Game of Thrones, and by extensionHouse of the Dragon, is an inherently political text.
The actual sequence in which the City Watch ransacks the city is absolutely horrifying.
DirectorMiguel Sapochnikjuxtaposes images of the Goldcloaks callously celebrating with the raw horror of the common people.
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Its also clear what the consequences of Daemons action are on The Kings Council.
As the Council debates Daemons activities, each member shows their true colors.
Who is willing to justify this brutality?
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We also see the line of separation between the common people and their King.
While Viserys is concerned about what the ramifications of the pillaging will be, his hesitations are political.
Viserys doesnt want chaos to break out as he invites foreign visitors to the celebration of his childs birth.
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The crowd that gathers cheers upon the knights that duel and vie for the favor of Princess Rhaenyra.
