House of the Dragon' Episode 7

2022 - 10 - 3

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'House of the Dragon' Episode 7: Recap & Ending, Explained: Is ... (Digital Mafia Talkies)

The 7th episode of "House of the Dragon," titled "Driftmark," gives us a glimpse of the conflict that was going to engulf Kings Landing sooner than later.

Firstly, she loved him, and secondly, she knew that she had to strengthen her claim to the Iron Throne. He resumed his duties and knew that he was closer to his goal than ever. It was also symbolic of the fact that a blood bath was soon going to follow. She needed somebody to protect her, and she knew that Laenor wasn’t up to the challenge. They had Vhagar by their side and they knew that the inclusion of another dragon in their team had somewhat tilted the balance in their favor. He was aware of the harsh realities and that is why the desire to live long was slowly dwindling as he didn’t want to witness whatever this conflict entailed. Rhaenyra wanted Aemon to be apologetic for the fact that he questioned the legitimacy of her sons. He went close to Vhagar, the dragon that was ridden by Laena Velaryon and was once the pride of Driftmark. The young boy was well aware of the fact that he was an illegitimate offspring of a union that nobody was ready to recognize. She had said that though Aemond would one day ride a dragon, he would have to sacrifice one of his eyes. He mounted the beast and held the reins to tilt the odds in his favor. He had told Aemond, during the funeral ceremony, that he was unwilling to marry her because they didn’t have anything in common, and a lot of times, he didn’t understand the gibberish she spoke.

Why Did Last Night's House of the Dragon Look So Bad? (Vulture)

Kathryn VanArendonk is a critic who writes about TV and comedy. She gets mad when people say TV is a ten-hour movie. The night scenes in “Driftmark” were shot ...

The Next Generation Stepped Up on This Week's 'House of the ... (W Magazine)

It was the kids' time to shine in the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' and it's clear familial conflict and drama has already taken hold of this ...

House of the Dragon' Episode 7: Fans complain it to be too dark ... (Economic Times)

Fans complain that some scenes in the 'House of the Dragon' are too dark to watch, but HBO has defended the lighting by calling it an 'intentional creative ...

House of the Dragon recap: episode seven – behold, the ultimate ... (The Guardian)

After gasp-inducing violence and an unearthly consummation, there's now a dangerous union you really don't want to mess with. This mean all-out war.

'House of the Dragon' Episode 7 Recap: Say Uncle (CNET)

Taking place after a 10-year time jump, it saw the first blood of the inevitable Targaryen civil war spilled. That was thanks to Larys Strong, who in a mix of ...

House of the Dragon Episode 7: The Battle of the Kiddos (Esquire.com)

In Episode Seven, nearly the entire cast is present for Laena's funeral at Driftmark. The gathering includes Rhaenyra, Laenor, their two eldest sons, Daemon, ...

She asks Daemon to be her next husband to strengthen their claim to the throne, but her uncle reminds her that they cannot be wed as long as Laenor is alive. Grabbing Viserys's dagger and making a beeline to Lucerys herself, Alicent is stopped by Rhaenyra, who whispers that the kingdom now, "sees you as you are." It seems like no one is making a single good decision in Westeros, which can only mean that the kingdom is all going to shit when King Viserys finally keels over. Those cheering for the incestuous relationship can rejoice, however, as the uncle and niece both kiss and have sex after Rhaenyra quips that she is "no longer a child." Vhagar threatens to kill the brat after he wakes her up from a nap, but he holds out his hand and says some stuff in Old Valyrian. The King tells him that the gods are cruel for taking Laena so early, and Daemon retorts that it seems that the gods have been especially cruel to him. Aemond climbs up to the dragon's harness and commands her to fly. Rhaenyra feels that Daemon abandoned her at King's Landing, but he reminds her that she was only a child at the time. Speaking to Daemon for the first time in 10 years, Rhaenyra says that her marriage to Laenor is losing purpose. Daemon naming one of his daughters "Rhaena" is also one of the creepiest ways he's shown his affection for his niece yet. [Ser Criston Cole](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a41311865/ser-criston-cole-house-of-the-dragon/), King Viserys, his three children with Queen Alicent, and Otto Hightower, who has once again been made the Hand of the King. [Milly Alcock is no longer playing the young princess Rhaenyra](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a41387548/house-of-the-dragon-actors-change/), those in Westeros grieve over three characters who left us as quickly as they entered.