'House of the Dragon's Finale Shows the True Nature of Dragons

However, what’s interesting about this moment compared toGeorge R.R. Martin’s source material inFire & Bloodis that the killing was unintentional. InFire & Blood, Aemond was adamant about ensuring Luke didn’t survive his return trip. Image by Jefferson Chacon This is seen on full display between Aemond and Luke. While Aemond may have claimed Vhagar, once ridden by Visenya herself, he’s still a young rider. This is undoubtedly why Arrax, as a fledgling, decides to attack Vhagar out of retaliation....

October 27, 2022 · 1 min · 129 words · Jerry Edwards

Unanswered Questions We Have After 'House of the Dragon' Season 1

Although the first season broke records for HBOs viewership, it also received its fair share of criticism. Some fans ofGeorge R.R. Here are some of the biggest questions thatHouse of the Dragonfans have to ponder while they wait. Will Rhaenyra Tell Daemon About A Song Of Ice and Fire? It will be interesting to see if Rhaenyra reveals her fathers mission to Daemon. Where Is Laenor Velaryon? Image via HBO...

October 27, 2022 · 2 min · 295 words · Lori Rodriguez

Which Side Does Each Great House Choose in 'House of the Dragon'?

In addition to the Lannisters, the Greens have landed the support ofHouse Baratheon. Its revealed that Larys is responsible for his father and brothers death. Because of this,both House Velaryon and House Arryn are on Rhaenyras side. Image by Jefferson Chacon They shift and change like the tides of the Narrow Sea. Because of this divide within the family, dont be surprised when the alliances begin to shift later on....

October 27, 2022 · 1 min · 187 words · Anthony Lee

‘Daredevil: Born Again’: What To Expect From the MCU’s Return to Hell’s Kitchen

The series is set to have 18 episodes despite its billing as a miniseries. Here’s everything we know about Daredevil’s upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe series. When and Where Is ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Coming Out? After Charlie Cox’s cameo appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home and supporting role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Daredevil: Born Again gives Matt Murdock his first show set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Daredevil: Born Again continues the story that started in Netflix’s three-season Daredevil series and sees Wilson Fisk ascend to mayor of New York City....

October 27, 2022 · 3 min · 591 words · Julie Turner

'House of the Dragon': Emma D'Arcy on Rhaenyra's Grieving Mindset in the Season Finale

House of the Dragonfinale took a lot away from Rhaenyra and turned her into the Black Queen. A letter that says, your father has passed and now its you. And I mean, that’s a dominating prospect and expectation. Image via HBO And it finally comes, and shes in labor, and essentially, house ridden. With the bad news Rhaenyra is also suffering a miscarriage. Yaitanes explains that the theme Miguel wanted, was war and battlefield....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 210 words · Sarah Frye

Can We Really Blame Vhagar for Those 'House of the Dragon' Finale Deaths?

So the culprit of those deaths really is Vhagar, but can we really blame her? Are we being fair to our favorite old lady dragon? Who Is Vhagar at This Point? Image via HBO As we know, Vhagar is thelast surviving dragonof Aegon the Conqueror’s Conquest of Westeros. So Vhagar is old. She doesn’t have it in her anymore to pull petty pranks on kids. Image via HBO Either her mission is a serious one, or not really demanding her obedience....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 193 words · Angel Thompson

Rhaenyra's Approach to the Dance of Dragons Resembles Another 'Game of Thrones' King

Being a monarch is no easy thing. Apart from that, they hardly have anything in common as characters. While Rhaenyra is warm and likable, Stannis is cold and prudish. Rhaenyra, the Queen in Dragonstone “When dragons flew to war, everything burned. I do not wish to rule over a kingdom of ash and bone.” Image via HBO Image via HBO

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 60 words · Sharon Baker

Viserys and Daemon Are the Strongest Relationship in 'House of the Dragon'

Daemon begins to command his war council so you can avoid beginning the grieving process. It solidifies his fractured dynamic with Viserys as the most powerful ofHouse of the Dragons first season. We see how the relationship between brothers might turn out with Aemond and Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney). Its evident that the mutual acknowledgment between brothers is not common in Westerosi politics. Viserys begins to take account of his own legacy, realizing that his family is shattering....

October 26, 2022 · 2 min · 250 words · Leslie Vega

What Was on the Paper Alicent Sent Rhaenyra in the 'House of the Dragon' Finale?

Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower were the best of friends when they were young. Life was simple; They were unmarried, young girls, and they had no secrets between them. They are just girls dreaming about seeing the world, riding dragons, and eating cake. Image via HBO They have no real obligations, except those they feel for each other. UponQueen Aemma’s death, Alicent is sent by her father to comfort the widowed King....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 167 words · Curtis Kaufman

‘House of the Dragon’ Expands Aemond Targaryen Beyond His Book Version

Having to respect someone as a ruler might make it hard to love them as a sibling. Like many of the characters in the series, Aemond is both a victim and an abuser. While this complexity wasnt present inGeorge R.R. Hes obviously clumsy and awkward but stays strong because he knows the importance of what hes done. He simply wanted to be an equal within his family. However, Aemond serves dutifully, honoring his family first....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 141 words · Stephen Morris

‘House of the Dragon’ Explores the Patriarchy’s Effects on Female Friendship

While young Alicent is a rule follower and obedient to a fault, young Rhaenyra is rebellious and free-spirited. This early exchange reveals how differently they see their place in the world. This strikes visible fear in Alicent, his words further conditioning her to follow tradition or face deadly consequences. Image by Collider Image Team A recurring theme in the series is a comparison between abiding by the patriarchal order and being imprisoned....

October 26, 2022 · 1 min · 194 words · Eric James

'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania': Trailer, Cast, Release Date, Plot, and Everything You Need to Know

It also served as an overlooked cornerstone that led to the time-travel events ofAvengers: Endgame. The date has gone through some changes, having been temporarily delayed to July 28, 2023. However, the film later swapped dates withThe Marvelsdue toAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniabeing further ahead in production. Image via Andy Park It also teases the inevitable fight between Ant-Man and Kang and we are here for it! The latesttrailer forAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniawas released during the college football playoffs....

October 25, 2022 · 2 min · 258 words · Joshua Nichols

'House of the Dragon': Director Greg Yaitanes Explains Aemond's Mindset After Luke's Death

In a new interview withEmpire, episode directorGreg Yaitanesbroke down the process of making the astonishing scene. And dragons did get out of hand! I think he’s in shock. It’s putting nukes in the hands of kids. The dragons are weapons of mass destruction. If you liken it to teenagers in a 50s movie playing chicken. Image via HBO ‘What did you expect was going to happen?'" The director also spoke of the fourth and the most elaborate childbirth scene in the series....

October 25, 2022 · 1 min · 148 words · Alice Powell