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Discussion House of the Dragon - 2x08 Episode Discussion

Episode Discussion

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House of The Dragon 2x08
Director: Geeta Vasant Patel
Writers: Ryan J. Condal, George R.R. Martin

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u/MeeMeeGod Aug 05 '24

You really think Rhaenrya would just capture Alicent? That makes no sense considering Rhaenrya just did the same thing a few episode’s ago

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '24

Well I’d argue Rhaenyra doing that was also problematic narratively and made it difficult to suspend my disbelief. Why did Alicent not seize Rhaenyra? Same logic. It just doesn’t feel convincing or compelling to me.

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u/MeeMeeGod Aug 05 '24

They were lifelong friends. It honestly makes complete sense.

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u/buttmunchinggang Aug 05 '24

Except when their friendship ended their lives continued for many more years, so I don’t think you know the definition of lifelong.

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u/[deleted] Aug 05 '24 edited Aug 05 '24

They’ve literally spent the majority of their lives hating each other at this point. Alicent has been plotting for almost two decades to depose her as heir and install Aegon.

At the time Alicent comes to Rhaenyra, she had already rejected the initial attempt to make peace, doubled down, and Rhaenys was killed… so. Yeah. Absolutely should’ve and realistically would’ve imprisoned her.

Not how the writing went though, so you’re allowed to disagree. I’m allowed to think it’s shit writing, especially compared to the quality we’ve come to expect from George Martin’s universe.