I liked it a lot. I think the fact that it may have a narrower focus than GOT did will be a benefit. My early prediction: Daemon Targaryen will become more hero than heel by series end, kind of like Tyrion Lannister.
I liked it a lot. I think the fact that it may have a narrower focus than GOT did will be a benefit. My early prediction: Daemon Targaryen will become more hero than heel by series end, kind of like Tyrion Lannister.
I'm thinking that if Daemon has a character arc like that, it would be more similar to Jaime Lannister than Tyrion.Originally Posted by headcrash
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That's what I was thinking
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True, although in the opening episode they did brief introductions of Barathians, a Stark, and a man from Dorne, so I suspect some of the other houses will play roles in this series as well.
That young knight that bested Daemon is certainly going to come into play as the series moves on, the Hightowers will be prominent, and Velaryon, The Sea Snake looks like he means business. Oh, and there's a problem with pirates off the southeastern shore? It is a narrower scope but there's a lot of cards to be played.
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Yes, of course. I always got the two confused. They were brothers, after all.
Solid second episode. Loved the scene at Dragonstone with badass Rhaneyra showing up. Also great to see the opening title sequence restored.
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Another not too shitty episode.
I do wish they used a new main theme though.
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Two solid first episodes. I agree that it will be nice if there aren't quite so many characters to follow.
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Guess we wouldn't have as much of a story if the King married the Lady Leanna, right?
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That was the best scene of the episode. I was noticing that the in episode soundtrack is incorporating more Zimmeresque touches than usual. Droning, industrial sections as opposed to leit motif themes Djawadi used in GOT.
Duncan's going to make a Horns Emoticon!!!
So glad you announced that in the general thread.
I will more than likely watch this through the end of the series because of how much I liked GoT – including the last season. But so far I'm left a little underwhelmed by HotD. Maybe it's because I liked keeping track of the number of characters and convoluted storylines in GoT.
The best part for me, so far, was Rhaenyra showing up at Dragonstone on her dragon and getting the egg back from Daemon. She reminds me a lot of Daenerys. I like her.
I also really like Otto Hightower, played by Rhys Ifans. I've seen Ifans in two TV shows – Elementary and Berlin Station – and while he's very good, his character in both was unlikable. I'm glad he's likable in this. Altho I suspect he'll turn out to be the most Machiavellian.
Ser Criston Cole, the guy who beat Daemon at the jousting tournament, I suspect will prove to be instrumental to Rhaenyra's story arc and will be a trusted companion.
Rhaenyra's best friend, Alicent, I thought was likable, too.
Still, I miss Emilia Clarke and Maisie Williams.
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Apparently, HBO renewed the show for a second season after only the first episode aired. So that's good news.
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Kinda depends on how that played out, wouldn't it?
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BTW, guys, don't look up the characters' names on Wikipedia if you want to avoid spoilers. I accidentally discovered who Laena ends up marrying.
“From thirty feet away she looked like a lot of class. From ten feet away she looked like something made up to be seen from thirty feet away.” – Philip Marlowe
Yeah I'm trying to do research without hitting spoilers, fortunately the sites I've used so far have big warnings before I go too far.
Ian
Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on progrock.com
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Gordon Haskell - "You've got to keep the groove in your head and play a load of bollocks instead"
I blame Wynton, what was the question?
There are only 10 types of people in the World, those who understand binary and those that don't.
I'm one of the 212.
Agreed. But I hope they begin to give her a more distinguished character and don't keep her as a Daenerys stand-in.
When he's done with this role, he can play Mike Rutherford in a Genesis biopic.
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Music isn't about chops, or even about talent - it's about sound and the way that sound communicates to people. Mike Keneally
In GOT half of the characters would be dead by now :-) Let us see how they handle the narrower set of protagonists...
I feel the same, although it had it's moments. So far, the writing and casting are not so great in my book but I'm hoping it picks up steam. The sets and CGI look fabulous, so there's that.
I agree...especially with the casting so far. Slow going, but that's to be expected. Very cool dragon scene that's been discussed here. Lookin' forward to see what's the deal with Mr Crabby Patties.
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Another good episode, I'm very pleased with this series. WOW, Daemon is good at outrunning multiple volleys of arrows!
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I just realized what this iteration is missing. There is absolutely no one with a sense of humor. I'm not expecting a reboot of Tyrion, but come on. Everyone here is just grim, grim, grim.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
Humor wasn't invented yet ....
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Last week: " House of the Dragon Episode 2 officially introduces a chilling new villain to the world of Westeros: Craghas Drahar, aka the Crabfeeder"
This week: That exciting new villain is gone in Episode 4. Far too soon, just when it was getting interesting. At least George RR Martin wrote and killed off the Night King until the last episodes of GOT.
Still struggling with the casting and characters for the most part. Nobody is roping me in...just not doin it for me. And that showdown with crab guy was pretty unspectacular.
"Who would have thought a whale would be so heavy?" - Moe Sizlak
I enjoyed the episode. We'll see how people develop. It could use some humor.
Ian
Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on progrock.com
https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-a...re-happy-hour/
Gordon Haskell - "You've got to keep the groove in your head and play a load of bollocks instead"
I blame Wynton, what was the question?
There are only 10 types of people in the World, those who understand binary and those that don't.
I'm one of the 212.
This episode had a couple chuckle moments for me. The guy getting squished by Daemon's dragon, the minstrel being bossed around, and I thought the king's attempt to kill the deer was pretty funny.
Please don't ask questions, just use google.
Never let good music get in the way of making a profit.
I'm only here to reglaze my bathtub.
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