First Battle Of Tumbleton Explained: Why The Town Matters In House Of The Dragon
Tumbleton is a lightly defended market town that Ormund turns into a political shield. Here is why it matters and what happens during its infamous battle.
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Why Did Vhagar Choose Aemond? Aemond And Vhagar Explained
Aemond claims Vhagar to turn himself from the ignored second son into one of the most dangerous people in Westeros. But Vhagar does not just give him power. She gives him consequence.
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Dragonseeds Explained: Who They Are In House Of The Dragon
Rhaenyra solved the Vhagar problem by creating a Jace problem. Here’s who the dragonseeds are in House of the Dragon, why Hugh, Ulf, and Addam matter, and why Rhaenyra’s new dragons make her own son less safe before Season 3.
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House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 Review: “The Red Sowing” Gives Rhaenyra Her Dragon Army
Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.07 – The Red Sowing.
We discuss why the dragon selection scene was so compelling, but also devoid of any tension, why Alicent continues to have the best scenes of the show, and why Team Black needs a waaaaayyy better HR team and onboarding system…
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House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 6 Review: “Smallfolk” Turns Hunger Into Power
Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.06 – Smallfolk.
We discuss why the show does really well at what it’s great at, but really fumbles badly in the plot, the necessity of the kiss and if it helps inform the characters at all, and why Blake was a L’Oreal kid, and grew up thinking Tampax was candy…
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House Of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 5 Review: “Regent” Lets The War Choose Its Rulers
Mary & Blake chat about House Of The Dragon Episode 2.05 – Regent.
We discuss the writer’s unique journey, highlight the spectacular craft on display from the production team (especially the editing and sound mixing) and why creepy people belong together…
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