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Sunday, December 22, 2024

House of the Dragon Season 2: Categorical Rankings/Fire & Blood Comparison (Season 2 vs Pg 422 - Pg 445)

We close out House of the Dragon Season 2 in its entirety today with a bonus episode where we highlight key differences between the corresponding Fire & Blood passages and the show, as well as provide our rankings of a few fun categories! Join us as we take a look at the second paragraph on Page 422 through the second paragraph on Page 445 in the Fire & Blood historical accounting which align with the on-screen events of Season 2 in House of the Dragon. We detail the major differences and discuss what we liked about each adaptation. Additionally, we rank five different categories relative to the entire second season of House of the Dragon. Each hierarchy ranking is scaled from bottom to top, meaning our top choice in each category will be ranked at the Number 1 spot. Then to finish up, we will debate the MVP of Season 2. So be sure to let us know who you agree with, or, if you don't agree at all, make your own rankings list and compare them to each of ours. We look forward to your thoughts and engagement on this one, as you listen to us defend our selections!

Sunday, December 15, 2024

House of the Dragon Season 2: Review & Evaluation (Episode 8)

Today we finish our coverage of the on-screen events as they pertain to Season 2 in House of the Dragon and launch directly into the finale, Episode 8, where prophecies are aplenty. Follow along as Tyland Lannister does his best to win new allies, Aemond is willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure Team Green is not outgunned, Daemon experiences a vision which shows him many things including his place in this war, the Riverlands officially declare their support, and Alicent makes a trip to Dragonstone. With Chase & Josh providing a recap, discussing overall takeaways, highlighting foreshadowed moments, and debating Daemon's enigmatic vision, this is one you don't want to miss. "You were swallowed up in the God's Eye, and you were never seen again."

Sunday, December 8, 2024

House of the Dragon Season 2: Review & Evaluation (Episode 7)

We continue our flight through Season 2 in House of the Dragon by tackling Episode 7 today where desperate times call for desperate measures, and Team Black evens the odds. Stick with us as we see Rhaenyra fly to challenge a new rider, Daemon underestimates Oscar Tully, Jacaerys expresses his displeasure at his mother's new plan, Hugh as well as Ulf make a quick rise in life, and Aemond is humbled. With Chase & Josh debating alternate outcomes of Rhaenyra's attempt at gaining new riders, providing a brief summary, discussing key takeaways, and highlighting important moments, be sure to tune in. "For 20 years, the lords of this realm levied insults at my sons behind my back. Well then. Let us raise an army of bastards."

Sunday, December 1, 2024

House of the Dragon Season 2: Review & Evaluation (Episode 6)

Today we continue our coverage of Season 2 in House of the Dragon by diving into Episode 6 where a sense of restlessness overcomes all factions. Tune in as Ser Steffon Darklyn attempts something that's never been done before, signs of a wild dragon appear in the Vale, Rhaenyra sends a gift to the smallfolk of King's Landing, a riot breaks out putting royal lives in danger, and Addam comes face to face with his destiny. With Chase & Josh giving a recap, providing takeaways, discussing key aspects, and debating Seasmoke's choice in rider, don't go anywhere. "I fear he may have turned against me."