Its interesting thatHouse of the Dragonis almost exclusively dealing with the Targaryen characters.

However, the threat of the Triarchy trivializes the rest of the shows political consequences.

Its smart writing; the Triarchys rise shatters one of the shows pivotal relationships and introduces another.

Daemon (Matt Smith), Vaemond (Wil Johnson) and Laenor (Theo Nate) in House of the Dragon Season 1 episode 3

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It doesnt help that we dont return to whats going on in the Stepstonesafter the time jump.

The Crabfeeder himself also represents a missed opportunity.

The Triarchy Disappears Again

The Black Queen short changes the Triarchy yet again.

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Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon and Eve Best as Rhaenys Velaryon opposite Emma D’arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon

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