House of the Dragon.....GoT Prequel series

[505thAirborne]

1 hour ago, jvmacross said:

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Maybe I didn't hear things correctly, but did Viserys actually backtrack his earlier decision about succession?  If so, did he finally accept the truth about his daughter and her "bastards"? 

 

 

That's what I got from it. 

[Duke Togo]

10 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said:

That's what I got from it. 

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No. He was delirious and confused Alicent for Rhaenyra. He was talking about Aegon the Conqueror and the prophecy, not his son.

 

[505thAirborne]

34 minutes ago, Duke Togo said:

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No. He was delirious and confused Alicent for Rhaenyra. He was talking about Aegon the Conqueror and the prophecy, not his son.

 

Whoa! Thanks for the clarification, now I want to re-watch that ending again.

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So when King Viserys says as his last words "My Love", was that for Rhaenyra, Alicent or his first wife? 

 

[Duke Togo]

4 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said:

Whoa! Thanks for the clarification, now I want to re-watch that ending again.

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So when King Viserys says as his last words "My Love", was that for Rhaenyra, Alicent or his first wife? 

 

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Aemma

 

[Shawn]

Got caught up today on the last couple episodes-it has really taken off, enjoying where they are going with it. Look forward to next week

 

[jvmacross]

1 hour ago, 505thAirborne said:

Whoa! Thanks for the clarification, now I want to re-watch that ending again.

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So when King Viserys says as his last words "My Love", was that for Rhaenyra, Alicent or his first wife? 

 

Yeah...I initially had skipped the re-cap due to a really late viewing, but the show runners explain that he thought his daughter was at his side...

What I got out of this also, was that as long as "someone"...bastard or not...had some Targaryan blood...they could fulfill his interpretation of the prophesy he swore to carry forward in his line of succession.....he really was OK with the truth about his grandkids....he just didn't know it would be a few more centuries for his "progressive" views to be vindicated....lol

 

 

 

 

 

[Duke Togo]

I really appreciate that the fandom has dubbed Daemon “The King of F*ck Around and Find Out.” He’s my favorite Targaryen from the histories, and I’m very happy to see how show watchers have fallen in love with the character.

Edited October 11, 2022 by Duke Togo

[Mog]

Dude was a punk-ass at the beginning.

But has slowly become more interesting and nuanced.  Still a bastard.  But seems to have toned it down some, only bringing out the a-hole when necessary.

[Duke Togo]

Four seasons is what I was thinking. Seems right for this story.

House of the Dragon will run for 4 10-episode seasons, George R.R. Martin confirms

 

[Mog]

So, anyone want to guess how they’ll end each hypothetical season?

[Bolt]

Wow. So we're just getting going..

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You watch, the Lord of The Tides won't die from his wounds !

 

[sh9000]

 

[Duke Togo]

Wow. Also, feet.

[jvmacross]

 

[505thAirborne]

I did not see that coming! 

With next week being the Season Finale, I hope it's not a super long wait until the next one. 

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I honestly thought Rhaenys was just making a run for it... getting her Dragon back and making a grand entrance/escape was not on my bingo card. 

 

Edited October 17, 2022 by 505thAirborne

[Mog]

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Guess someone let the cat, erm, dragon, out of the bag!

Should’ve went full dracarys on the whole lot of ‘em.

Dumb question:  what place were they burning?  The house with the kid snuff fights?  The White Worm’s place.  Or the servants’ quarters (where Alicent’s servant would possibly be)?  Didn’t seem too clear.

 

[azrael]

🤨

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Rhaenys could have ended it all right there...

 

[Duke Togo]

6 hours ago, Mog said:

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Guess someone let the cat, erm, dragon, out of the bag!

Should’ve went full dracarys on the whole lot of ‘em.

Dumb question:  what place were they burning?  The house with the kid snuff fights?  The White Worm’s place.  Or the servants’ quarters (where Alicent’s servant would possibly be)?  Didn’t seem too clear.

 

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They were burning the White Worm’s place.

Rhaenys didn’t roast them because she wasn’t about to commit regicide and become a kinslayer multiple times over. Never mind the septon and other lords there. It’s just not in her character. It also would have gone disastrously for the Blacks. 

Edited October 17, 2022 by Duke Togo

[sh9000]

 

[Mog]

9 hours ago, Duke Togo said:

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They were burning the White Worm’s place.

Rhaenys didn’t roast them because she wasn’t about to commit regicide and become a kinslayer multiple times over. Never mind the septon and other lords there. It’s just not in her character. It also would have gone disastrously for the Blacks. 

True,

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those labels stick in Westeros even if the person is justified in doing those actions.

Plus, the whole rumored “Rhaenyra may have had a hand in your son’s death” bit might have kept her from being fully Team Black.

 

[Duke Togo]

Episode 10 leaked late in the week, beware of spoilers on social media.

If you’re wondering what the leak is, it’s a low-bitrate HD copy with Hebrew subtitles.

Me, I’m waiting for the Sunday release.

[Duke Togo]

And that’s the season. 

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We have two seasons and change of action ahead of us, but, we’ll have to wait until 2024 for more. As for this episode, the two stand outs for me are multiple name drops for my favorite character, Cregan Stark, and the debut of my favorite dragon, Vermithor the Bronze Fury (the dragon Daemon is singing too).

 

Edited October 24, 2022 by Duke Togo

[505thAirborne]

It's going to feel like forever until the next season. 

[Mog]

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That fight [Books Spoiler]

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Above the God’s Eye

needs to happen NOW!

 

Edited October 24, 2022 by Mog

[Duke Togo]

For the episode’s climax,

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it seems pretty clear that the outcome is not what Aemond was going for. He essentially bullies Lucerys to death on his dragon. Didn’t grasp his own strength or the danger that comes with it. Truly tragic.

 

Edited October 24, 2022 by Duke Togo

[Mog]

Read this in an article, so can’t take credit for noticing it. . .

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but the page that Rhaenyra tore out back in episode one does remind Rhaenyra of her old friendship.  

BUT it also is the story about Nymeria, a ruler who fought off her enemies and established her own kingdom where evens daughters can inherit the crown.  Wonder if Alicent understands the irony in sending that particular story?

 

[azrael]

3 hours ago, Duke Togo said:

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it seems pretty clear that the outcome is not what Aemond was going for. He essentially bullies Lucerys to death on his dragon. Didn’t grasp his own strength or the danger that comes with it. Truly tragic.

At the end of the day,

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...it doesn't matter. The climax is all that matters.  No one would believe Aemond was just trolling especially after he made that display at Storm's End then intentionally leaving and following Luce. Blood is now spilled.

 

[Duke Togo]

14 minutes ago, azrael said:

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...it doesn't matter. The climax is all that matters.  No one would believe Aemond was just trolling especially after he made that display at Storm's End then intentionally leaving and following Luce. Blood is now spilled.

100%. Also,

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Aemond is now a kinslayer.

[Duke Togo]

Edit: changed my mind on my post. Moving on.

Edited October 24, 2022 by Duke Togo

[electric indigo]

That desk moment

My wife & me were going "Oh wow..." simultanously 😄

...and of course

[twisted music]

[TangledThorns]

Just finished the season last night. It's well made with quite a bit of fan service. Interesting how some actors remain while others are replaced for age purposes as the season went on.

[Duke Togo]

I'm ready, bring it on

 

[electric indigo]

Summer can't come soon enough!

[Swann]

That show was a sleeper 

[jvmacross]

Season 2 trailer tomorrow...

https://www.ign.com/articles/house-of-the-dragon-season-2-posters-trailer-debut-tomorrow