As a long-time fan of the Targaryen saga, I must say that the ending of season one for House of the Dragon left me with a mixed bag of emotions. On the one hand, it was thrilling to see the various factions preparing for war, each with their own unique strategies and motivations. The tension between Rhaenyra and Alicent, as well as Daemon’s struggle to choose loyalty, made for compelling viewing.
House of the Dragon didn’t move as far as it needed to this season. The final episode, “The Queen Who Ever Was,” leaves the building war on the verge of boiling over, as it has been since Aemond killed Luke. A lot of people will be frustrated at the end of this season. It’s hard to tell whether the extremely high quality of the episode makes this disappointment better or worse. The wait will be a struggle, but perhaps the eventual Dance will be worth it.
“The Queen Who Ever Was” hails from two esteemed contributors to “House of the Dragon”: Director Geeta Vasant Patel, who was responsible for the eighth episode of season one and the third episode of season two, and writer Sara Hess, an executive producer on the series who penned the scripts for the sixth and ninth episodes of season one as well as the second episode of season two. Their unique creative influences continue to resonate powerfully as the show hurtles towards uncharted territory.
How will Rhaenyra handle her new dragons?
| Title | “The Queen Who Ever Was” |
|---|---|
| Director | Geeta Vasant Patel |
| Writer | Sara Hess |
| Release Date | August 4, 2024 |
In this installment, similar to previous ones, we delve into the tug-of-war that could ultimately drive Rhaenyra towards a war declaration. Throughout her early reign, she experienced one setback after another, but the Blacks are currently experiencing a resurgence. Last week, Rhaenyra made significant sacrifices to secure two authentic dragon riders, significantly boosting her potential firepower and leaving Vhagar feeling inadequate. Her two new knights, Hugh Hammer and Ulf White, present stark contrasts. Hugh Hammer embodies professionalism and adheres to the ethics of an honorable man. On the other hand, Ulf White is boastful, arrogant, and almost comically self-important, a trait that has already earned him Jace’s wrath, and half the court is on the brink of feeding him to his own beast. Despite Rhaenyra’s strong position, she seems hesitant to fully utilize it.
Simultaneously, the Greens are dealing with some internal disagreements. Larys Strong steps in to help Aegon, proposing an escape route from King’s Landing before Aemond carries out his implied threats. The Old One-Eye expresses his emotions following the sight of new dragons by torching Sharp Point, a town supportive of Rhaenyra. Aemond struggles with the power shift. He urges Helaena to ride her dragon, one of the oldest and strongest in the area, to join the battle. Helaena refuses, and Alicent supports the young queen, defying her son. Aemond finds even Cole deserting him now. The spectacle of a legitimate dragon war unfolding before him has drained Cole of his fighting will. He’s eagerly anticipating his demise, a sentiment shared by 90% of viewers. Despite adding more ships to the mix, it seems everyone is ready to abandon Aemond’s sinking fleet.
The narrative begins by focusing on a humorous recurring scene where Lord Tyland Lannister embarks on a mission to the Triarchy to procure ships and lift the blockade that’s long been troublesome for the common people of King’s Landing. To do this, he must negotiate with pirates, which includes giving up the Stepstones. Viewers might remember these islands from the show’s first season, where much conflict ensued. Known for its near-impregnable nature, the Stepstones pose a significant challenge. Upon his arrival, Tyland encounters his new commander, Abigail Thorn’s Sharako Lohar. Thorn, popularly known from her Philosophy Tube YouTube channel, brings an air of humor and relief to the storyline. She subjected Tyland to some teasing before agreeing to lead the naval battle. Next season, she is expected to encounter Corlys and his ship, now named “The Queen that Wasn’t,” in a battle, honoring his late wife.
Where do Daemon’s allegiances lie?
In essence, throughout much of Daemon’s journey, he finds himself oscillating between loyalty and rebellion. Contemplating betrayal against his queen, proclaiming himself, and leading the Harrenhal army towards victory becomes increasingly tempting as he acquires the military force. However, conflicting visions complicate matters. Alfred Broome visits to assess his progress, and fortuitously, finds Daemon thriving. Broome then presents the chance for Daemon to turn against Rhaenyra and lead the Riverlords independently. A pivotal moment unfolds when Alys Rivers appears in Daemon’s dreams, guiding him to the godswood where he touches the heart tree. This act induces a prophetic vision, reminiscent of ‘Game of Thrones,’ showing the extinction of dragons, White Walkers in the North, dragons returning to Daenerys, and Daemon’s own demise. The vision ultimately predicts Rhaenyra on the throne, an outcome that seems to be the only way to avert the Battle of Winterfell. Although each aspect of his vision resonates with events in his personal life, it still leaves an indelible impression. Wary of treachery, Rhaenyra travels to Harrenhal on Simon Stone’s advice. She directly questions Daemon about his allegiances, and he pledges his loyalty to his wife. In the end, Daemon finally becomes a team player.
Where does House of the Dragon season two leave off?
As a gamer, I can confidently say that the new season is going to kick off with a bang, and the grand finale will be an emotional showdown between Alicent and Rhaenyra. Just like last time, sneaky Alicent infiltrates her enemy’s quarters, and their conversation is as gripping as ever.
- Rhaenyra, Daemon, his army, Jace, and the Dragonseeds prepare to attack Oldtown and Lannisport to defeat the Greens in a brutal attack.
- Aemond wants to force Helaena to fight, but she informs him that he’ll soon die either way, pushing him to consider another strategy.
- Corlys and his justifiably angry son, Alyn, will meet Tyland and Lohar in naval combat.
- Daemon’s river army will face Cole’s forces at some point.
- The North’s graybeards are finally entering the Riverlands.
- Aegon and Larys are leaving King’s Landing to wait for this to all blow over.
- Daeron the Daring is on his way to the fight, increasing the Greens’ dragon count to two.
- Otto Hightower is in a cage somewhere.
- Alicent and Helaena want out by any means necessary.
- And, finally, Rhaena finds a dragon to call her own.
Despite an anticlimactic ending, House of the Dragon offers a breathtaking portrayal of emotional depth and internal strife. Admittedly, the season as a whole fell short of expectations. It seems improbable that so much build-up was leading to this resolution. The dragons are surely not equipped to bear the burden of anticipation for the next season. In light of this, fans may need to brace themselves for a prolonged wait and cross their fingers for better days because House of the Dragon will make its comeback.
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