About this episode

The episode discusses the significant events and character arcs in 'House Of The Dragon' episode 3x02, focusing on Rhaenyra Targaryen's ascent and the consequences faced by other characters.

Emmy D'Arcy delivers the most incredible performance as Rhaenyra Targaryen finally takes the Iron Throne , but this whole episode examines the cost. Corlys Velaryon loses High Tide and a third of his fleet, but gains two sons, Alyn of Hull and Addam of Hull . Aegon Targaryen flees Kings Landing , losing everything, but he still draws breath. And Aemond Targaryen just can't stop getting holes in him: what reward will he reap for the inconvenience? 📰FULL Episode Highlights and all embedded content available here: TBD 🙏 TIP US on Ko-fi to show your love and appreciation! In return, you'll receive FOREVER♾️ACCESS to our Discord server, THIRTY DAYS of FULL ACCESS to our 🎬UNEDITED Episode/Interview recordings, and WAY more when you join a membership via either of the following two links: ☕ https://ko-fi.com/post/House-of-the-Dragon-3x02-Queens-Landing-V1V022BCX1 🤲 https://www.patreon.com/squawkingdead/posts/house-of-dragon-162461669 ⭐ RATE : ⁠ RateThisPodcast.com/SQUAWKINGDEAD 🙏 SUPPORT : ⁠ Ko-fi or ⁠ Patreon⁠ 🏃‍♂️ FOLLOW (+more): ⁠ SQUAWKINGDEAD.com⁠

People in this episode

Host: SQUAWKING DEAD

Topics covered

• performance analysis
• character development
• cost of power
• family dynamics
• loss and sacrifice
• political intrigue

Keywords

• House Of The Dragon
• Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Aegon Targaryen
• Corlys Velaryon
• political intrigue
• character arcs
• loss
• sacrifice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: House Of The Dragon

Places: Kings Landing, High Tide

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