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Summary While Rhaenyra and Daemon focus on how best to deal with Ormund, tensions among their neglected allies begin to erupt. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary As the search for Aemond and Vhagar continues, Daemon attempts to control the spiraling situation in King’s Landing. Our Take A slower, talkier hour that mostly works because Matt Smith is doing great work with the capital in chaos…

Summary Ormund’s invasion of Tumbleton forces Rhaenyra into a corner. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why House of the Dragon works.

Summary Rhaenyra learns the situation in King’s Landing is not what she anticipated. Unable to locate her enemies, and with demands coming from all sides, Rhaenyra must navigate a delicate balance between appeasing her supporters and consolidating her rule. Our…

Summary As Alicent risks everything to fulfill her end of the bargain, Rhaenyra must decide whether the Iron Throne is worth the cost. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why House of…

Summary Driven by her faith in Alicent, Rhaenyra positions herself to take King’s Landing while the Triarchy sails to take on Corlys in the Gullet. Our Take A confident, patient opener that spends most of its hour on positioning rather…

Summary 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. Our Take A setup episode that knows it’s a setup episode, and…

Summary As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Daemon pressures a young liege lord to raise up his bannermen. Our Take A top shelf classic. If you sample one episode of House of the Dragon, make it…

Summary With few options left, Rhaenyra summons a trusted knight for a risky venture and plots with Mysaria to catalyze the smallfolk. Meanwhile, Daemon’s unease grows, and Aemond takes steps to reshape the Green Council. Our Take Very good, not…

Summary Amid whispers of bad omens, the Greens consider how to fill a void on Aegon’s Council, Jacaerys sets out on a rogue mission to strike a deal, and Daemon enlists Lord Willem Blackwood to help persuade the Brackens to…