House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6, unveiled a treasure trove of new elements for fans to dissect. The HBO prequel series is finally showcasing the value of season 2’s additions to the House of the Dragon cast, demonstrating how minor characters like Addam and Alyn will play crucial roles in the primary narrative as the world grapples with the aftermath of Rook’s Rest.
The war escalated after the critical dragon battle, and the Blacks and Greens are still trying to find their bearings amidst everything that has happened in the Dance thus far.
Episode 6 sees Rhaenyra and Jacaerys beginning their search for new riders to try and tame the unclaimed dragons on Dragonstone. Steffon Darklyn is burned alive trying to mount Seasmoke, causing Rhaenyra to second-guess her strategy again.
Daemon is still running wild at Harrenhal, losing himself to his visions as he remains at the haunted castle, trying to assemble an army. Meanwhile, the Greens struggle under the new management of Prince Regent Aemond Targaryen, who’s potentially less stable than the impetuous King Aegon II.
1. Who is Seasmoke’s new rider?
The episode concludes with Rhaenyra receiving word that Seasmoke has been spotted flying throughout the Crownlands with a new rider. Her plan with Steffon Darklyn was to have her trusty knight saddle Seasmoke, the unclaimed dragon who appeared anxious to find a new human companion.
When this failed, she wasn’t sure if she’d be able to locate a new rider with Valyrian blood to bond with the dragons. However, the lonely Seasmoke appears to have found its rider in Addam of Hull, who has been gradually introduced over the season on Driftmark.
Addam of Hull is seen fishing on the shore when he appears to be attacked by Seasmoke.
At first, he’s terrified by the massive beast, but in his final moments in the episode, he realizes that the dragon means no harm, hinting that he will become its rider.
Addam becomes Seasmoke’s rider in Fire & Blood, given that he’s Corlys Velaryon’s bastard son. Previously, Seasmoke was ridden by Lord Corlys’ true-born son, Laenor Velaryon, before he was written off the show in season 1.
2. Why Rhaenyra & Mysaria Kiss?
A war is happening, everything is against Rhaenerya, and the episode ends with the best kiss! House of the Dragon made sure to surprise people.
Rhaenyra’s romance with Mysaria joins the list of unexpected book alterations in House of the Dragon season 2. Mysaria grows closer to Rhaenyra throughout the dance, but their connection is never characterized as anything other than calculated and political.
Rhaenyra and Mysaria had some obvious sexual tension earlier in the season, but this is the first time they’ve been physically intimate.
Rhaenyra’s yearning for Mysaria appears driven by a sense of power. Mysaria is the only person in season 2 who has addressed her as a queen and exhibited true belief in her. Thus, it is reasonable that Rhaenyra would seek a connection with her. It could also be a desire for dominance over Daemon. Mysaria trusts Rhaenyra and wishes to please her, but her conflicted feelings for Daemon could also play a role.
3. Has Daemon Turned Against Rhaenyra?
As of season 2, episode 6, Daemon’s words at Harrenhal are treasonous against Rhaenyra. However, he hasn’t actually turned against her in action. Daemon hasn’t done anything to directly harm Rhaenyra, he’s only really called himself king and ceased communication with her to trigger her worries.
Daemon’s actions in season 2 are consistent with his motivation for stealing the dragon egg in season 1. Daemon deals with his emotions by being childish and trying to evoke attention and desperation from the other party, be it Viserys or Rhaenyra.
Rhaenyra isn’t playing into his game, and Daemon is slipping further away, though he may still be loyal to her because a part of him needs her just as much as he wants her to need him.
4. Did Alys Rivers Killed Grover Tully?
Grover Tully, the old Lord Paramount of the Riverlands, was the only one capable of rallying the Riverlords to Daemon’s cause. In season 2, episode 6, Ser Simon Strong suggests that Alys Rivers attempted to “heal” Grover Tully, with Daemon’s reply hinting that Alys used her skills to take the old lord’s life.
This means that Grover’s grandson, Ser Oscar Tully, is now Lord Paramount of the Riverlands. Daemon sees Oscar as someone he can control, which gives him fresh hope for assembling his army.
A frequent hypothesis about Alys Rivers was that she was a ghost or a fabrication of Daemon’s mind sent to torture him. In episode 6, Simon Strong mentions her, demonstrating that she is genuine with some enigmatic, magical abilities that allow her to receive knowledge through visions. Her position in Daemon’s visions is yet unknown, although she appears to be guiding him in the correct direction in assembling the Riverlands for Rhaenyra’s side.
5. Daemon’s Vision Of Visions Explained
Daemon’s final vision in Harrenhal shows Paddy Considine returning as King Viserys Targaryen. The scenario recreates a scene from the House of the Dragon premiere in which the late king assured Daemon that Rhaenyra would be his heir.
This decision was reached after Daemon was overheard referring to Viserys’ deceased baby son as an “heir for a day,” which was extremely offensive.
The vision depicts Daemon’s great sorrow and terror over his brother and climaxes the season’s emotional tensions. Daemon’s House of the Dragon narrative revolves around his inferiority issue towards Viserys and how his persistent quest for power repeatedly made him fail his brother.
6. What To Expect From House Of The Dragon Season 2, Episode 7?
The most anticipated scene in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7, is Rhaenyra’s showdown with Addam of Hull, who is now riding Seasmoke. Clips from this scenario were seen in season 2 previews, and it might be a reaffirming, hopeful moment for Rhaenyra as she gets a new ally.
This will lead to the Sowing of the Seeds when other Valyrian descendants can claim their dragons.
Daemon’s visions are ending, and Grover’s death allows him to finally finish his arc in Harrenhal and the Riverlands, collecting his men to face the incoming Lannister army.
7. About House Of The Dragon
House of the Dragon is the prequel series to HBO’s blockbuster Game of Thrones based on George R. R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood.
Set three hundred years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon will show Westeros under the Targaryen family’s rule before the dragons went extinct. It will follow the Dance of the Dragons, the Targaryen civil war between siblings Aegon II and Rhaenyra, who fought for the throne after the death of their father, Viserys I.
Directed by Ryan Condall and Miguel Sapochnik, the show stars Paddy Considine as Viserys I Targaryen, Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Tom Glynn-Craney as Aegon II Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon, Eve Best as Rhaenys Velaryon, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole, and Graham McTavish.
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