House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon

Sundays 9:00 PM on HBO

House of the Dragon has been one of the biggest surprises in years.

Many thought the series would struggle to emerge from the shadow of Game of Thrones, but the series is delivering in many ways.

At the end of House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 2, Viserys announced he would marry Alicent.

Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra on Episode 3 - House of the Dragon

A new preview for House of the Dragon takes to the future, with Viserys married to Rhaenyra's best friend, and on a somewhat shocking note, Alicent has a son named Aegon.

This perfectly fits in with what Alicent's father, Otto, had planned for her when he started the process of planning her future, or should we say scheming to secure her future?

Rhaenyra is Impressed - House of the Dragon

The trailer teases a significant shift in Rhaenyra and Alicent's friendship, and it looks like they're more against one another than ever.

Rhaenyra's relationship with her father is also suffering because she has a very different outlook on life than her father, which I'm sure will be used against her when the time comes to pick a new heir.

We don't know what Rhaenyra will do when the time comes to choose an heir, but we know a lot can change between now and then.

What we do know is that Otto is determined for Aegon to ascend the throne, and it certainly makes you worry about what they'll have planned for Rhaenyra if she stands in their way.

Talking With Viserys - House of the Dragon

Then there's the whole Corlys and Daemon of it all.

They seemingly made a pact at the end of the second episode, which looks to benefit both of them on the next episode.

Daemon lives for fire and blood, and getting to use his dragon to unleash holy hell on Corlys' enemies is the best foot forward for him.

The series seems intent on filling in all of the blanks to get to a certain part of the story.

Daemon Spars - House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1

That's not necessarily bad, but this clip spoils some of the episode's biggest moments.

Alas, take a look at the clip below and hit the comments below.

House of the Dragon continues Sundays at 9 p.m.

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House of the Dragon Quotes

As the first century of the Targaryen dynasty came to a close The health of the Old King, Jaehaerys, was failing. In those days, House Targaryen stood at the height of its strength with ten adult dragons under its yoke. No power in the world could stand against it. King Jaehaerys reigned over nearly 60 years of peace and prosperity but tragedy had claimed both his sons Leaving his succession in doubt. So, in the year 101 The Old King called a Great Council to choose an heir. Over a thousand lords made the journey to Harrenhal. Fourteen succession claims were heard But only two were truly considered. Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the King's eldest descendant and her younger cousin, Prince Viserys Targaryen The King's eldest male descendant. It is declared by all lords paramount and lords vassal of the Seven Kingdoms That Prince Viserys Targaryen be made Prince of Dragons tone! Rhaenys, a woman, would not inherit the Iron Throne. The lords instead chose Viserys my father. Jaehaerys called the Great Council To prevent a war being fought over his succession. For he knew the cold truth. The only thing that could tear down the House of the Dragon was itself.
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Alicent: Did you read it?
Rhaenyra: Of course, I read it.
Alicent: When Princess Nymeria arrived in Dorne, who did she take to husband? Rhaenyra: A man.
Alicent: What was his name?
Rhaenyra: Lord Something.
Alicent: If you answer with "Lord Something," Septa Marlow will be furious.
Rhaenyra: She's funny when she's furious.
Alicent: You're always like this when you're worried.
Rhaenyra: Like what?
Alicent: Disagreeable. You're worried your father is about to overshadow you with a son.
Rhaenyra: I only worry for my mother. I hope for my father that he gets a son. As long as I can recall, it's all he's wanted.
Alicent: You want him to have a son?
Rhaenyra: I want to fly with you on dragon back see the great wonders across the Narrow Sea And eat only cake.
Alicent: I'm being serious.
Rhaenyra: I never jest about cake.
Alicent: You aren't worried about your position?
Rhaenyra: I like this position. It's quite comfortable.
[Alicent gets up to leave.]
Rhaenyra: Where are you going?
Alicent: Home. The hour has grown late.
Rhaenyra: Princess Nymeria led her Rhoynar across the Narrow Sea on 10,000 ships to flee their Valyrian pursuers. She took Lord Mors Martell of Dorne to husband and burned her own fleet off Sun spear to show her people that they were finished running.
Alicent: So you remember.
[Rhaenyra rips a page from the book.]
Alicent: If the Septa sees this book then...
Rhaenyra: Fuck the Septa.
Alicent: Rhaenyra!

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