About this episode

The hosts and guest discuss their reactions to the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon', focusing on character dynamics and key plot points.

Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and special guest Van Lathan are excited to give you all of their thoughts on the newest episode of ‘House of the Dragon’! They start off with Joanna’s Chris Ryan impression, get into the universal love for Daeron Targaryen, and wrap up with Team Black’s interesting choice of small council.(00:00) Intro(02:51) CR’s recap(05:48) Favorite moment of the episode(12:43) 'GoT' communion ritual(14:14) Ormund and Daeron’s relationship(15:55) Cult of Hightower(17:30) Daeron Hightower vs. Daeron Targaryen(22:06) Ormund and the Faith(26:42) Villains in the 'Thrones' universe(30:56) Ormund Hightower vs. Tywin Lannister(35:53) Alys, the witch and queen of Harrenhal?(40:23) Criston Cole’s self-reflection(47:24) Big reveal: Helaena is pregnant(52:57) Undercover boss: Aegon and Larys at Rook’s Rest(54:55) Relationship between riders and dragons in this episode(59:38) Team Black’s small council(01:02:46) Orwyle’s character progressionHosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, and Van LathanProducers: Aleya Zenieris, Carlos Chiriboga, and Scott LeeSocial: Jomi AdeniranSet Production: Jonathan Ratliff and Gitu MehraAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin

Guest: Van Lathan

Topics covered

• House of the Dragon
• episode reactions
• character analysis
• Targaryen family
• small council dynamics
• Thrones universe

Keywords

• House of the Dragon
• Daeron Targaryen
• Ormund Hightower
• Helaena
• Aegon
• small council
• Thrones universe
• character relationships
• episode recap

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones

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