DeepSummary
The episode begins with a discussion of the upcoming war between the houses of Rhaenyra and Alicent. Rhaenyra meets with her ally Mysaria and agrees to let her work in her court as a spy. Meanwhile, in the Red Keep, Ser Cristin Cole is appointed the new Hand of the King by Aegon II. There is much debate in the Small Council about how to handle the conflict with the Riverlands and the taking of Harrenhal.
In the Riverlands, two minor houses, the Brackens and the Blackwoods, engage in a petty conflict that leads to numerous deaths on both sides. Rhaenyra presides over a twin funeral, where Ser Erryk's body is present but the other twin, Ser Arryk who defected, is condemned. Tensions rise as Rhaenyra accuses Alicent of kinslaying and permitting the murder of her son Lucerys.
Back in King's Landing, Aegon wants to take the fight to Harrenhal, the seat of power in the Riverlands, with the help of the dragon Sunfire. Ser Cristin counsels a stealthier approach without dragons to take Harrenhal quietly. The episode ends with Cristin departing on this mission against Rhaenyra's forces.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The war between the greens and blacks is escalating, with both sides plotting strategic moves
- Minor house conflicts in the Riverlands have drawn both queens' focus to that region
- Rhaenyra has gained a new ally and potential spy in Mysaria
- Aegon's faction is planning to seize the strategic castle Harrenhal through stealth rather than dragonfire
- The importance and power of dragons looms large over the brewing conflict
- Harsh accusations of kinslaying and murder are being flung by both sides
- There are attempts at humor amidst the heavy dramatic turns of the war narrative
- Sponsor ad reads provide moments of levity in the midst of the recap
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Where are the people who are just walking around, like, gossiping about their friends? Like, where are you about your taxes.“ by Speaker A
- “Well, you permitted the murder of a little boy in his bed? I mean, really, are we to judge?“ by Speaker B
- “I have secrets. I could tell you what's happening in the red keep. I know everything about everybody. I could tell tell you secrets.“ by Speaker B
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Watch What Crappens
Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam | Wondery
7/2/24
This is part one of a two-parter
This week on House of the Dragon, RaeRae hatches a plan to see her long lost friend and they realize that they’ve stumbled onto a Three’s Company misunderstanding which won’t leave Mr Furley thinking Jack might be gay, but will probably lead to the death of millions of people. Whoopsie! Watch this recap on video and listen to all of our bonus episodes at Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens
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