"House of the Dragon": How to groom your dragon, Targaryen style
2 years, 3 months ago

"House of the Dragon": How to groom your dragon, Targaryen style

Salon  

Yeah, dragons are cool, but... have you ever 'shipped the sexual chemistry between an uncle and his niece? There's the "girl boss" angle: "rhaenyra gotta be one of the best female characters ive seen in a fantasy show in a hot minute," tweeted @caitvi4ever. There's the straight-up swooning for the character dynamics or the heat Smith and Alcock emanate whenever they share a scene which, in the minds of some, negates the verboten implications: "people ship rhaenyra and daemon because they're interesting characters with a good dynamic where you can't pinpoint exactly what are their motivations to be with each other so any interpretation of their relationship is equally captivating," posits @libraIogy. And there's the inevitable comparison between Rhaenyra and Daemon – who, again, are uncle and niece – and Jaime and Cersei, who were not only getting it on as siblings but are twins to boot: "We all were judging the Lannisters for 8 seasons but now rooting for Rhaenyra and Daemon within 4 episodes," points out Twitter user @starboisurg29. It behooves one to point out that what's happening between Rhaenyra and Daemon in "King of the Narrow Sea" is precisely the type of power dynamic exploitation experts are talking about when they call incest sexual abuse.

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SNL spoofs House Of The Dragon series with a cut-for-time Blonde Dragon People sketch as they poke fun of HBO's glacial release schedule
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SNL spoofs House Of The Dragon series with a cut-for-time Blonde Dragon People sketch as they poke fun of HBO's glacial release schedule

Daily Mail  

Saturday Night Live poked fun of HBO's House Of The Dragon series in a cut-for-time sketch from their 50th season premiere. The comedy show took aim at the Game of Thrones spinoff in a sketch titled Blonde Dragon People, joking about HBO's glacial release schedule and confusing character names. Saturday Night Live poked fun of HBO 's House Of The …

HBO's House of the Dragon creator reveals when the show will end ... as third season of Game of Thrones prequel commences production early next year
4 months, 2 weeks ago

HBO's House of the Dragon creator reveals when the show will end ... as third season of Game of Thrones prequel commences production early next year

Daily Mail  

House of the Dragon, HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, will end after four seasons, according to the series co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal. Condal said during a news conference Monday - a day after the second season's finale aired - that the third series is in the writing process, Variety reported Monday. House of the Dragon, HBO 's Game of …

HBO renews 'House of the Dragon' for season three
6 months, 1 week ago

HBO renews 'House of the Dragon' for season three

Hindustan Times  

Los Angeles, American network HBO has handed a third season order for the hit series "House of the Dragon". HBO renews 'House of the Dragon' for season three The renewal of the show, which is a spin-off of the epic fantasy drama "Game of Thrones", comes days before the debut of its second season on June 17. We could not …

The reason House Of The Dragon star 'avoided eye contact' with lead actor Matt Smith while filming highly anticipated Game Of Thrones prequel
6 months, 1 week ago

The reason House Of The Dragon star 'avoided eye contact' with lead actor Matt Smith while filming highly anticipated Game Of Thrones prequel

Daily Mail  

One of the leading cast members of House Of The Dragon has admitted he 'avoided' making eye contact with Matt Smith while they were filming the highly-anticipated fantasy prequel. Matt Smith's character, Daemon Targaryen, is Aemond's uncle, and the pair built up a rivalry as the season progressed. One of the leading cast members of House Of The Dragon has …

‘House of the Dragon’: A guide to Season 1 as Season 2 approaches
6 months, 1 week ago

‘House of the Dragon’: A guide to Season 1 as Season 2 approaches

LA Times  

It’s finally time to return to Westeros for the next chapter in the Targaryen war of succession. Like “Succession” but with dragons, the first season of “House of the Dragon” follows the family power struggle to succeed the ailing King Viserys Targaryen. Things get even messier when Viserys is remarried, to Lady Alicent Hightower, Rhaenyra’s best friend and daughter of …

House of the Dragon season 2 to premiere in June on HBO
9 months, 2 weeks ago

House of the Dragon season 2 to premiere in June on HBO

Hindustan Times  

The second season of House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones spinoff show, will premiere on HBO in June. Based on author George RR Martin’s Game of Thrones book Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon follows the Targaryen dynasty in the fictional continent of Westeros. Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan …

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 teaser promises an all-out dragon war
1 year ago

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 teaser promises an all-out dragon war

LA Times  

The Targaryen war of succession will be in full swing in Season 2 of “House of the Dragon.” “There is no war so hateful to the gods as a war between kin,” says Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen Who Never Was, in a teaser released Saturday timed to the HBO fantasy drama’s presentation at CCXP23, a fan expo in São Paulo, …

Emma D’Arcy addresses incest controversy in House of the Dragon
1 year, 11 months ago

Emma D’Arcy addresses incest controversy in House of the Dragon

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In an interview with The Guardian, D’Arcy argued that the show “acknowledged” the problematic nature …

Milly Alcock doesn’t want to do ‘anything like’ House of the Dragon again
2 years, 1 month ago

Milly Alcock doesn’t want to do ‘anything like’ House of the Dragon again

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While Alcock is no longer in House of the …

House of the Dragon finale leaks online, HBO 'aggressively' monitoring and pulling down pirated videos
2 years, 2 months ago

House of the Dragon finale leaks online, HBO 'aggressively' monitoring and pulling down pirated videos

India TV News  

House of the Dragon Finale Episode: The season one finale of "House of the Dragon" has leaked online, said broadcaster HBO, who blamed its distribution partner in Europe, the Middle East or Africa for the "unlawful action". "We're disappointed that this unlawful action has disrupted the viewing experience for loyal fans of the show, who will get to see a …

One Of The Most Powerful Moments In ‘House Of The Dragon’ Was Actually A Mistake
2 years, 2 months ago

One Of The Most Powerful Moments In ‘House Of The Dragon’ Was Actually A Mistake

Huff Post  

Paddy Considine as King Viserys Targaryen in Episode 8 of “House of the Dragon.” Ollie Upton/HBO The moving conclusion to a complex relationship in “House of the Dragon” almost never happened. One of the series’ most powerful moments occurs in the “The Lord of the Tides” episode when a sick King Viserys Targaryen is helped to the Iron Throne by …

House of the Dragon showunner addresses whether Milly Alcock will return to the show after episode 6
2 years, 2 months ago

House of the Dragon showunner addresses whether Milly Alcock will return to the show after episode 6

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Alcock played the young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in the first five episode of HBO’s prequel …

House of the Dragon fans lament long-awaited cast change in episode 6
2 years, 2 months ago

House of the Dragon fans lament long-awaited cast change in episode 6

The Independent  

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House of the Dragon stars praise recasting of Rhaenyra and Alicent while fans bemoan decision
2 years, 2 months ago

House of the Dragon stars praise recasting of Rhaenyra and Alicent while fans bemoan decision

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy *Spoilers for House of the …

House of the Dragon fans call out TikTok videos romanticising Daemon and Rhaenyra
2 years, 3 months ago

House of the Dragon fans call out TikTok videos romanticising Daemon and Rhaenyra

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Many House of the Dragon fans on TikTok have been posting compilations and videos of …

House of the Dragon’s intimacy co-ordinator says Emily Carey shows importance of work after Sean Bean comments
2 years, 3 months ago

House of the Dragon’s intimacy co-ordinator says Emily Carey shows importance of work after Sean Bean comments

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House of the Dragon’s intimacy …

House of the Dragon’s incest scene is even grimmer in George RR Martin’s book
2 years, 3 months ago

House of the Dragon’s incest scene is even grimmer in George RR Martin’s book

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Milly Alcock and Matt Smith in ‘House of the Dragon’ House …

House of the Dragon: Mily Alcock on Rhaenyra's infatuation with her uncle Daemon
2 years, 3 months ago

House of the Dragon: Mily Alcock on Rhaenyra's infatuation with her uncle Daemon

Hindustan Times  

House of the Dragon gave the viewers in four episodes what Game of Thrones took seven seasons to set up--an incestuous romance in House Targaryen. In the latest episode, Matt Smith’s Daemon and Mily Alcock’s Rhaenyra--uncle and niece mind you--came pretty close to honouring their ancestors’ tradition of incest. Based on George RR Martin’s Fire & Blood, House of the …

House of the Dragon viewers react to most ‘uncomfortable’ sex scene yet in new episode
2 years, 3 months ago

House of the Dragon viewers react to most ‘uncomfortable’ sex scene yet in new episode

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House of the Dragon’s fourth episode, “King of the Narrow Sea”, …

Exclusive: House of the Dragon's Matt Smith says show isn't new Game of Thrones, calls it family drama 'with dragons'
2 years, 3 months ago

Exclusive: House of the Dragon's Matt Smith says show isn't new Game of Thrones, calls it family drama 'with dragons'

Hindustan Times  

In just a few episodes, House of the Dragon has managed to undo a lot of the ‘damage’ created by the final season of the Game of Thrones. One of the highlights of the show has been Matt Smith who plays the new fan favourite Daemon Targaryen. We are trying to make something that whilst it is based in the …

'House Of The Dragon' Fans Point Out Remarkable Detail In Daemon’s Battle Scene
2 years, 3 months ago

'House Of The Dragon' Fans Point Out Remarkable Detail In Daemon’s Battle Scene

Huff Post  

Wil Johnson, Matt Smith, and Theo Nate acting in the third episode of “House of the Dragon." HBO Most fans of the new HBO series “House of the Dragon” can agree that Daemon Targaryen stole the third episode like it was a freakin’ dragon egg. The final scene of the episode, called “Second of His Name,” focused on a battle …

House of the Dragon actor confirms fan theory that links Crabfeeder to Game of Thrones
2 years, 3 months ago

House of the Dragon actor confirms fan theory that links Crabfeeder to Game of Thrones

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A House of the Dragon actor has confirmed a fan theory …

House of the Dragon episode 3 review: Matt Smith steals the show as Bollywood-style action star
2 years, 3 months ago

House of the Dragon episode 3 review: Matt Smith steals the show as Bollywood-style action star

Hindustan Times  

House of the Dragon is slowly emerging as one of the better things on television right now. House of the Dragon episode 3 review: Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen. While Matt Smith clearly stole the show with his short, silent and stunning bit, the episode belonged to Paddy Considine almost just as much. King Viserys is tortured by his …

"House of the Dragon" and the question of queens
2 years, 3 months ago

"House of the Dragon" and the question of queens

Salon  

"House of the Dragon" aspires to treat its women better than the creators of "Game of Thrones." "House of the Dragon" has an opportunity to question why the idea persists that women are unsuited to hold the highest seat of political power. But it also creates a fascinating opportunity for "House of the Dragon" to question why the idea persists, …

'House of the Dragon' renewed for second season
2 years, 3 months ago

'House of the Dragon' renewed for second season

The Hindu  

HBO has given a second season order for "House of the Dragon", the prequel series to the popular fantasy drama "Game of Thrones". "House of the Dragon" is based on George R R Martin's book "Fire & Blood", a history of House Targaryen set 200 years before the events described in "Game of Thrones", which ended its eight-season run in …

'House of the Dragon' HBO: A guide to key characters, houses
2 years, 4 months ago

'House of the Dragon' HBO: A guide to key characters, houses

LA Times  

“Game of Thrones” introduced audiences to the various houses, great and small, that populate the lands in and around Westeros — starting with the Targaryens, Starks, Baratheons and Lannisters. Rhaenyra Targaryen Emma D’Arcy as the adult Rhaenyra Targaryen in “House of the Dragon.” King Viserys Targaryen’s first-born child, who rides a dragon named Syrax. Aegon Targaryen Aegon Targaryen in “House …

"House of the Dragon" is a slow ride back to Westeros that takes its time in lighting our fire
2 years, 4 months ago

"House of the Dragon" is a slow ride back to Westeros that takes its time in lighting our fire

Salon  

House Targaryen is known by a handful of traits, including their silvery hair; their spiky tempers; their relaxed attitude concerning incest; their tendency toward madness; and, of course, their dragons. Since "House of the Dragon" is set 172 years before the Mad King's overthrow and the birth of Daenerys, sightings are far more common; when one screeches over King's Landing …

House of the Dragon Episode 1 Review: A well-crafted prequel to GoT that doesn't disappoint
2 years, 4 months ago

House of the Dragon Episode 1 Review: A well-crafted prequel to GoT that doesn't disappoint

India Today  

Game of Thrones is over. Despite the clumsy finale, GOT fans got their expectations and excitement raised when a spin-off prequel series to the series titled House of the Dragon was announced. The biggest compliment one can give to House of the Dragon is that it feels like GoT’s initial seasons. Miguel Sapochnik, who directed the two most memorable episodes …

Game of Thrones spinoff House Of The Dragon has 'too much sex', says Matt Smith
2 years, 4 months ago

Game of Thrones spinoff House Of The Dragon has 'too much sex', says Matt Smith

Hindustan Times  

HBO's popular series Game Of Thrones, which aired from 2011 to 2019, had also become known for its sexually explicit content. Game Of Thrones' prequel series House Of The Dragon, which will premiere on HBO Max later this month, is also expected to adopt a similar tone. Are you representing the books, or are you diluting the books to represent …

House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock is featured on the new poster for Game of Thrones prequel
2 years, 6 months ago

House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock is featured on the new poster for Game of Thrones prequel

Daily Mail  

Milly Alcock proudly posed with her scaly beast in the new poster for George R.R. Milly - best known for her role as Meg in Foxtel/Sky/Amazon series Upright -portrays Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, King Viserys' firstborn child of pure Valyrian blood and a dragonrider. Martin and Ryan Condal's 10-episode Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, which premieres August 21 …

HBO reveals first look images of Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon
3 years, 7 months ago

HBO reveals first look images of Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon

Firstpost  

House of the Dragon first look features Emma D’Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, while Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen. The makers of Game Of Thrones prequel titled House of the Dragon have released the first official photos on the series’ verified Twitter handle. Yesterday, HBO revealed the character looks of Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, and …

HBO developing THREE new Game of Thrones spin-offs which may cross over with House of the Dragon
3 years, 9 months ago

HBO developing THREE new Game of Thrones spin-offs which may cross over with House of the Dragon

Daily Mail  

While HBO is still casting its Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon, the cable network has put three more spin-offs into development, some of which may have crossover potential with House of the Dragon. More: While HBO is still casting its Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon, the cable network has put three more spin-offs into …

Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon at HBO casts Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith
4 years ago

Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon at HBO casts Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith

Firstpost  

Olivia Cooke will play the daughter of the Hand of King Otto, whereas Matt Smith will play Prince Daemon Targaryen, King Viserys’ younger brother and heir to the throne. HBO’s prequel to Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, has added three more key actors to its cast — Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith. Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, …

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