The House of the Dragon Season 2 finale does not fail because nothing happens. It fails because its strongest consequences are deferred. Here’s why the ending betrays its own build-up — and what it sets up for Season 3.
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Mary & Blake chat about the House Of The Dragon Season 2 finale, Episode 2.08 – The Queen Who Ever Was.
We discuss how the finale was perfect until one crucial moment, why we need fitting denouements as an audience, if Alicent or Rhaenrya is the main character, and why GRRM needs to eat his vitamins…
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Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.01 – “A Son For A Son”.
We discuss why the show wants to have its cake and it eat it too, the dynamic marketing strategy for season 2, we introduce a new segment, why Criston Cole might be the most unlikeable and interesting character, expanding the visual palette of the show, and why Mary can’t get Elf off the brain…
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