House of the Dragon TV Thread

[Bianca]

A slight letdown of a finale felt like an Episode 8 in the normal run of things. Everything leading up to the final minute feels like there should've been an Episode 9 with enormous plot advancement and then a tenth to deal with the aftermath and set things up for the next season.

Enjoyed the season overall but the flow and pacing this time weren't as good as the first. Daemon lingering around Harrenhaal and the Sea Snake constantly at the docks, others moving in circles quite a bit, eg how many times did Rhaenyra have a "my tactics are being questioned" moment.

 

[Cappuccino Kid]

The Queen Who Ever Was

Season: 2
Episode: 8
Air date: 2024-08-04

Cast: Emma D'Arcy,Olivia Cooke,Matt Smith

Guest stars: Rhys Ifans,Matthew Needham,Kurt Egyiawan,Paul Kennedy,Steve Toussaint,Sonoya Mizuno,Phil Daniels,Fabien Frankel,Harry Collett,Tom Glynn-Carney,Ewan Mitchell,Bethany Antonia,Phoebe Campbell,Phia Saban,Max Wrottesley,Jamie Kenna,Kieran Bew,Abubakar Salim,Clinton Liberty,Tom Bennett,Freddie Fox,Gayle Rankin,Simon Russell Beale,Vincent Regan,Tom Cawte,Eddie Eyre,Antonio Magro,Jefferson Hall,Daniel Fathers,Abigail Thorn,Jordan Long,Ben Turner,Steven Meo,Joshua Ben-Tovim

As Aemond becomes more volatile, Larys plots an escape, and Alicent grows more concerned about Helaena's safety. Flush with new power, Rhaenyra looks to press her advantage.

Disappointing finale for me. I think it peaked earlier in the season. I've enjoyed it overall but it has been a slow burner.

It has set everything up for total war in S3.

Seemed an odd way to end a series but it has set it up nicely (hopefully) for a lot more action in series 3. Shame we have to wait ages for it though.

 

[Tom]

Season 3 teaser