House of the Dragon: Season 1 Rankings

 

Today we close out our coverage on the first season of House of the Dragon, and correspondingly, close out Season 2 of Chase & Josh Fact or Fantasy with another acclaimed Rankings Episode! Tune in for the last time this season as we put together a set of categories, rank our answers in a hierarchy format, and provide an insight of how each of us individually view what constitutes importance when it comes to our selections. Not only will we be ranking a wide array of categories, but we will also be discussing what we think we will see in Season 2 of House of the Dragon, moments we think will come full circle, and other houses we believe will come into play. Stick around and sound off on what you agree/disagree with, and let us know your opinions about what you would change or add!

House of the Dragon/Fire & Blood Comparison (Season 1 vs Pg 350-Pg 422)

We have an exciting one to bring you today as we compare Season 1 of House of the Dragon to its novel counterpart, Fire & Blood in its corresponding pages. We are covering the second to last paragraph on Page 350 through the second paragraph on Page 422. While this is not necessarily a spoiler alert since the vast majority of what we talk about from the book is seen on screen, if you haven't read the book and don't want to know how these passages play out on paper, this is your warning. Stay with us as we discuss some of the notable changes that are found between Season 1 and the pages that align in Fire & Blood such as; Ser Criston Cole's relationship with Princess Rhaenyra, Queen Alicent and King Viserys' third son, King Viserys' health condition, Ser Vaemond Velaryon's fate, and Queen Rhaenyra's response to King Aegon II's terms. With Chase & Josh highlighting key differences, providing a numeric grade for Season 1 overall as well as a grade for the affiliated 72 pages in Fire & Blood, and discussing how the portrayal of characters can give a conflicting sense of allegiance, don't miss out! "And with his death, the war of ravens and envoys and marriage pacts came to an end, and the war of fire and blood began in earnest."

House of the Dragon Season 1: Review & Evaluation (Episode 10)

The final act in House of the Dragon's first season comes to a head, and the conflict reaches a breaking point here today in Episode 10. The coup is brought to light, battle plans are made, and envoys are sent. Buckle up as Rhaenys informs Rhaenyra and Daemon of what happened at King's Landing, Otto issues terms, the Sea Snake awakens, a headcount of potential allies is tallied, Jacaerys and Lucerys assume envoy duties, a debt is owed, and we have the first significant casualty. With Chase & Josh detailing the summary, debating alternative options, rating the episode, providing key takeaways, and discussing potential foreshadows, don't go anywhere! "Then the storm broke, and the dragons danced."