House of the Dragon slows down and enjoys the (awkward) silence
“My brother cares only for the history books,” a lightly treasonous Vaemond Velaryon informs Princess Rhaenys in the opening of’s eighth episode, ‘The Lord of the Tides’. His brother, Corlys Velaryon , currently lost at sea, has announced his desire for the Driftmark throne to pass down to Lucerys Velaryon, Rhaenyra’s son. Vaemond is worried: it’s widely rumoured, and confirmed by this show, that Rhaenyra’s mop-haired children are illegitimate.
Apart from the beheading, which has an almost – almost! – comic tone thanks to a well-placed punchline and a visual style reminiscent of mid-00s slasher movies, the main action takes place at the Targaryen family dinner between Rhaenyra and Alicent’s clan. These events are so tense, such bloody and cruel affairs, that you are waiting for those young people not to make it out alive.
Much smarter, much scarier, to play it awkward. This series began with an attempt to keep peace in Westeros and maintain Targaryen rule. Viserys, now apparently at the end of his rule, is unable to keep even his close family from bickering. Inevitably, those murderous princes cause some trouble.
Ifans’ slightly self-conscious scramble for the throne is a helpful image for this show; these characters seem hot and cold on power, both attracted to and embarrassed by their desire for rule. AsAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below
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