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"The Red Sowing" Review - House of The Dragon, Season 2, Episode 7
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In the penultimate episode of the season, we get alllllllll the dragons.
Takeaways From This Week
- The episode focuses on the development of the dragon riders and the war for the Iron Throne.
- Alicent's storyline is explored, but her character's purpose is unclear.
- Damon's character shows growth and vulnerability.
- The opening scene with Rhaenyra and Adam of Hull sets the tone for the episode.
- The significance of lineage and bastards is discussed. Elitism is a prominent theme in House of the Dragon, with the noble folk believing they are more deserving of being dragon riders.
- The moral dilemma of sacrificing lives for the greater good is explored, with Rhaneyra making the choice to potentially lose a few randoms to win the war.
- The introduction of new dragon riders, such as Ulf, adds excitement and unpredictability to the story.
- Lena's storyline of searching for a wild dragon adds another layer of intrigue to the narrative.
- The upcoming season finale is highly anticipated, with the potential for a major battle and the resolution of various storylines.
Episode Breakdown
- Episode Title: The Red Sowing
- Synopsis: The war for the Iron Throne escalates, and Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, in a crucial gamble, is prepared to risk everything in her urgent quest for dragon riders.
- Director: Loni Peristere
- Writer: David Hancock
- Cast: Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Sonoya Mizuno, Matthew Needham, Tom-Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Kurt Egyiawan, Abubakar Salim, Clinton Libery, Kieran Bew, Ellora Torchia, Tom Bennett
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South of King’s Landing Credits:
- Intro & Outro Music: Curse of the Scarab by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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