemon sees fragments of a future he does not fully understand. He sees dragons return. He sees the threat from the North. He sees the comet. He sees the Targaryen line stretching toward a future war against death itself. For Daemon, the important takeaway is not a clean answer to the prophecy debate. The important takeaway is that Rhaenyra's claim is part of something bigger than his ambition. The vision gives him enough fear and clarity to bend the knee. So the safest read is this: the finale uses Daenerys to show the future of dragons and the long shadow of Targaryen history, not to fully settle the Prince That Was Promised question. Aegon And Larys Escape King's Landing Aegon's escape is one of the finale's most important plot turns because it breaks Alicent's plan before the plan even begins. Larys understands that Aegon is not safe in King's Landing. Aemond is too dangerous, Alicent is making moves of her own, and the court no longer has a stable center. So Larys offers Aegon survival: leave, hide, recover, and let everyone else underestimate him. Aegon agrees because he has very little left. His body is broken. His dragon may be dead or believed dead. His authority has been taken by Aemond. His future as a father and king is physically and politically damaged. But that is exactly why Aegon may still matter. A king everyone assumes is finished can become a problem later. Larys knows that. Aemond may not. Aemond And Helaena: The Dreamer Finally Speaks Aemond's scene with Helaena is one of the clearest signs that he is losing control. He wants Helaena to ride Dreamfyre into battle because Team Black's dragon advantage has scared him. He needs more firepower, and he treats his sister as another piece on the board. Helaena refuses. More importantly, she tells him what she sees. Aegon will be king again. Aemond will die in the God's Eye. She speaks about the future with a strange calm that makes Aemond's violence look even smaller. That scene matters because Helaena is no longer only whispering cryptic lines in the background. She is actively confronting Aemond with knowledge he cannot dominate. He can threaten her, but he cannot make her unsee what she has seen. Aemond has Vhagar, but Helaena has the one thing he cannot burn: the truth of what is coming. Tyland Lannister And Admiral Lohar Bring Pirate Chaos The Triarchy material is weird, funny, and intentionally disruptive. Tyland Lannister enters a completely different kind of world: mud wrestling, monkeys, dyed beards, pirate wives, shifting names, and Admiral Lohar turning diplomacy into a test of endurance. Mary loves this material because it expands the world. House of the Dragon can become claustrophobic when it stays locked between King's Landing, Dragonstone, and Harrenhal. The pirate scenes remind us that the war is pulling in people who do not care about Targaryen family trauma except where it creates opportunity. The risk is that the Triarchy plot arrives late in the finale, when some viewers are waiting for payoff from characters they already know. But structurally, it matters: the blockade has to be challenged, and the Battle of the Gullet is clearly being loaded for Season 3. Corlys, Alyn, And The Driftmark Problem Corlys remains one of Mary's biggest frustrations in the finale. He is Hand of the Queen, but he keeps hanging around the same dock, circling the same family secrets, and avoiding the plain truth about Alyn and Addam. Alyn finally gives the scene the energy it needs by telling Corlys what he has been refusing to hear: Corlys was not there. He did not claim them. He did not raise them. And now that his acknowledged line has been devastated, he suddenly has use for the sons he left in the margins. That confrontation works because Alyn refuses to make Corlys comfortable. Corlys may be grieving, legendary, and politically important, but that does not erase the damage he caused by keeping parts of his life hidden. The bigger issue is whether the show waited too long to make this material truly alive. Alyn's anger is compelling. It just needed to arrive sooner. Rhaena And The Wild Dragon In The Vale Rhaena finally finds the wild dragon in the Vale, but the path there is frustrating. She leaves the royal children behind, runs into the wilderness without supplies, and somehow no one seems very good at finding her. Still, the image of the dragon is powerful. Rhaena has spent the season feeling unwanted, dragonless, and sent away from the real action. Finding the wild dragon gives her story a clear direction heading into Season 3. The question is whether the payoff will justify the setup. If Rhaena claims the dragon, her frustration and isolation may become essential. If not, the finale spent a lot of time watching someone make a very poorly packed hiking decision. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Finale: What It Sets Up For Season 3 The finale sets up Season 3 as the season where preparation becomes open war. Rhaenyra has Daemon, the Riverlands, multiple dragonriders, and a possible path into King's Landing. Alicent has made a bargain she may no longer be able to fulfill because Aegon is gone. Aegon escapes with Larys, making him a hidden problem for both Team Green and Team Black. Aemond is more dangerous because he is scared, isolated, and still holding Vhagar. Daemon returns to Rhaenyra with a changed understanding of his role. Helaena becomes more important as her dreamer knowledge becomes clearer. Corlys sails toward the Gullet while his family secrets keep boiling underneath him. Tyland and Lohar bring the Triarchy into the war against the blockade. Rhaena stands on the edge of claiming or confronting the wild dragon in the Vale. Otto Hightower is alive but imprisoned, creating another mystery for Season 3. Related House Of The Dragon Coverage Continue through Mary & Blake's House of the Dragon coverage: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Recap And Episode Guide House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake Podcast Hub Previous Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 — “The Red Sowing” Season 3: House Of The Dragon Season 3 Teaser Reaction More From Mary & Blake Subscribe to House of the Dragon With Mary & Blake for every recap, reaction, listener feedback episode, and deeper discussion as we continue through the Dance of the Dragons. Want bonus podcasts, extended reactions, and community conversation about House of the Dragon, Outlander, The Rings of Power, and everything else Mary & Blake are covering? Join the Nerd Clan community at JoinTheNerdClan.com and support everything Mary & Blake are building. Mary & Blake Media is not affiliated with HBO, Max, Warner Bros. Discovery, George R. R. 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You Promised Dragons and Gave Us Chattering Hens This Week on the Podcast, Brian and Darryl get around to reviewing the last 3 episodes of season 2 of House of the Dragon. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Deadpool 3 Box Office: 10:05 Dragon Stuff Season 2: 17:03 House of the Dragon (Season 2) Season 2 Out of 10 Inconsistent Starts and Stops Darryl: 7/10 Brain: 6.78/10 Episode 6 Episode Title: “Smallfolk” Written by: Eileen Shim Directed by: Andrij Parekh Air Date: July 21, 2024 Summary: Jason Lannister leads his army to the Golden Tooth. Aemond refuses vassal Humfrey Lefford’s request to fly there and provide support. Aemond wants Tyland Lannister to ally with the Triarchy to break the Velaryon blockade. Aemond orders Criston to march on Harrenhal and dismisses Alicent from the Small Council. Ser Steffon Darklyn, a distant Targaryen descendant, attempts to claim Seasmoke and is incinerated. Daemon continues having disturbing dreams and irrationally believes he is being poisoned. Aemond orders Larys to summon Otto Hightower to court. Aegon, slowly recovering, tells Aemond he remembers nothing about the battle. Gwayne Hightower assures Alicent that her youngest son, Daeron, is kind, unlike his brothers. Corlys appoints his illegitimate son, Alyn of Hull, his flagship’s first mate. Meanwhile, Alyn’s brother, Addam, is pursued by Seasmoke. Mysaria’s spies spread rumors that the royals regularly feast while smallfolk starve. Mysaria sends food-laden Targaryen boats to King’s Landing. The grateful citizens fight over limited supplies, causing a riot that Alicent and Helaena barely survive. Mysaria tells Rhaenyra that her father sexually abused her and why she is loyal. They passionately kiss. Upon hearing Seasmoke has a new rider, Rhaenyra leaves on Syrax to confront them. Episode 7 Episode Title: “The Red Sowing” Written by: David Hancock Directed by: Loni Perstere Air Date: July 28, 2024 Summary: Rhaenyra confronts Addam of Hull, Seasmoke’s new rider, who pledges fealty to her. Dismayed at being removed from the Small Council, Alicent retreats to the Kingswood. Larys pushes Grand Maester Orwyle to accelerate Aegon’s recovery. While departing the Eyrie with the young princes, Rhaena leaves to find the wild dragon. Mysaria tells Rhaenyra to search for Targaryen dragonseeds (bastards with Valyrian blood) in King’s Landing as potential dragonriders. The new Lord Paramount, Oscar Tully, offers Daemon allegiance but denounces his nefarious behavior. He demands Daemon’s contrition and to mete out justice for allowing war atrocities; Daemon then executes Willem Blackwood for slaughtering the Brackens. Daemon has another vision of Viserys, who asks if he truly wants the crown and its burden. Jace confronts Rhaenyra, arguing that bastard dragonriders could challenge the Targaryens’ power and threaten the succession due to his illegitimate birth. At Rhaenyra’s command, Elinda and Alyn deliver the dragonseeds to Dragonstone, Hugh, and Ulf among them. Vermithor kills many dragonseeds until Hugh claims him; meanwhile, Ulf claims Silverwing and flies over King’s Landing. Aemond pursues him on Vhagar but nearing Dragonstone, he quickly retreats upon seeing Rhaenyra with Syrax, Vermithor, and Silverwing. Episode 8 Episode Title: “The Queen Who Ever Was” Written by: Sara Hess Directed by: Greeta Vasant Patel Air Date: August 4, 2024 Summary: Tyland Lannister allies with the Triarchy, but must first defeat Admiral Sharako Lohar in mud-wrestling; he wins, impressing her. Larys urges Aegon to exile themselves in Braavos where Harrenhal’s gold is stashed, then reclaim the throne following the war. After a long search, Rhaena finds the wild dragon. Gwayne challenges Criston, who regrets the war. A rage-fueled Aemond destroys Sharp Point with Vhagar. Rhaenyra, who hoped to have more dragonriders would deter conflict, declares war. Ulf’s boorish behavior angers Jace. Alyn rebuffs Corlys’s attempts at reconciliation. Rhaenyra and Addam fly to Harrenhal after Simon Strong sends a warning that Daemon may be traitorous. Alys leads Daemon to a weirwood tree where he foresees a future including a White Walker and Daenerys Targaryen; seeing himself as part of a larger story, he swears fealty to Rhaenyra. Helaena refuses Aemond’s demand to fly Dreamfyre into battle and foresees that he will die in the war. Alicent secretly travels to Dragonstone, offering to surrender King’s Landing to Rhaenyra in exchange for her and her family’s safety; Rhaenyra insists Aegon must die to ensure the transition. Otto is briefly seen captive in a cell. Westeros prepares for war. 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What doth it do brethren? We are back in Westeros with a disappointing finale to say the least. While this wasn't necessarily a bad episode, the fact that they ended the season with more exposition and cliff hangers without an epic battle is unforgivable. We watched an entire lackluster second half of the season in hopes that the finale would bring us what we so craved only to watch 70 minutes of more plot. But don't worry, we have to wait TWO MORE YEARS for the third installment... Had this been episode 6? We wouldn't have so many issues. But the fact that we're watching Reina search for Sheepstealer for 15 separate scenes in the finale is absurd. Aemond throws a tantrum and burns Sharp Point to the ground. Meanwhile... All the pieces are set for the world to go to war. Daemon pledges fealty to Rhaenyra after finally finishing his vision quest in Harrenhall. Jace struggles with being one of multiple bastard dragon riders and questions his claim to the throne. Corlys attempts to build relationships with his remaining bastard sons Addam and Allyn. Larys gets Aegon out of dodge and Alicent makes one final play in an attempt to avoid bloodshed by going to visit Rhaenyra at Dragonstone... Again, this was an insult to Dragon fans worldwide to end the season like this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time on the Silent Sisters', covering the penultimate episode of the season "The Red Sowing", LIttleWolfBird and Blue_Lemons are joined by returning guest and lovable devil's advocate, Pat Sponaugle, and first timer and drink-mixer extraordinair, Sean Pink! In a shocking and unplanned start to the episode, Pat and Sean stage a coup, take over the show, and drive your High Heretics headfirst into a Criston Cole discussion. We learn that it's all Otto's fault, oh and did you know he was a feminist? Alicent takes a much needed vacation to the Kingswood with one of the last remaining King's Guar knights and we all want to join her. Aemond dismisses Aegon's bff's, sending them to the wall while Larys and Jasper consult each other on whether to give the Prince Consort some perhaps dubiously sourced and potentially unreliable information. Sean blows our minds about Larys encouraging Maester Orwyle in gaming the system plus, perhaps Targaryan's have magical healing powers, question mark? LittleWolfBird once again goes on to question Addam's parantage based on Corlys' behavior this episode however, she concedes that it doesn't have to be Laenor and everyone agrees: this dragon claiming plan wasn't well ... well planned. Pat teaches us how claiming a dragon is not unlike coming upon a bear in the woods and Sean declares that Targaryan's have steaks in their pockets. And LWB concludes the episode with a lesson on the timeline...again. 0:00:00 Intro & Criston Cole 0:16:20 Summaries 0:24:29 Dragon Western & Poor Planning 0:45:15 Alicent 0:49:30 Aemond & the Smaller Council 1:13:21 Aegon's PT 1:31:26 The Call for Dragon Seeds 2:10:31 The Red Sowing & Aemond 2:18:56 Rabbit Holes & Hyperfixations 2:43:36 Conclusion The Silent Sisters Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TheBlueLemonTree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AO3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recording, editing, and mixing were done by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LittleWolfBird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by Mattstagraham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile Art by Mondongo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credit to George R. R. Martin, A Song of Ice and Fire, Fire & Blood, and related works; and HBO's Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silent-sisters-podcast/support

Το εβδομαδιαίο αφιέρωμα του POP για τις Δύσκολες Ώρες στο House of the Dragon, το spin-off/prequel του Game of Thrones που δικαίωσε το HBO, συνεχίζεται! Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο σχολιάζουμε τα πάντα (τα πάντα!) για το έβδομο και προτελευταίο για φέτος επεισόδιο του House of the Dragon, το The Red Sowing. Highlights, αποκεφαλισμοί και το light brunch του Vermithor. Είναι ο Addam of Hull ο μοναδικός κάτοικος του Westeros με chill; Πόσο Master of Whisperers είναι ο Larys Strong όταν τα ξεφουρνίζει όλα μέρα μεσημέρι; Είναι ο Oscar Tully η νέα Lyanna Mormont και πώς έγινε η σεκάνς του το highlight του τελευταίου House of the Dragon; Σε τι φάση είναι ο Aegon και γιατί η Alicent αποφάσισε να πάει τώρα για κάμπινγκ; Γιατί τραβάει ζόρι ο Jace με τις εξελίξεις των μπάσταρδων Targaryen, ποια ήταν η μητέρα του Hugh Hammer, και γιατί ο Vermithor και η Silverwing διάλεξαν αυτούς τους αναβάτες; Αυτά και άλλα πολλά (πολλά!) στο POP για τις Δύσκολες Ώρες αυτής της εβδομάδας!

Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 review discusses “The Red Sowing” in full, including the dragonseeds, Hugh, Ulf, Vermithor, Silverwing, Addam, Jace, Alicent, Daemon at Harrenhal, Oscar Tully, Aemond, and the ending. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers. In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 review, we break down “The Red Sowing,” the penultimate episode where Rhaenyra finally gets the dragon army she needs — and maybe creates the next giant problem she cannot control. This is a huge episode for Team Black. Addam bends the knee, Hugh claims Vermithor, Ulf claims Silverwing, and Aemond suddenly realizes that Vhagar may not be enough anymore. But the episode also asks the obvious question: is giving dragon power to barely trained strangers a brilliant wartime gamble or the worst HR onboarding process in Westeros? Mary gave the episode 4.9 flames, while Blake gave it 4.85 flames. The dragon spectacle is massive, Alicent continues to get some of the show's strongest interior scenes, Oscar Tully finally gives the Riverlands plot real life, and the ending gives the season genuine momentum heading into the finale. Below, you can listen to our full podcast breakdown, watch the video version, read the recap, and follow our related House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage. Listen To Our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Recap And Reaction Mary & Blake discuss House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 7, “The Red Sowing,” including why the dragon selection scene is compelling but light on tension, why Alicent continues to have some of the best scenes in the show, why Team Black needs a much better HR team, and why Hugh, Ulf, Addam, Vermithor, Silverwing, and Seasmoke change the war. Subscribe To Get New House Of The Dragon Episodes APPLE PODCASTS YOUTUBE SPOTIFY House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Recap: What Happens In “The Red Sowing”? “The Red Sowing” begins with Rhaenyra meeting Addam of Hull after Seasmoke chooses him as a rider. Addam immediately bends the knee and declares himself loyal to her, even though his parentage and connection to Corlys remain publicly unspoken. At Driftmark, Corlys continues awkwardly circling the truth about Addam and Alyn. Everyone who matters seems to know what is happening, but no one is saying the full thing out loud. Addam has just had a life-changing event, yet Corlys still struggles to acknowledge him plainly as his son. In King's Landing, Larys continues helping Aegon recover while Aemond rules as Prince Regent. Aegon is badly wounded, but he is not useless. Larys understands that better than almost anyone, and he keeps pushing Aegon's body and mind back toward survival. Alicent removes herself from King's Landing and goes into the woods with Ser Rickard. She is not exactly roughing it, but she is away from the Red Keep, away from the council, and away from the system that has swallowed her power. Her lake scene becomes one of the episode's most haunting images. At Harrenhal, Daemon finally gets movement in the Riverlands. Oscar Tully arrives as the new Lord Paramount and forces Daemon to face the consequences of the violence committed in Rhaenyra's name. To win the Riverlords, Daemon has to let Willem Blackwood die. On Dragonstone, Rhaenyra follows Mysaria's idea and summons people with possible Targaryen blood from King's Landing. The dragonkeepers object and walk away, calling the plan blasphemy. Rhaenyra proceeds anyway, bringing a crowd of would-be dragonriders before Vermithor. The attempt becomes a massacre. Vermithor burns and eats many of them before Hugh steps forward and survives the encounter. Ulf, meanwhile, stumbles into Silverwing and accidentally becomes her rider. By the end of the episode, Team Black has three new riders: Addam on Seasmoke, Hugh on Vermithor, and Ulf on Silverwing. The episode ends with Ulf flying over King's Landing on Silverwing, drawing Aemond and Vhagar toward Dragonstone. But when Aemond sees Rhaenyra standing with multiple dragons and riders, he turns back. For the first time in a long time, Vhagar is not the only answer. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Review “The Red Sowing” is exactly what a penultimate episode should be in this season: not necessarily the biggest battle, but the episode that changes the math before the finale. The strongest thing the episode does is make dragon power feel both miraculous and horrifying. Vermithor is spectacular. Silverwing is joyful. Seasmoke has personality. The final image of Rhaenyra with her dragons is powerful. But the process of getting there is ugly, reckless, and full of dead people who were treated more like applicants than human beings. That is the tension at the center of the episode. Rhaenyra needs riders. Vhagar has changed the entire war. Rook's Rest proved that Team Black cannot keep pretending restraint will save them. But Rhaenyra's solution is not clean. It is desperate, dangerous, and morally compromised. Blake's biggest critique is that the Vermithor sequence is incredible spectacle but not especially tense. The show has already spent too much time pointing at Hugh and Ulf for us to believe they are truly in danger. Once the crowd enters the dragon pit, the scene becomes less “who will survive?” and more “how long until the plot catches up to what we already know?” Mary responds more to the feeling of the dragon-bonding imagery: Rhaenyra reaching out, Hugh touching Vermithor, Ulf's chaotic joy, and the way the dragons finally seem to be choosing their people. The sequence may lack surprise, but it does not lack scale, awe, or personality. The episode also works because it is not only about dragons. Alicent's scenes are quiet but excellent. Oscar Tully gives Harrenhal the kick it badly needed. Jace finally says the thing that has been sitting underneath his story for years. And Aemond's retreat at the end gives the whole season a new tactical shape. Why Is The Episode Called “The Red Sowing”? The title “The Red Sowing” refers to Rhaenyra's attempt to find new dragonriders among people with possible Targaryen blood. She is not planting crops. She is planting power into people the old order never intended to elevate. The “red” part matters because this is not a clean recruitment drive. It is bloody. Many of the people who answer the call are burned, eaten, or trapped inside a ritual they do not fully understand. Rhaenyra gets what she wants, but the cost is enormous. The title also points toward the dragonseeds themselves: people scattered through bloodlines, secrets, brothels, bastardy, and forgotten branches of Targaryen history. Rhaenyra is harvesting that hidden inheritance because the war has made the old rules less useful. That is why “The Red Sowing” is such a strong title. It is about bloodline, bloodshed, and the terrifying idea that dragon power can move outside the royal family's clean little story about itself. The Dragonseeds Explained: Who Claims Dragons In Episode 7? The dragonseeds are people with possible Targaryen or Valyrian blood who may be able to bond with dragons, even if they are not part of the official royal line. In “The Red Sowing,” three riders matter most: Addam of Hull is chosen by Seasmoke before the mass claiming attempt begins. His connection to Corlys and Laenor gives the moment deeper family weight. Hugh Hammer survives Vermithor after stepping forward during the chaos. His Targaryen connection, grief, anger, and physical courage make him the most dramatically serious new rider. Ulf White stumbles into Silverwing almost by accident. His claiming scene is much lighter, stranger, and funnier, but it may also be the most worrying because Ulf is exactly the kind of person Blake does not want handed a dragon. The dragonseeds change the war because they solve Rhaenyra's immediate numbers problem. But they also create a much bigger question: if dragons can choose people outside the royal line, then what actually makes the ruling family special? Vermithor, Hugh, And The Dragon Selection Scene The Vermithor scene is the centerpiece of the episode. It is huge, loud, terrifying, and visually clear. The dragon is enormous. The crowd is completely outmatched. The sound design makes every scrape, breath, and movement feel dangerous. But the scene also has a tension problem. We already know Hugh has been built for something. We already know Ulf has been built for something. The anonymous people around them feel marked for death almost immediately. That means the scene works more as spectacle than suspense. Still, Hugh's moment lands because it tells us something about him. He does not simply hide. He steps forward. He protects someone else. He faces Vermithor with fear, anger, and need all moving through him at once. That is why Hugh feels like the right match for Vermithor. He is not polished. He is not noble in the traditional courtly way. He is wounded, furious, and desperate. Vermithor is not a gentle little symbol of legitimacy. He is raw power. Hugh meeting that power makes sense. Ulf And Silverwing: The Funniest Dragon Claiming Ulf's claiming of Silverwing plays like an accidental miracle. He is not noble. He is not prepared. He is not impressive in the way the dragonkeepers would want. He is terrified, scrambling, and very lucky. That is part of why the scene works. Silverwing feels different from Vermithor. Where Vermithor is all danger and domination, Silverwing feels curious and strangely gentle. Ulf becomes a rider almost by stumbling into the right place at the right time. The joy of Ulf flying over King's Landing matters because it gives the episode a burst of pure dragon fantasy. He is having the time of his life. The problem is that this is exactly why Blake is horrified. Ulf is the HR problem in human form. He gets a dragon and immediately turns into “Ulf the Dragonlord.” That may be fun for one episode. It may be a disaster for everyone later. Team Black Needs A Better HR And Onboarding System Rhaenyra's plan works, but the process is an absolute nightmare. Team Black gathers a bunch of people with possible Targaryen blood, ships them to Dragonstone, gives them almost no meaningful training, watches the dragonkeepers quit in protest, and then sends the whole group into a cave with one of the most dangerous creatures alive. Yes, the war is desperate. Yes, Vhagar is a massive problem. Yes, Rhaenyra needs riders. But this is still an onboarding disaster. The better version of this plan probably involves screening, training, smaller groups, clearer expectations, and maybe not throwing dozens of people into a dragon pit at once. Instead, Rhaenyra creates a “survive the dragon” workplace culture with a very poor benefits package. That is funny, but it also gets to the moral core of the episode. Rhaenyra is becoming more decisive. She is also becoming more willing to spend lives for the cause. That may make her more effective. It may also make her more dangerous. Jace Is Right To Be Worried Jace's frustration with Rhaenyra is not just whining. It is one of the smartest objections in the episode. Jace understands that his claim already depends on people accepting a story. Everyone knows the rumors about his father. Everyone knows he does not look like the old Valyrian ideal. His dragon has always been part of what makes him visibly Targaryen enough to survive the politics around him. Now Rhaenyra is handing that same symbol to common-born riders and unacknowledged bastards. From a wartime perspective, that may be necessary. From Jace's perspective, it undermines one of the few things protecting his future. That is why his question matters: what is he supposed to be after Rhaenyra dies? If dragonriding is no longer exclusive, then his legitimacy problem gets worse, not better. Jace is not wrong to see the generational consequence. Rhaenyra is trying to win the current war. Jace is thinking about the next reign. Alicent At The Lake Alicent's lake scene is one of the best quiet sequences of the episode. She leaves King's Landing, steps away from the Red Keep, and enters a space where she has no council table, no sons demanding power, no father answering her, and no clear role left to play. The image of Alicent floating in the water is beautiful because it is also frightening. For a moment, the show lets us wonder whether she is surrendering, cleansing herself, disappearing, or deciding what comes next. That ambiguity is what makes Alicent so strong this season. She is guilty. She is trapped. She is responsible for much of what happened. But she is also a woman who has watched the system she served strip her of usefulness the moment she became inconvenient. When she sees the bird and moves back toward shore, the scene feels less like an ending and more like a reset. Alicent may not know what she is yet, but she is not finished. Oscar Tully Finally Makes Harrenhal Matter Harrenhal has been weird, atmospheric, and full of strong images all season. But “The Red Sowing” finally gives that storyline a political jolt through Oscar Tully. Oscar arrives as a young lord everyone might underestimate, then immediately proves he understands the room better than Daemon does. He knows the Riverlords hate Daemon. He knows they are bound by oath but disgusted by what has been done in Rhaenyra's name. He knows Daemon needs them more than they need to like him. That is why the scene works. Oscar does not beat Daemon with strength. He beats him with leverage. Daemon has to let Willem Blackwood die because the Riverlords need proof that there will be consequences. It is a brutal public concession. It also may be the first useful thing Daemon has done at Harrenhal in weeks. Sir Simon Strong's reaction makes the whole thing even better. He looks like a man who dressed for a party and accidentally hosted a political execution. Daemon And Viserys: Does He Still Want The Crown? Daemon's vision of Viserys gives the Harrenhal story its emotional point. Viserys appears near the end of his life, broken down by the crown and by the burden of rule. He asks Daemon whether he still wants it. That question is the center of Daemon's whole story. He has spent so much of his life wanting recognition, power, love, and proximity to the throne that he may not know the difference between wanting the crown and wanting to be seen by his brother. Seeing Viserys in that state matters because it strips the crown of romance. The throne is not a prize. It is a burden that eats the person who carries it. The big question is whether Daemon has actually learned anything yet. The episode gives him insight, but insight only matters if it changes what he does next. Aemond Retreats From Rhaenyra's Dragons The ending of “The Red Sowing” is the episode's biggest power shift. Ulf flies Silverwing over King's Landing, and Aemond immediately reacts. He gets on Vhagar and chases the threat back toward Dragonstone. That reaction tells us something important: Aemond is still dangerous, but he is also impulsive enough to chase a provocation. Then he sees what Rhaenyra has built. Multiple dragons. Multiple riders. Rhaenyra standing in ash and confidence. Suddenly, Vhagar does not feel like an automatic win. Aemond turning back is a massive moment because it is one of the first times this season he looks genuinely checked. Not defeated, not broken, but checked. He came looking for prey and found a formation. For Team Black, that image is the victory of the episode. Rhaenyra did something dangerous and costly, but it worked. For now. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Ending Explained The ending of “The Red Sowing” means Rhaenyra has changed the dragon math before the finale. Before this episode, Aemond and Vhagar were the overwhelming military problem. Team Black had dragons, but not enough effective riders to counter the largest dragon in the world. After the Red Sowing, Rhaenyra has Addam on Seasmoke, Hugh on Vermithor, Ulf on Silverwing, and her own Syrax in the field. That does not guarantee victory. It creates deterrence. Aemond sees the new reality and turns Vhagar around because the battlefield no longer belongs to him alone. But the ending also plants future danger. Rhaenyra has given enormous power to people she barely knows. Hugh and Ulf may be useful now, but loyalty, class resentment, legitimacy, and control are all still unresolved. The dragons may help her win the next move and complicate every move after that. What “The Red Sowing” Sets Up Next Episode 7 sets up the Season 2 finale by giving Team Black a dragon advantage and giving everyone else a reason to panic. Rhaenyra finally has the dragonriders she needs, but her methods are becoming more ruthless. Jace sees the long-term legitimacy danger in raising common-born dragonriders. Addam is now publicly tied to Seasmoke and privately tied to Corlys' family secret. Hugh becomes a serious new power by claiming Vermithor. Ulf becomes a chaotic new power by claiming Silverwing. Aemond learns that Vhagar can be deterred when Team Black has multiple dragons on the board. Aegon continues recovering with Larys close by, which may matter if Aemond overreaches. Alicent steps away from King's Landing, but her story clearly is not over. Daemon finally gains the Riverlands, though at the cost of another public compromise. Rhaena continues moving toward the wild dragon in the Vale. Related House Of The Dragon Coverage Continue through Mary & Blake's House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Recap And Episode Guide House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake Podcast Hub Previous Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 — “Smallfolk” Next Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 8 — “The Queen Who Ever Was” Season 3: House Of The Dragon Season 3 Teaser Reaction More From Mary & Blake Subscribe to House of the Dragon With Mary & Blake for every recap, reaction, listener feedback episode, and deeper discussion as we continue through the Dance of the Dragons. Want bonus podcasts, extended reactions, and community conversation about House of the Dragon, Outlander, The Rings of Power, and everything else Mary & Blake are covering? Join the Nerd Clan community at JoinTheNerdClan.com and support everything Mary & Blake are building. Mary & Blake Media is not affiliated with HBO, Max, Warner Bros. Discovery, George R. R. 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Welcome back to Westeros on our podcast as we discuss the events of season two, episode seven in House of the Dragon. On this weeks episode we discuss the low born claiming Dragons and if they can be trusted... the writers seemed to be sending us clear signals they cannot ... also Addam of Hull and his Daddy issues making him loyal? Is Daemon finally realising he is the King consort... or did he see what the crown did to his brother and suddenly his happy to throw his niece / wife under that bus? Alicent goes camping... the King is struggling but being pushed and Aemon has to change his trousers .... ALL of this and more in the show, we hope you enjoy!

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen of Westeros, and see if you have what it takes to be a legendary Dragon rider! Sure, the last guy who tried it wound up a little crispy, but surely you'll have better luck! Jason and Rosie return to the seashore, with Rhaenyra and Syraxes confronting Seasmoke and his new rider, Addam. But while we're excited to get more dragons, not everyone is as excited to see a new face. Plus, we've got Young Lord Oscar making a name for himself, Alicent enters her cottage core era, and of course, a whole group of potential new dragon riders! With only one episode to go, we check in on our Team Black vs Team Green scorecard. Does Team Black have what it takes to pull off a stunning come from behind victory? Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd  Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corlys addresses Allyn and acknowledges that he is in fact his son, and has another interaction with Addam that once again points to him being his father. Larys stays in Aegon's ear to cement himself as a necessary tool for him. Hugh Hammer and Ulf are amongst the bastards that go to Dragonstone and come face to face with Vermithor and Silver Wing... After losing pretty much everyone else that decided to tempt fate to ride a dragon... Rhaenyra attempts to draw Aemond out of Kings Landing on Vhagar only for Aemond to realize that Rhaneyra has in fact put together an army of dragons. Yes, this season has some pitfalls. BUT! Overall we have really enjoyed it and we know the finale is going to end with an absolute banger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What doth it do thy Bros? In Part 1 of our 2 part episode. We return to Westeros and the season is finally starting to pick back up. While the last few episodes haven't been terrible, it has been a big lull in a short season and the Bros have some gripes. But, we are glad we get back to some much needed dragon action this week. After finding Addam of Hull to be the rider of Seasmoke, Rhaenyra realizes that those with any lineage to the Targaryens can in fact ride dragons. She calls on a rag tag group of bastards to see if any are worthy of riding the remaining dragons under Dragonstone. Not everyone loves this idea, particularly Jace because it calls into question his standing amongst the family. If those bastards can ride dragons as well then how is he any different? Alicent finds herself completely irrelevant and takes to the woods with Ser Rickard. And everybody is getting dragons... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Kit and Steve on 'Streaming Things' as they explore the unfolding drama in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 7. Rhaenyra confronts Addam of Hull after his claiming of Seasmoke last episode. This new revelation changes what it means to be a dragon rider for all of Westeros! Rhaenyra calls upon the Targaryen bastards to come forth and join her ranks to possibly mount the other two riderless dragons on Dragonstone - Vermithor and Silverwing. Who will step up and change their lives forever? And how will these events shape the war that is to come? We have a new BIG RED NOODLY BOY T-Shirt to honor our favorite dragon - Caraxes. Get yours here.00:00:00 - Introduction:Welcome to a new episode of Streaming Things, where we dive deep into the world of streaming content!00:08:29 - Overall Thoughts:Our hosts share their initial impressions and overarching thoughts on today's movie/TV episode.00:17:34 - Scene by Scene Recap:Join us as we break down the episode or movie scene by scene, offering insights and commentary.00:55:25 - Valyrian Steels:The hosts list their top 3 moments of the episode.00:59:17 - Dragon Eggs:The hosts any easter eggs, expanded Game of Thrones lore mentions, or behind the scenes facts they were able to pull from watching this episode.01:02:01 - Mummer's Dragon:The hosts recognize the talent they think delivered the best performance of the episode.01:03:48 - Westerospection:Spoilers! The host pull from their knowledge from the book Fire and Blood to make sense of what is happening in the show.01:03:59 - End of SpoilersEngage with Streaming Things:Merchandise: Check out our BRAND NEW Merch Store for the latest Streaming Things apparel and accessories.YouTube: Don't miss our visual content on Streaming Things YouTube channel.Website: Visit our official website for more updates and content.Connect with Us:Email: Send your feedback and questions to streamingthingspod@gmail.com.Instagram: Follow us @streamingthingspodofficial for behind-the-scenes content.Twitter: Stay updated with our latest tweets @StreamThingPod or follow Chris @moviesRtherapy.Fan Mail:Address: Send your letters and fan mail to:Streaming Things6809 Main St. #172Cincinnati, OH 45244Episode Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get the support you need at betterhelp.com/streamingthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hank and Mel review the penultimate episode of House of the Dragon season 2 titled: The Red Sowing. Rhaenyra tracks down Addam and Seasmoke and after a standoff he swears fealty to the Queen. Larys has Grand Maester Orwyle accelerate … Continued The post House of the Dragon S2E7 appeared first on TPE Network.

Send us a Text Message.We're breaking down season two, episode six of House of the Dragon, "Smallfolk."The rising tension in King's Landing turns into chaos after Rhaenyra DoorDashes much-needed food, and Alicent and Helaena are caught in the crossfire. Aemond sends Criston Cole to Harrenhal and proposes an alliance with the Triarchy to end the blockade, setting us up for the Battle of the Gullet. Speaking of battles, the Lannisters reach Golden Tooth, meaning we *might* get the Battle at the Red Fork this season. Daemon reaches the final boss of his nightmare journey, Viserys, and learns of Grover Tully's death. Plus, we get two new dragon riders: Addam of Hull ... and Mysaria. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

SPOILER REVIEW FOR HOUSE OF THE DRAGON SEASON 2 EPISODE 6! HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 2 Episode 6 titled "SMALLFOLK" features the Greens dealing with life under Aemond's rule as he kicks Alicent off the Small Council, insults Larys, sends Criston Cole to certain death, intimidates Aegon into silence and disregards the smallfolk of King's Landing. On the Blacks side, Rhaenyra is restless to fight, tries to pair Sir Steffon with a dragon, and begins a romance with Mysaria. Meanwhile, Corlys accepts being the Hand while Addam accepts Seasmoke and Daemon sees more guilty visions as Alys Rivers works her magic in the Riverlands to help him succeed. John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung give you their spoiler filled thoughts on this episode and also talk any easter eggs and Game of Thrones references! __________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on House of the Dragon S2 Ep 6 9:11 The Greens - Aemond's Decisions, Alicent Ejected, Cristen Cole 26:40 The Blacks - Rhaenyra's Dragon Scheme, the Smallfolk and Mysaria  44:09 Daemon at Harrenhal - Visions of Viserys, Alys Rivers Aid and Ser Simon Strong __________________________________________________________________________________ #houseofthedragon #gameofthrones #review  __________________________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 review discusses “Smallfolk” in full, including Rhaenyra and Mysaria, Seasmoke choosing Addam, Aemond dismissing Alicent, Daemon's Harrenhal visions, Sir Steffon Darklyn, the King's Landing riot, and the ending. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers. In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 review, we break down “Smallfolk,” an episode that shows what happens when the people under Targaryen rule stop being background noise and start becoming political power. The episode does what House of the Dragon does best: intimate character scenes, sharp emotional reversals, visual mirroring, and power shifting through small choices. But it also exposes one of Season 2's biggest problems: with only two episodes left, some storylines still feel like they are spinning wheels instead of moving with urgency. Mary gave the episode 4.7 flames, while Blake gave it 4.4 flames. The high points are Seasmoke choosing Addam, Aemond becoming more terrifying in power, the smallfolk turning against the Greens, and Daemon being forced to confront his past. The bigger question is whether all of this setup is moving fast enough. Below, you can listen to our full podcast breakdown, watch the video version, read the recap, and follow our related House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage. Listen To Our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 Recap And Reaction Mary & Blake discuss House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 6, “Smallfolk,” including why the show is great at character but shakier with plot, whether the Rhaenyra and Mysaria kiss works, Aemond's cold rise, Alicent's loss of power, Daemon's Harrenhal story, Seasmoke claiming Addam, and why Blake grew up thinking Tampax was candy. Subscribe To Get New House Of The Dragon Episodes APPLE PODCASTS YOUTUBE SPOTIFY House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 Recap: What Happens In “Smallfolk”? “Smallfolk” begins with the pressure inside King's Landing getting worse. The people are hungry, the blockade is working, food is scarce, and anger is beginning to point toward the royal family instead of only toward Rhaenyra. Aemond now rules as Prince Regent and immediately makes his authority felt. He orders Criston Cole toward Harrenhal, tells Alicent she no longer has a place on the council, and wants Otto Hightower brought back. The problem is that Aemond is not simply organized. He is cold, dangerous, and increasingly uninterested in anyone who cannot serve his purpose. At Dragonstone, Rhaenyra continues searching for new dragonriders. Sir Steffon Darklyn attempts to claim Seasmoke because of his distant Targaryen blood, but the ceremony ends in fire. Seasmoke rejects him and later finds Addam, choosing his own rider instead of waiting for one to be presented. Mysaria helps Rhaenyra attack the Greens from below by sending food into King's Landing and spreading rumors among the smallfolk. The plan works. The people turn their hunger into rage, Alicent and Helaena are nearly overwhelmed in the streets, and the Green regime looks weaker than ever. Meanwhile, Daemon remains trapped in Harrenhal's haunted psychology. He sees Viserys again, confronts old guilt, deals with Alys Rivers, and watches the Riverlands situation become more complicated as Lord Grover Tully conveniently dies and the path to moving that plot forward finally opens. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 Review “Smallfolk” is a strange episode because almost everything inside the scenes works, but the episode as a whole can still feel like it is moving too slowly for this late in the season. The character work is strong. Aemond and Alicent's scene is excellent. Larys and Aegon's bedside conversation is one of the episode's best surprises. Rhaenyra and Mysaria create a major emotional and political complication. Seasmoke chasing Addam gives the hour a needed burst of dragon personality. And the riot shows that the war is no longer only about kings, queens, councils, and dragons. But the plot still fumbles in places. Daemon has been at Harrenhal for a long time. The show keeps circling Hugh, Addam, Alyn, Ulf, and the dragonseed setup without always making those characters feel fully alive yet. And with only two episodes left in the season, some of the slow-burn storytelling starts to feel less like patience and more like hesitation. That is why Blake lands lower than Mary on this one. The episode is well made, well acted, and full of strong individual moments. But the larger season engine needs to start paying off the setup faster. Why Is The Episode Called “Smallfolk”? The title “Smallfolk” points to the ordinary people of King's Landing, who become impossible for the ruling families to ignore in this episode. For most of the season, the war has been framed around royal grief, succession, dragon power, and family betrayal. But “Smallfolk” reminds us that every royal choice has a cost below the council table. When the gullet is closed, the people go hungry. When the rich hoard food, the poor eat scraps. When dragons fight, ordinary people burn, starve, riot, and pay the bill. The title also matters because Rhaenyra and Mysaria understand something the Greens keep missing: the smallfolk are not just passive victims. They are a force. Feed them, anger them, scare them, or inspire them, and they can change the political weather of the city. Aemond, Alicent, And The Burden Of Authority Aemond's scene with Alicent is one of the defining scenes of the episode. Alicent tries to mother him, advise him, and remind him that power requires judgment. Aemond responds by making clear that he no longer sees her as useful. That is what makes the moment so cold. He does not explode. He does not need to. He simply removes her from the council and tells her to return to domestic life, as if all her years of political maneuvering were only ever temporary permission granted by men. Alicent helped build the argument that women should not rule. Now that argument has come back for her. She wanted Aegon over Rhaenyra because the realm would not accept a woman. But when Aegon falls and Aemond rises, the men around her do not suddenly make an exception for Alicent. The line about the indignities of Aemond's childhood not yet being sufficiently avenged cuts to the core of him. Aemond has power now, but he is still moving from old wounds. That makes him effective, frightening, and emotionally unreachable. Larys And Aegon Become A Dangerous Pair The Larys and Aegon bedside scene is one of the episode's most interesting surprises. Aegon is broken, burned, vulnerable, and trapped in a body that no longer lets him perform the role of king the way he imagined. Larys knows what that kind of humiliation can do to a person. He speaks to Aegon not only as a manipulator, but as someone who understands what it means to be looked at as damaged, cursed, or less than whole. That does not make Larys good. It makes him more dangerous. He sees the part of Aegon that Aemond underestimates. He knows that a wounded king with a working mind can still be useful. Maybe even more useful, because everyone else may stop looking at him as a threat. Aemond may have taken the regency, but this scene suggests he has made a serious mistake by leaving Aegon alive, underestimated, and emotionally available to Larys Strong. Rhaenyra And Mysaria: Does The Kiss Work? The Rhaenyra and Mysaria kiss is the most debated moment of “Smallfolk,” and Mary and Blake land on the same basic concern from different angles: the emotional need makes sense, but the timing and politics are messy. Rhaenyra is isolated. Daemon is gone. Her council doubts her. Her son challenges her. Her claim is under pressure. Mysaria offers something Rhaenyra has not received enough of lately: belief, attention, and a sense that someone sees her as the queen she wants to be. That emotional intimacy matters. A lingering hug would have made perfect sense. A charged moment where both women realize something is shifting would have made sense too. The kiss, however, creates complications the episode does not fully process yet. Rhaenyra is married. Mysaria is politically useful but not necessarily trustworthy. Rhaenyra's council already questions her judgment. If this relationship becomes known or if Mysaria feels rejected later, the consequences could be serious. That is why the kiss matters beyond shock value. It is not simply about romance. It may be a new vulnerability. Rhaenyra needs connection, but needing connection inside a war can become dangerous fast. Mysaria's Food Plan Turns Hunger Into A Weapon Mysaria's strongest move in the episode is not the kiss. It is the food. She understands the smallfolk because she understands need. She knows that hungry people do not think in abstract claims and royal bloodlines. They think about bread, meat, fish, safety, and whether the people in charge seem to care if they live. Sending food into King's Landing under Rhaenyra's banner is a brilliant political move because it turns the Greens' weakness into Rhaenyra's opportunity. The Greens have the city, but they cannot feed it. Rhaenyra is outside the city, but she can make herself feel present inside it. The riot shows how fragile royal power becomes when the people are hungry. Alicent and Helaena are not attacked because of one clean political idea. They are swallowed by fear, resentment, rumor, and desperation. That is the burden of authority Aemond does not yet understand. Seasmoke Chooses Addam The dragon material in “Smallfolk” works because it gives Seasmoke personality and agency. Rhaenyra tries to solve the dragonrider problem with genealogy. Sir Steffon Darklyn has distant Targaryen blood, courage, and loyalty. He wants the bond to work. The ritual feels sacred and serious. But Seasmoke says no, and the result is brutal. Then Seasmoke finds Addam. That reversal is important because Addam does not claim Seasmoke in the traditional heroic way. Seasmoke claims Addam. The dragon chases him, corners him, studies him, and chooses him. It is funny, terrifying, and much more interesting than a clean ceremony. The likely reason is blood. Addam is connected to Corlys, Laenor, and old Valyria in a way Sir Steffon is not. But the episode does not reduce the moment to math. It lets the dragon make the choice. Addam, Alyn, And The Dragonseed Problem Addam becoming Seasmoke's rider finally gives the Alyn and Addam material a clearer reason to exist. Until now, their scenes have often felt like setup without enough personality. “Smallfolk” changes that because one of them is now tied directly to the dragon war. That does not mean the show has fully solved the problem. Alyn is still mostly defined by silence, shaving his white hair, and carrying resentment around Corlys. Addam has the bigger moment because Seasmoke chooses him, but we still need the show to make him more than “the guy the dragon picked.” Still, the dragonseed lane is now alive. Rhaenyra needs riders. Seasmoke has chosen one. Hugh's hair, Ulf's talk, and the growing focus on smallfolk with possible Targaryen blood are no longer random. The season is pointing toward a much bigger shift in who gets access to dragon power. Hugh Hammer And The Cost Of Hunger Hugh remains one of the most interesting smallfolk pieces because the episode complicates him. Last week, Mary was more in on Hugh because he seemed like a hardworking father trying to care for his sick child. This week, he punches someone and steals food. That does not make him simple. It makes him desperate. Hunger changes people. A sick child changes people. A city under blockade changes people. Hugh is not sitting at a council table talking about sacrifice. He is living inside it. The dog helps his case, though. He pets the ratcatcher's dog, and that matters. In a show full of people who ignore suffering, anyone who is still kind to an animal gets at least one mark in the good column. But Hugh is not just a nice man. He may be someone with enough Targaryen blood to matter, enough anger to be dangerous, and enough experience with the machinery of war to become more than background. Daemon At Harrenhal Needs To Move Forward Daemon's Harrenhal story gives us great moments, but “Smallfolk” is where the patience starts to thin. Seeing Viserys again matters. Daemon being forced back into the throne room, back into the wounds with his brother, and back into the choices that shaped him is emotionally useful. The show is making him confront his original sin: his relationship with Viserys, his hunger for recognition, and his habit of running away from responsibility. Alys Rivers also keeps working as a strange, witchy pressure point. She knows too much, appears when she wants, and seems to understand Harrenhal as more than a castle. Whether she is guiding Daemon, poisoning him, helping him, or simply watching him break, she remains fascinating. But the story needs to connect more strongly to the main season engine now. Daemon's visions cannot stay weird for the sake of weird. They need to change what he does. The good news is that Lord Grover Tully's death may finally move the Riverlands plot into its next phase. Alicent And Helaena In The Riot The riot scene is where the title “Smallfolk” becomes physical. Alicent and Helaena are no longer protected by status, symbols, or the idea that the people will simply endure whatever the crown gives them. The scene has zombie-movie energy because the crowd is not one clean villain. It is hunger, fear, panic, and anger all moving at once. The guards make things worse. A hand gets cut off. Alicent is wounded. Helaena is overwhelmed. The royal family suddenly feels very small inside its own city. Alicent's arm wound also mirrors Rhaenyra's wound from Season 1, when Alicent cut her during the Driftmark confrontation. Then, Rhaenyra was protecting Luke. Now, Alicent is protecting Helaena. The show keeps placing these women in mirrored positions, even as their choices keep them apart. That is the tragedy of Alicent and Rhaenyra. They understand each other more than almost anyone else does. But the war they helped create keeps turning that understanding into pain instead of peace. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 Ending Explained The ending of “Smallfolk” matters because Seasmoke choosing Addam changes Rhaenyra's entire problem. At the start of the episode, Rhaenyra thinks she needs to find a person worthy of a dragon. By the end, the dragon has found someone himself. That means the dragonseed question is no longer theoretical. There are people outside the official royal line who may be able to ride dragons, and the dragons may have a say in who those people are. Politically, the ending is also dangerous. If Addam can ride Seasmoke, then Rhaenyra may have access to new power. But that power comes from outside the clean family structure she has been relying on. More riders could help her defeat Vhagar. They could also create new problems of loyalty, legitimacy, and control. For the Greens, the ending is bad news. Aemond has Vhagar and the regency, but Rhaenyra may finally have a path toward balancing the dragon math. What “Smallfolk” Sets Up Next Episode 6 sets up the final stretch of Season 2 by pushing the war below the royal family and into the people, the dragons, and the forgotten bloodlines around them. Rhaenyra gains political momentum with the smallfolk but creates a personal complication with Mysaria. Mysaria proves she may be Rhaenyra's most effective advisor and possibly one of her biggest risks. Addam becomes Seasmoke's new rider, changing Team Black's dragon problem. Alyn remains tied to Corlys and the Driftmark question, but still needs stronger characterization. Hugh becomes more complicated as hunger, family, and possible Targaryen blood keep circling him. Aemond rules with frightening calm and pushes Alicent further out of power. Aegon is wounded but not politically useless, especially with Larys now close to him. Alicent sees how quickly the people can turn when authority fails to feed them. Daemon may finally be forced to move forward after another round of Harrenhal visions. Related House Of The Dragon Coverage Continue through Mary & Blake's House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Recap And Episode Guide House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake Podcast Hub Previous Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 — “Regent” Next Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 — “The Red Sowing” Season 3: House Of The Dragon Season 3 Teaser Reaction More From Mary & Blake Subscribe to House of the Dragon With Mary & Blake for every recap, reaction, listener feedback episode, and deeper discussion as we continue through the Dance of the Dragons. Want bonus podcasts, extended reactions, and community conversation about House of the Dragon, Outlander, The Rings of Power, and everything else Mary & Blake are covering? 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How Art Thy Broseth? In our conclusion of our HoTD recap, Aegon begins to awaken. Aemond presses him in an attempt to remind him that Aemond is in charge now. Alicent is lost and alone now that she has no place on the council. Rhaena happens upon a scorched field with dead sheep setting the stage for Sheepstealer to enter the show. Jace tells Rhaenyra that Team Black needs Daemon which in turn causes Rhaenyra to question Jace's faith in her. Mysaria sends boats full of food to Kings Landing under the Targaryen banner to sway the smallfolk to Rhaenyra's favor. All hell breaks loose in Kings Landing when the boats arrive with food and Alicent and Heleana are attacked in town leaving the church leading to the Kingsguard killing and maiming the smallfolk (which should go over very well). Larys slides into Aegon's good favor again in his last attempt to remain in the game. Daemon receives word that Grover Tully has finally kicked the bucket leaving House Tully available for recruitment. Addam of Hull has a run in with Seasmoke. Rhaenyra and Mysaria share a kiss and Rhaenyra rides out on Syrax to meet this new dragon rider who is flying around on Seasmoke... This season has hit a bit of a lull so we are hoping next week kicks in heavy with the action! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wir können das Finale der zweiten Staffel von “House of the Dragon” schon förmlich riechen, denn die sechste Episode namens “Smallfolk” war bereits die vorvorletzte dieses Jahr. Die Frage, die uns jetzt aber beschäftigt, ist, ob auch die Drachen die Targaryen-DNS im Blut der sogenannten Drachensamen riechen können. Denn Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) braucht dringend neue Drachenreiter:innen, doch wer hat dafür die notwendigen Qualifikationen?Im Podcast sprechen Hanna und Bjarne auch über die eine oder andere Überraschung, die die neue Folge zu bieten hatte. Wie kam es zum großen Tumult in King's Landing mit Alicent (Olivia Cooke) im Kreuzfeuer? Welcher wilde Drache stiehlt im Vale die Schafe - vielleicht Sheepstealer? Und bei Daemon (Matt Smith) ist bestimmt auch irgendwas passiert. Leider sind wir wieder nur zu zweit, aber wir haben den Willen des gemeinen Volkes vernommen: Adam will be back!Timestamps:0:00:00: Vorgeplänkel und Team-Teppich0:06:00: Einstieg mit Löwen und King's Landing mit dem kleinen Rat0:20:00: Daemon in Harrenhal0:28:00: Dragonstone0:40:00: Addam und Alyn0:45:00: Das Vale mit Baby-Drachen0:49:00: Der AufstandHanna Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/HannaHugeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediawhore.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediawhore Adam: Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/AwesomeArndtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/awesomearndt/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AwesomeArndtBjarneBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bjarnebock.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wir können das Finale der zweiten Staffel von “House of the Dragon” schon förmlich riechen, denn die sechste Episode namens “Smallfolk” war bereits die vorvorletzte dieses Jahr. Die Frage, die uns jetzt aber beschäftigt, ist, ob auch die Drachen die Targaryen-DNS im Blut der sogenannten Drachensamen riechen können. Denn Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) braucht dringend neue Drachenreiter:innen, doch wer hat dafür die notwendigen Qualifikationen? Im Podcast sprechen Hanna und Bjarne auch über die eine oder andere Überraschung, die die neue Folge zu bieten hatte. Wie kam es zum großen Tumult in King's Landing mit Alicent (Olivia Cooke) im Kreuzfeuer? Welcher wilde Drache stiehlt im Vale die Schafe - vielleicht Sheepstealer? Und bei Daemon (Matt Smith) ist bestimmt auch irgendwas passiert. Leider sind wir wieder nur zu zweit, aber wir haben den Willen des gemeinen Volkes vernommen: Adam will be back! Timestamps: 0:00:00: Vorgeplänkel und Team-Teppich 0:06:00: Einstieg mit Löwen und King's Landing mit dem kleinen Rat 0:20:00: Daemon in Harrenhal 0:28:00: Dragonstone 0:40:00: Addam und Alyn 0:45:00: Das Vale mit Baby-Drachen 0:49:00: Der Aufstand

Welcome to our second season installment of the House of the Dragon #dragonsyall recap show.  In this episode, we recap season 2 episode 6 of the series aptly titled "Smallfolk" We chat about the sowing of the dragonseeds, Seasmoke claiming Addam and Rhaenyra and Mysaria claiming each other! Thanks for live-tweeting and live-threading with us each week as we use the tag #dragonsyall  Music by: Sammus Hosted by: Jamie Broadnax, Angelica Monk and Ryanne Bennett Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

MYSARIA & RHAENYRA KISS! House Of The Dragon Full Reaction Watch Along:  https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects  Get Yourself An Exclusive RR House Black Or House Green Shirt: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Paddy Considine returns as Viserys! Heavy Spoilers ahead with House Of The Dragon Season 2 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Spoiler Review, Theories, Easter Eggs, & Ending Explained. Seasmoke kills a man as he auditions to be it's rider, meanwhile Alyn is confirmed to be the son of Corlys, Seasmoke chooses Addam, Aemond fires Alicent off the counsel, Alicent & Helena are attacked by the people of King's Landing after Team Black sends food to the poor, Aemond threatens Aegon whilst Larys teams up with him, Daemon & Alys Rivers continue the journey of Daemon's grief, & SO MUCH MORE! The cast consists of Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent Hightower, Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower, Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon, Eve Best as Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong, Jefferson Hall as Ser Tyland Lannister, Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon, Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen, Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen, Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen, Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen, & Phia Saban as Queen Helaena Targaryen leading to the death scene of Jaehaerys Targaryen.  Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 review discusses “Regent” in full, including the aftermath of Rook's Rest, Aegon's injuries, Aemond becoming Prince Regent, Alicent's loss of power, Daemon's Harrenhal visions, Jace's dragonrider idea, and the ending. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers. In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 review, we break down “Regent,” a necessary reset episode that asks what happens after the dragons enter the war and everyone realizes there is no clean way back. After the catastrophe at Rook's Rest, the Greens have a broken king, a traumatized Hand, a terrified city, and Aemond standing closer to power than ever. Team Black has lost Rhaenys and Meleys, but Rhaenyra and Jace begin asking the question that changes the season: what if they need more dragonriders? Mary gave the episode 4.8 flames, while Blake gave it 4.55 flames. This is not the most explosive hour of the season, but it does important board-reset work after Episode 4 and gives the production team a chance to show off the editing, sound mixing, and visual storytelling underneath the political fallout. Below, you can listen to our full podcast breakdown, watch the video version, read the recap, and follow our related House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage. Listen To Our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Recap And Reaction Mary & Blake discuss House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 5, “Regent,” including the writer's unique journey, Aemond's rise, Alicent's humiliation, the spectacular craft work from the production team, Daemon's increasingly freaky Harrenhal story, and why creepy people belong together. Subscribe To Get New House Of The Dragon Episodes APPLE PODCASTS YOUTUBE SPOTIFY House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Recap: What Happens In “Regent”? “Regent” begins in the aftermath of Rook's Rest. King's Landing receives the severed head of Meleys as Criston Cole parades the dead dragon through the streets, hoping to present victory. Instead, the smallfolk react with fear. Dragons are supposed to be gods, symbols, and power beyond ordinary men. Seeing one dragged through the city as meat changes the emotional temperature of the war. Aegon survives the battle, but he is horribly burned and barely alive. The maesters work on him as Alicent realizes that her son's body, the Green claim, and her own political influence are all breaking at the same time. Aemond moves into power. He does not sit the Iron Throne immediately, but he takes the symbolic place of rule and becomes Prince Regent while Aegon is incapacitated. Alicent argues that she should rule in Aegon's stead, but the men around the council table dismiss her. After everything she did to put a man on the throne, the same logic is now used to push her aside. On Dragonstone, Rhaenyra mourns Rhaenys and wrestles with the cost of restraint. Jace makes moves of his own, meeting with the Freys at the Twins and helping Rhaenyra think through the dragon problem. Team Black has dragons, but not enough riders. That leads to the season's next major idea: looking beyond the obvious Targaryen line for people with dragonlord blood. At Harrenhal, Daemon keeps spiraling through visions, Alys Rivers, old guilt, and the increasingly strange atmosphere of the castle. His attempt to command the Riverlands becomes more complicated when the local lords reject the violence done in Rhaenyra's name. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Review “Regent” is a transition episode, but that does not mean it is empty. After the spectacle and tragedy of Rook's Rest, the show needs to breathe, reset the board, and ask what kind of war this has become now that dragons are fully in play. The strongest idea in the episode is that victory can still look like horror. The Greens technically won at Rook's Rest. They took the castle. Rhaenys and Meleys are dead. But Aegon is destroyed, the smallfolk are frightened, Criston Cole is shaken, and Alicent is losing the last pieces of control she thought she had. That is why the episode works better as fallout than forward explosion. It is not trying to top the dragon battle. It is trying to show what the dragon battle did to everyone left standing. The episode also does important structural work for Team Black. Rhaenyra cannot simply wait for Vhagar to dominate the battlefield. Jace's idea about finding other people with Targaryen blood gives the season a new tactical lane and turns the dragonseeds from background setup into the obvious next move. The weaker pieces are still the characters the show has been slowly seeding around the edges: Hugh, Alyn, Addam, Ulf, and the smallfolk threads. Some of that material is becoming clearer, especially with Hugh, but the show is still asking for investment before all of those people have fully earned it. Still, the craft is strong enough to carry the hour. Claire Kilner's direction, the sound design around Alicent's council scene, the editing between Rhaenyra and Daemon, and the horrifying physical reality of Aegon's wounds all make “Regent” feel more purposeful than a simple setup episode. Why Is The Episode Called “Regent”? The title “Regent” refers to Aemond becoming Prince Regent while Aegon is incapacitated. A regent rules in place of a monarch who cannot rule, either because the monarch is too young, absent, dead with an heir not yet ready, or — in this case — physically unable to govern. But the title also works because the episode is about who actually gets to rule once the fantasy of rightful succession meets reality. Aegon has the crown, but he is broken. Alicent has experience, but the council will not accept her authority. Aemond has Vhagar, discipline, and menace, so the room bends toward him. That makes “Regent” a title about power filling a vacuum. The war does not pause because Aegon is hurt. It simply chooses the next person ruthless enough to keep moving. Aemond Becomes Prince Regent Aemond's rise is the cleanest power move of the episode. He is quiet, controlled, and terrifyingly ready. He does not need to storm the room. He simply waits until the council's logic brings the crown's authority to him. The most important visual is Aemond taking the small council ball and placing it where the king would sit. It is casual, almost too casual, which makes it more unsettling. He already believes he should be the person making decisions. Now the room has caught up to him. What makes Aemond compelling is that he feels like a horror figure inside a political drama. He does not need to move quickly. He does not need to raise his voice. His stillness, eyepatch, posture, and silence all become part of the threat. That is why Blake is so in on Aemond as a character. He is not good. He has earned whatever comeuppance is coming. But as a piece of television, he has become one of the clearest engines on Team Green. Alicent Loses The Room She Helped Build Alicent's council scene is the heart of the episode. She believes she has a claim to rule as regent because she has experience, political knowledge, and years of service inside the system. But the men around her use the same argument that put Aegon on the throne to deny her power. They said Rhaenyra could not rule because she was a woman. Now Alicent discovers that the argument was never only about Rhaenyra. It was about women, power, and the rules men enforce when those rules benefit them. The direction and sound mixing make the scene land. As the men talk around Alicent, the sound narrows, her breathing becomes central, and the room turns into an emotional trap. She is sitting right there, being talked over, through, and around. That is why the scene works so well. Alicent is not innocent, but the humiliation is still real. She helped create the political logic that now erases her. Rhaenyra And Jace Start Looking For Dragonriders Team Black's most important development in “Regent” is the dragonrider problem. Rhaenyra has dragons, but not enough people who can ride them. Vhagar changes every military equation, and losing Rhaenys means Team Black has lost one of its most experienced riders. Jace becomes more than just Rhaenyra's son in this episode. He challenges her respectfully, takes initiative, negotiates with the Freys, and helps her think through the larger strategic problem. He is becoming a counselor and confidant, not just an heir. That leads to the ancestry question. If Targaryen blood is the key, then maybe the answer is not limited to the obvious royal family. Maybe there are people outside the immediate line who can claim dragons. This is where the season starts pointing hard toward the dragonseeds. Hugh, Ulf, Addam, and Alyn may still feel like slow-burn setup, but “Regent” makes the purpose of that setup much clearer. Hugh Hammer And The Smallfolk Food Thread Mary's “good” for the episode is food, and that is not a joke. The episode keeps showing food as a political pressure point. The smallfolk are hungry. The oranges are moldy. The soup is thin. Chickens and meat are expensive. The city feels squeezed. Meanwhile, the people at the top still have wine, tables, councils, and meat. Daemon can scoff at the food served at Harrenhal while ordinary people in King's Landing are desperate. That contrast matters because the war is not only being fought by dragonriders. It is being paid for by everyone underneath them. Hugh becomes more interesting in that context. He works. He has a sick child. He knows the machinery of war. He talks about dragons as meat while everyone else treats them like gods. And yes, his hair is clearly not an accident. Blake is not fully sold on Hugh yet because the show is still in setup mode. Mary, however, is all in. Hugh feels like someone who could matter because he lives closer to the cost of the war than the people making the war. Daemon At Harrenhal Gets Freakier Daemon's Harrenhal story continues to feel like its own strange horror movie. The castle, Alys Rivers, the weirwood imagery, the visions, and Daemon's own guilt all keep pressing on him. This episode pushes that weirdness into more uncomfortable territory with Daemon's vision of his mother, Alyssa. The scene is meant to be disturbing, but it is not only there for shock. It reveals Daemon's hunger to be chosen, loved, seen, and told that he should have mattered more than Viserys. That is the real engine underneath the weirdness. Daemon wants to be king because he still cannot separate love from power. He wants Rhaenyra, but he also resents her. He wants to serve, but he also wants to rule. Harrenhal keeps turning those contradictions into nightmares. The concern now is that the weird needs to start pushing the larger story forward. “Let's get weird” is always welcome, but the weird has to make Daemon do something. By the end of the episode, it does begin connecting back to the war when the Riverlords reject the brutality done in Rhaenyra's name. Alys Rivers Explained: Is She Helping Daemon Or Breaking Him? Alys Rivers remains one of the strangest figures in Season 2. She knows too much, appears at the right moments, gives Daemon things to drink, and seems completely comfortable inside Harrenhal's rot. The big question is whether Alys is causing Daemon's visions, guiding them, or simply watching what Harrenhal already does to people. The episode does not answer that cleanly, which is part of why she works. Mary and Blake both land on the idea that Alys is not simply Daemon's friend. She may be useful. She may be honest. She may even be right when she tells him things he does not want to hear. But there is no reason to trust that her goals and Daemon's goals are the same. By the end of the conversation, the best theory is also the simplest: creepy people belong together. If Aemond and Alys ever cross paths, the vibes may be absolutely cursed. Corlys, Baela, And The Driftmark Problem Corlys is grieving Rhaenys, but Mary is still not fully moved by him. The issue is not the actor or the grief. The issue is that the show keeps telling us Corlys is legendary without always showing enough of that legend in action. Baela's scene with Corlys helps because she is direct, grounded, and clear about who she is. He offers her Driftmark, but she reminds him that she is blood and fire. His heir needs to be of salt and sea. That answer matters because it keeps Baela tied to her own identity, not just the hole Corlys wants filled. She is not simply available to become the person he needs because his line is complicated. The problem, of course, is that Corlys' line is complicated because of choices he made. Alyn and Addam are clearly going to matter, and when that truth rises to the surface, it may change how Baela understands the story she has been told about her grandparents' love. Jace, The Freys, And The Twins Jace's meeting with the Freys gives the episode one of its best pieces of classic Westeros texture. The Twins matter because armies need to cross, and the North's support only matters if those forces can actually move toward the war. The Freys are instantly recognizable as Freys even generations before the Red Wedding. They are transactional, creepy, and very aware that their bridge gives them leverage. Jace offers protection and access to Harrenhal in exchange for support. It is a bold move, and it shows why he is becoming useful to Rhaenyra. He is not waiting around to be told what to do. He is acting like a future ruler. The question is whether those promises will come back to bite Team Black. If the Freys are taught that promises are disposable, this may be one of the places where the family becomes the family we know later. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Ending Explained The ending of “Regent” matters because it points the season toward the dragonseeds. Rhaenyra needs dragons, but dragons are not enough. She needs riders. Jace's idea reframes the problem. If there are people with Targaryen blood outside the immediate royal line, then the war may not be limited to the same old players. The solution may come from bastards, forgotten branches, and smallfolk who have been sitting on the edge of the story. That ending also makes the earlier Hugh, Addam, Alyn, and Ulf setup feel more purposeful. The show has been slowly placing these people around the board. Now we know why. For Team Green, the ending is just as important. Aemond is now in power. Alicent has been pushed aside. Aegon is alive but broken. Criston knows what dragon war really looks like. The Greens may have won Rook's Rest, but the victory has created a more dangerous ruler. What “Regent” Sets Up Next Episode 5 sets up the back half of Season 2 by making the war less about rightful claims and more about who can survive the consequences of power. Aemond becomes Prince Regent and now has the authority to match his ambition. Alicent realizes the system she protected will not protect her power. Aegon survives, but his body and kingship are permanently changed by Rook's Rest. Criston Cole is shaken by what he saw when dragons entered the battlefield. Rhaenyra begins looking beyond the obvious Targaryen line for dragonriders. Jace steps into a more active political and strategic role. Daemon keeps unraveling at Harrenhal as his visions expose what he really wants. Hugh, Addam, Alyn, and Ulf move closer to the center of the season's dragonseed question. The smallfolk become harder to ignore as hunger, fear, and resentment build in King's Landing. Related House Of The Dragon Coverage Continue through Mary & Blake's House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Recap And Episode Guide House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake Podcast Hub Previous Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 — “The Red Dragon And The Gold” Next Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 — “Smallfolk” Season 3: House Of The Dragon Season 3 Teaser Reaction More From Mary & Blake Subscribe to House of the Dragon With Mary & Blake for every recap, reaction, listener feedback episode, and deeper discussion as we continue through the Dance of the Dragons. Want bonus podcasts, extended reactions, and community conversation about House of the Dragon, Outlander, The Rings of Power, and everything else Mary & Blake are covering? Join the Nerd Clan community at JoinTheNerdClan.com and support everything Mary & Blake are building. 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Welcome to our second season installment of the House of the Dragon #dragonsyall recap show.  In this episode, we recap season 2 episode 4 of the series aptly titled "The Red Dragon and the Gold" We chat about the aftermath of the Battle of Rook's Rest, Aegon's terrible Valerian and Corlys being a babidaddy to Allyn and Addam of Hull! Thanks for live-tweeting and live-threading with us each week as we use the tag #dragonsyall  Music by: Sammus Hosted by: Jamie Broadnax, Angelica Monk and Ryanne Bennett Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 review discusses “The Burning Mill” in full, including Daemon at Harrenhal, the Bracken and Blackwood feud, Rhaenyra and Alicent's sept meeting, the dragon eggs, and the ending. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers. In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 review, we break down “The Burning Mill,” an episode that asks one brutal question: when a war has been building for generations, does anyone even know how to stop it anymore? This is the episode where House of the Dragon starts to feel more like classic Game of Thrones while also becoming its own thing. The opening Bracken and Blackwood sequence makes the war feel bigger than the royal family. Daemon's arrival at Harrenhal gives the show a haunted-house lane. And the Rhaenyra/Alicent sept scene gives Season 2 one of its strongest pieces of drama so far. Mary gave the episode 4.9 flames, while Blake gave it 4.72 flames. The big reason: the episode's craft, theme, and Rhaenyra/Alicent scene all work together to make the Dance of the Dragons feel inevitable. Below, you can listen to our full podcast breakdown, watch the video version, read the recap, and follow our related House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage. Listen To Our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 Recap And Reaction Mary & Blake discuss House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3, “The Burning Mill,” including why the show is starting to feel more like Game of Thrones, how it is setting itself apart, Daemon's weird Harrenhal story, the dragon egg Easter egg, and why the Rhaenyra and Alicent scene may be one of the best in the entire Game of Thrones universe. Subscribe To Get New House Of The Dragon Episodes APPLE PODCASTS YOUTUBE SPOTIFY House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 Recap: What Happens In “The Burning Mill”? “The Burning Mill” opens away from the main royal players, with young men from House Bracken and House Blackwood arguing over land, loyalty, and old hatred. One side calls Rhaenyra the rightful queen. The other backs Aegon. The scene begins as a local feud, then smash-cuts to the aftermath: bodies everywhere and the mill burning. That opening tells us exactly what the episode is about. The war is no longer just something Rhaenyra, Alicent, Daemon, Aegon, or Otto can control from a council table. The realm is already choosing sides, and smaller conflicts are becoming part of the larger Dance of the Dragons. At Dragonstone, Rhaenyra continues trying to prevent the war from becoming total destruction. Rhaenys urges caution and reminds the Black council that calm rulers can be valuable rulers. Rhaenyra also sends Rhaena away with her youngest children, young dragons, and dragon eggs, making Rhaena responsible for the family's future if everything collapses. Daemon arrives at Harrenhal expecting a fight and instead finds a wet, ruined, deeply strange castle that seems happy to accept him. He meets Simon Strong, sees the decay of the place, and begins experiencing visions connected to his past, including young Rhaenyra. On the Green side, Aegon wants to go to war himself, Criston Cole leads a military movement, Larys continues working his way into influence, and Aemond is publicly humiliated by Aegon in a brothel. The episode ends with Rhaenyra sneaking into King's Landing to meet Alicent in the sept, where both women finally understand the mistake around Viserys' final words — and why that truth may no longer matter. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 Review “The Burning Mill” is one of the strongest episodes of Season 2 because it has a clear thematic spine: no one can agree where the war began, and no one can stop it once the blood starts moving. The Bracken and Blackwood opening makes that idea concrete. We do not need to watch the whole battle. We only need to see the argument, the cut, and the bodies. The details of who threw the first blow matter less than the result. This is how wars become bigger than their causes. That same idea carries into the Rhaenyra and Alicent scene. Both women are trying, in their own way, to name the original wound. Was it Viserys? Was it the succession? Was it Alicent misunderstanding his final words? Was it Otto's long game? Was it Daemon? Was it Aemond and Luke? The answer keeps shifting because the war has too many beginnings. That is why the episode lands: it is about how sin begets sin, and how conflict becomes self-sustaining. Once that happens, even the people with the most personal reason to stop it may not be able to reach the brakes. The weakest material is still the new-character setup. Ulf, Alyn, and Addam are clearly being positioned for future importance, but the scenes can feel like the show tapping the glass and saying, “Remember these people.” That may pay off later, but right now it slows the hour down. The best material is everything with Daemon at Harrenhal and everything between Rhaenyra and Alicent. Those sections make the episode feel specific, strange, and dramatically alive. Why Is The Episode Called “The Burning Mill”? The title “The Burning Mill” refers to the Battle of the Burning Mill between House Bracken and House Blackwood. On the surface, it is a local fight in the Riverlands. Structurally, it is the episode's warning sign. The burning mill shows what happens when old grudges attach themselves to new political claims. The Brackens and Blackwoods do not need Rhaenyra and Aegon to invent conflict for them. They already have history, pride, resentment, and blood between them. The larger war simply gives that hatred a new banner. That is why the title works. The mill is not just a battlefield. It is a symbol of the realm catching fire in places the royal family cannot control. The Brackens And Blackwoods Show How Wars Really Start The opening scene is one of the smartest pieces of craft in the episode. We begin with a few young men arguing in a field. Then the edit jumps to death, smoke, and scale. The missing middle is the point. That cut says: this is how fast pride becomes violence. This is how fast a local argument becomes a battlefield. This is how fast people who barely understand the full political situation end up dying for it. It also makes the Dance of the Dragons feel more like Game of Thrones. The war is not only about the people with crowns. It is about houses, regions, ancient grudges, and small decisions that become impossible to undo. Daemon At Harrenhal Explained Daemon's Harrenhal story gives “The Burning Mill” its weirdest and most visually distinctive material. He arrives in the rain, on dragonback, expecting resistance. Instead, Harrenhal practically shrugs and says, “Fine. You have it.” That is the perfect punishment for Daemon. He wants a fight because a fight would let him feel powerful. He wants to take something because taking something gives him identity. But Harrenhal does not give him the clean conflict he wants. It gives him rot, silence, ghosts, and venison. The episode leans into haunted-house energy. Harrenhal is enormous, wet, ruined, and full of old history. Daemon sees young Rhaenyra, played again by Milly Alcock, sewing Jaehaerys' head back on. He meets Alys Rivers, who tells him he will die there. The castle feels less like a military prize and more like a psychological trap. That works because Daemon's real opponent is not Simon Strong or the Riverlands. It is himself. Harrenhal starts forcing him to confront ambition, guilt, resentment, and the part of him that still cannot accept standing beside a queen instead of above her. The Dragon Eggs And Rhaena's Future One of the biggest Easter eggs in the episode comes when Rhaenyra sends Rhaena away with her youngest children, young dragons, and dragon eggs. The podcast discusses the apparent connection between those eggs and the future of Daenerys Targaryen's dragons, which gives the scene a larger franchise weight. But the scene also matters for Rhaena. At first, being sent away feels like rejection. She does not have a dragon. She wants to be useful. She wants to belong in the fight. Instead, Rhaenyra makes her a protector of the future. That changes the meaning of the assignment. Rhaena is not being dismissed. She is being trusted with children, dragons, eggs, and the continuation of the family line. In a season obsessed with inheritance, that is not a small job. Aegon, Aemond, And The Brothel Humiliation The Green side of the episode keeps showing how unstable Aegon's rule is. Aegon wants to put on Aegon the Conqueror's armor and ride to war. Larys talks him out of it, not because Larys is noble, but because separating Aegon from Criston Cole gives Larys more influence. Then Aegon humiliates Aemond in the brothel. That scene is ugly because Aemond is already carrying shame, rage, and isolation. He is the quiet one, the dangerous one, the one with Vhagar. Aegon may think he is joking, but the episode makes it feel like another small wound that could eventually become a much larger disaster. That is one of the Green council's biggest problems: everyone is playing a short-term game around a family full of long-term emotional damage. Rhaenyra And Alicent's Sept Scene Is The Episode's Best Scene The Rhaenyra and Alicent scene in the sept is the reason this episode jumps to another level. Practically, yes, there are questions. How did Rhaenyra get there so easily? How did the disguise work? How did she move through King's Landing without being caught? But dramatically, the scene works so well that the logistics become secondary. Rhaenyra and Alicent needed one final private conversation before the war became unstoppable. The show needed them face to face, in a sacred space, surrounded by candles, history, and the memory of who they used to be. The scene is great because both women are right and both women are trapped. Rhaenyra is right that Viserys named her heir. Alicent is right that the machinery around Aegon can no longer simply be wished away. Then comes the devastating realization: Alicent misunderstood Viserys' final words. For one second, everything becomes clear. Alicent understands the mistake. Rhaenyra sees it too. But clarity does not create peace. It only makes the tragedy sharper. That is why this scene may be one of the best in the Game of Thrones universe. The writing, blocking, lighting, silence, performances, and subtext all come together. The scene lets us want peace while knowing peace is already gone. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 Ending Explained The ending of “The Burning Mill” matters because Rhaenyra and Alicent finally identify the misunderstanding at the heart of Alicent's claim — and it still does not stop the war. Rhaenyra comes to King's Landing hoping there may be a way to avoid total destruction. Alicent begins from certainty, then realizes that Viserys was not naming Aegon as heir. He was speaking about Aegon the Conqueror and the prophecy. Alicent's face changes because she knows, in that moment, that her moral foundation has cracked. But Alicent cannot undo what has happened. Otto is gone from court. Aegon sits the throne. Criston Cole is on the march. Aemond is dangerous. Daemon is at Harrenhal. The Brackens and Blackwoods are already killing each other. The war is no longer waiting for permission. That is the tragedy of the ending. The truth arrives too late to save anyone. What “The Burning Mill” Sets Up Next Episode 3 sets up the point where private grief becomes public war and public war becomes impossible to contain. Rhaenyra leaves the sept with less guilt and more certainty about her claim. Alicent knows she misunderstood Viserys, but she chooses survival and family over confession. Daemon is trapped in Harrenhal's psychological and supernatural weirdness. Aemond is humiliated by Aegon, which may make him even more dangerous. Criston Cole continues moving the Greens toward open conflict. Rhaena carries children, young dragons, and eggs toward the future. The Riverlands are already burning through old grudges and new loyalties. Related House Of The Dragon Coverage Continue through Mary & Blake's House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Recap And Episode Guide House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake Podcast Hub Previous Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 — “Rhaenyra The Cruel” Next Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 4 — “The Red Dragon And The Gold” Season 3: House Of The Dragon Season 3 Teaser Reaction More From Mary & Blake Subscribe to House of the Dragon With Mary & Blake for every recap, reaction, listener feedback episode, and deeper discussion as we continue through the Dance of the Dragons. Want bonus podcasts, extended reactions, and community conversation about House of the Dragon, Outlander, The Rings of Power, and everything else Mary & Blake are covering? Join the Nerd Clan community at JoinTheNerdClan.com and support everything Mary & Blake are building. Mary & Blake Media is not affiliated with HBO, Max, Warner Bros. Discovery, George R. R. 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Spoiler note: This House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 review discusses “Rhaenyra The Cruel” in full, including the aftermath of Blood and Cheese, the funeral procession, Criston Cole's promotion, Daemon and Rhaenyra's fight, and the Erryk and Arryk tragedy. Mary & Blake are TV-first viewers and avoid future Fire & Blood spoilers. In our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 review, we break down “Rhaenyra The Cruel,” an episode about grief becoming propaganda, guilt becoming strategy, and terrible men failing upward at exactly the wrong time. The episode is almost entirely a reaction to the horror of Blood and Cheese. Jaehaerys is dead. Rhaenyra is blamed. Aegon wants revenge. Otto tries to use the tragedy politically. Alicent keeps making choices that reveal how little emotional control she has left. And Criston Cole, somehow, becomes even worse and more important. Mary gave the episode 4.7 flames, while Blake gave it 4.6 flames. Both ratings keep the episode high, but the conversation turns on whether the hour successfully converts grief into momentum or slows itself down with side characters and setup. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Below, you can listen to our full podcast breakdown, watch the video version, read the recap, and follow our related House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage. Listen To Our House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 Recap And Reaction Mary & Blake discuss House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 2, “Rhaenyra The Cruel,” including why Ser Criston Cole is the absolute worst, why that also makes him dramatically useful, the visual grammar of the episode, Daemon's break from Rhaenyra, Aegon's grief, and the tragedy of Erryk and Arryk. Subscribe To Get New House Of The Dragon Episodes APPLE PODCASTS YOUTUBE SPOTIFY House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 Recap: What Happens In “Rhaenyra The Cruel”? “Rhaenyra The Cruel” picks up almost immediately after the murder of Prince Jaehaerys. The Red Keep locks down, bloody sheets are carried away, the royal household panics, and the Greens begin shaping the story before the full truth can matter. Rhaenyra is blamed for the murder, even though the episode makes clear that she did not order the death of a child. Otto understands that distinction, but he also knows the accusation is politically useful. The funeral procession turns Jaehaerys into a public symbol, and the phrase “Rhaenyra the Cruel” becomes a weapon. Aegon is devastated and furious. He orders the ratcatchers hanged after Blood is found, turning his grief into an act of collective punishment. Otto sees the political cost immediately, but Aegon is not thinking like a careful ruler. He is thinking like a father whose child has been murdered. On Dragonstone, Rhaenyra confronts Daemon over what he set in motion. Their marriage, trust, and political partnership all fracture as she recognizes that Daemon's hunger for action has damaged her claim and made the war uglier. Meanwhile, Criston Cole projects his guilt onto Ser Arryk and sends him to Dragonstone disguised as his twin brother, Ser Erryk. The mission ends with the brothers killing each other in Rhaenyra's chamber, turning the civil war into literal twin-against-twin tragedy. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 Review “Rhaenyra The Cruel” is a grief episode, but it is also a propaganda episode. The smartest move the hour makes is showing how quickly a private horror becomes a public story. Jaehaerys' murder is already awful. Otto's instinct is to make it useful. That is where the episode finds its engine. The Greens do not need the full truth to win the public narrative. They need an image, a procession, a dead child, a grieving mother, and a name that can attach the crime to Rhaenyra. The title of the episode is not just a description. It is political branding. The episode also keeps underlining the difference between grief and care. Rhaenyra hugs her children. Jace and Baela get one of the episode's few tender moments. Aegon sobs alone. Helaena is managed more than comforted. Alicent sees pain and keeps turning inward. That contrast is why Mary fully switches to Team Black in this episode. Blake's strongest critique is that the episode slows down whenever it moves to Hugh, Addam, and Alyn. Those characters clearly matter later, but in this hour, their scenes can feel like the show is tapping the audience on the shoulder and saying, “Pay attention to these people,” before the emotional story is ready for them. Still, the craft is strong. Ramin Djawadi's score stands out early as the castle absorbs the shock of the murder, and the direction gives the episode a clear visual identity: funeral imagery, dust settling, slow-motion grief, and the silent brutality of the twin fight. Why Is The Episode Called “Rhaenyra The Cruel”? The title “Rhaenyra The Cruel” refers to the story the Greens want the realm to believe after Blood and Cheese. Rhaenyra did not personally order Jaehaerys' murder, but that almost does not matter once Otto sees how the event can be used. The power of the title is that it turns Rhaenyra's political claim into a moral accusation. If the realm believes she is cruel, then Aegon is no longer simply a rival claimant. He becomes a grieving father defending the kingdom from a monstrous queen. That is the episode's sharpest idea: in war, truth matters less than the story that travels fastest. Rhaenyra may know she did not do it. Otto may know she did not do it. But the dead child, the public funeral, and the phrase “Rhaenyra the Cruel” are enough to reshape the board. Ser Criston Cole Is The Worst — And That Is Why He Works The clearest Mary & Blake take from this episode is simple: Ser Criston Cole is the worst. He should have been protecting the royal family when Blood and Cheese entered the Red Keep. Instead, he was with Alicent. Then he redirects his guilt outward, attacks Arryk's honor, and sends him on a mission that is basically a death sentence. That is why Criston is so frustrating and so dramatically useful. He began the series looking like a classic knightly hero, but every season has pulled more rot out of him. His obsession with purity, honor, and loyalty keeps collapsing under his own hypocrisy. His promotion to Hand of the King is terrifying because he is not a cool strategist. He is volatile, ashamed, self-righteous, and now closer to power. Otto is manipulative, but he understands statecraft. Criston understands resentment. That makes him dangerous in a different way. Aegon's Grief Changes The Green Council Episode 2 does something important with Aegon: it makes him pathetic, dangerous, and human at the same time. He is not Joffrey. He is not a brilliant ruler. He is an overwhelmed young king who was unloved by his father, poorly prepared for power, and now shattered by the murder of his son. That does not excuse what he does to the ratcatchers. It does explain why he does it. Aegon does not process Jaehaerys' death as a political event. He processes it as a wound, then makes the realm absorb that wound with him. Otto's confrontation with Aegon is one of the most important scenes of the episode because it reveals the limits of the old Hightower strategy. Otto wants control, optics, and patience. Aegon wants revenge and recognition. Once Aegon removes Otto and elevates Criston Cole, the Greens become much less stable. Alicent, Helaena, And The Failure To Comfort Alicent's material in this episode is uncomfortable because she can recognize grief without knowing how to meet it. She understands that the funeral must happen. She understands that appearances matter. She understands that Aegon is out of control. But when her children need actual comfort, she cannot quite give it. That is clearest with Aegon. Alicent finds him sobbing and walks away. Mary's read is that Alicent may simply not know how to mother in that moment. She was not cared for well, she has not cared for her own children well, and she retreats into her own needs rather than sit with his pain. That failure does not make Alicent boring. It makes her tragic and frustrating. She is trapped inside the consequences of the very system she helped protect, and she keeps trying to wash guilt off herself as if guilt works that way. Daemon And Rhaenyra Finally Break Open The confrontation between Daemon and Rhaenyra is the Team Black center of the episode. Rhaenyra knows what Daemon has done. She knows that Blood and Cheese has damaged her claim, handed the Greens a weapon, and revealed something ugly about the man she married. The fight works because it is not only about Jaehaerys. It is about years of resentment, trust, inheritance, and Daemon's belief that Viserys chose Rhaenyra partly to deny him. Rhaenyra calls out the part of Daemon that still sees her crown as an insult to him. That is why Daemon leaving for Harrenhal matters. It is not just a military move. It is a marital and political fracture. Rhaenyra needs Daemon's dragon, his experience, and his violence. But she also sees that his violence may be one of the greatest threats to her legitimacy. Erryk And Arryk Explained: Brother Against Brother The Erryk and Arryk fight turns the civil war into its most literal form: two brothers, identical in armor and face, killing each other because the realm has split around them. Criston sends Arryk to Dragonstone because he needs to redirect blame, guilt, and attention away from himself. The plan is cruel because it weaponizes the twins' identity. If Arryk can pass as Erryk, he might reach Rhaenyra. If he fails, the confusion itself still creates chaos. The fight is directed to make the audience feel that confusion. Mary and Blake both spend time wrestling with who is who, who lands the fatal blow, and who falls on his sword afterward. That confusion is the point. The war has made even brotherhood unreadable. The scene works best because it is not overscored. The fight, the breathing, the panic, and Rhaenyra's vulnerability carry the moment. We may not know the twins deeply enough for the full emotional devastation to land, but the mechanics of the scene are strong. House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 2 Ending Explained The ending of “Rhaenyra The Cruel” matters because it leaves both sides more unstable than they were at the start. Rhaenyra survives the assassination attempt, but the attack proves Dragonstone is not emotionally or physically safe. Team Black is wounded by Daemon's choices and by the cost of being blamed for Blood and Cheese. Team Green is also fractured. Aegon is grieving and furious. Otto has lost influence. Criston Cole has risen into a job he may be emotionally unfit to hold. Alicent remains trapped between guilt, desire, motherhood, and political survival. The biggest consequence is that the war has become harder to stop. Blood and Cheese created the public story. Aegon's reaction damaged the Greens' moral position. Criston's mission killed both twins. Every attempt to regain control creates another wound. What “Rhaenyra The Cruel” Sets Up Next Episode 2 sets up a season where the war spreads because the people in power keep mistaking reaction for leadership. Rhaenyra must repair the damage Blood and Cheese did to her image and her marriage. Daemon heads toward Harrenhal after a major break with Rhaenyra. Aegon becomes more dangerous because his grief is now tied to his authority. Criston Cole becomes Hand of the King, giving his shame and anger more institutional power. Alicent keeps losing moral and emotional control over the family she helped elevate. Mysaria may become more important after recognizing the danger around the twins. Hugh, Alyn, and Addam are clearly being seeded for larger roles, even if their scenes slow this episode down. Related House Of The Dragon Coverage Continue through Mary & Blake's House of the Dragon Season 2 coverage: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Recap And Episode Guide House Of The Dragon With Mary & Blake Podcast Hub Previous Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 — “A Son For A Son” Next Episode: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 — “The Burning Mill” Season 3: House Of The Dragon Season 3 Teaser Reaction More From Mary & Blake Subscribe to House of the Dragon With Mary & Blake for every recap, reaction, listener feedback episode, and deeper discussion as we continue through the Dance of the Dragons. Want bonus podcasts, extended reactions, and community conversation about House of the Dragon, Outlander, The Rings of Power, and everything else Mary & Blake are covering? Join the Nerd Clan community at JoinTheNerdClan.com and support everything Mary & Blake are building. Mary & Blake Media is not affiliated with HBO, Max, Warner Bros. Discovery, George R. R. 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Send us a Text Message.We're talking Rhaenyra the Cruel. More like Rhaenyra the COOL, am I right? The Blacks need a new publicist and the Greens a therapist in the aftermath of Blood and Cheese. Helaena mourns her baby, while Aegon mourns his legacy and meteorically destroys his past (RIP Viserys' Old Valyria Sims). We talk parallels: first between Otto, Alicent and Aegon and Tywin, Cersei and Joffrey, then Rhaenyra and Visenya, and lastly, the introduction of several new characters' threads (Hugh, Alyn, Addam, BLOODY BEN) into the tapestry.New episodes every Sunday! Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

How art thou Bros? It is the conclusion of our recap of episode 2 of HoTD. We have a strange scene with Aemond at a brothel and it seems he's finding motherly comfort away from his actual mom (probably because Alicent is incapable of doing so). Hugh the blacksmith makes another appearance alluding to the state of the kingdom as well as a future bigger role on the show. Alyn and Addam of Hull have a similar appearance potentially setting up more involvement in some way shape or form in the future. Rhaenyra meets with Mysaria the 'White Worm' to try and uncover her part in the slaying of Jahearys. She admits to giving Daemon names, but also lets Rhaenyra know that she no longer cares about the game, status or pretty much anything. Rhaenyra denies her freedom (for now) as she continues to navigate post Jah death. Juxtaposed to this we see rash action from Aegon as he hangs every rat catcher that works at the keep in order to root out the one that wronged him. Instead of being pragmatic (i.e. Rhaenyra) he acts out of emotion. When Otto questions him he replaces him as hand of the king with dumb dumb Criston Cole... Rhaenyra lets Mysaria leave but on her way out she spots Arryk heading into kill Rhaenyra. An EPIC (and confusing) twin fight ensues as the twins battle with swords. The state of everything continues to deteriorate as the new regimes struggle with their newfound roles and learn the hard way that their actions have dire consequences. Introducing BravBros Members! Offering exclusive access, bonus episodes, monthly Q&A zoom and more! Use the link below to join! https://thebros.memberful.com/join This episode is brought to you by Quince. Spruce up your wardrobe this summer without breaking the bank! Go to Quince.com/bravbros for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a Text Message.Our discussion of the season two premiere of House of the Dragon includes:The book (Fire & Blood) vs. the show.Why you can't trust everything Archmaester Gyldayn, an unreliable and biased narrator, wrote in Fire & Blood. Important new characters — Hugh (the Hammer??), Addam and Alyn of Hull, House Reyne and Dalton Greyjoy — and locations, like the Gullet and Golden Tooth. Alicent getting her cheeks clapped by Ser Criston "Vow of Celibacy" Cole. Blood and Cheese fallout and consequences. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.

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Hi, welcome to This Toxic Fandom's TED Talk on how to be a fandom and only be moderately toxic. The bois this week get corporate and discuss the nuances of celebrating a month in a week, the longing for forbidden fried chicken, the trouble with confused editing, and how some people come out emotionally and other people come out with a powerpoint like they're Debbie from the Addam's Family or something. The girls this week have to give a presentation on Drag in the office and then walk the runway in a totally gnarly 80s-inspired fashion. Who wore it best, and will we be seeing AI queens on drag race!? Find out in this week's mandatory meeting-- I mean, this week's This Toxic Fandom! Check us out on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@thistoxicfandom and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thistoxicfandom/  

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The Gents travel to Seaview and break the 4th wall to talk about the 1998 movie The Truman Show! :38 - Movies We've Seen (Godzilla Minus One, The Boy and the Heron, Addam's Family Values, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Biggest Lie In Video Game History: The Billy Mitchell Story, Wonka, Blue Beetle, A Good Person, Bottoms, A Haunting in Venice, The Pod Generation, The Velveteen Rabbit) 29:55 - TV Shows We've Seen (Fargo, Very Important People, Great British Baking Show, And Then There Were None, Scavengers Reign, SNL, The Boys) 48:13 - The Truman Show Get bonus episodes over on our Patreon! Next episode: Dumb and Dumber (1994)

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