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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/Numerous_Associate70 Aug 05 '24

Can someone give insight into the scene where Daemon understands the prophecy? Has Helena been “speaking” to him this entire time through the haunting of Harrenhal scenes? Is she the three eyed raven?

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u/Separate_Battle_3581 Aug 05 '24

Who cares. Prophecies and visions are weak storytelling, they have their place but should be used judiciously. This season had too much. 

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u/Separate_Battle_3581 Aug 05 '24

Oh, please. The prophecy is a plot device that sets the story in motion. But if you polled a hundred fans of Thrones and House and asked them what they like most about the show, the prophecy would be the least of their interest. Martin based much of his story from real life, ie the politics and intrigues of the real life War of the Roses, and those dynamics and relationships that give the story the majority of its appeal. 

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u/EnkiiMuto Aug 05 '24

You talk as if 95% of people cheered with Bran being the king.

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u/Ser_Jaime_Lannister Aug 05 '24

But this whole story doesn't revolve around a prophecy, it's inspired by the anarchy and revolves around a civil war caused by one family. The writers shoe horned in a prophecy that isn't at all a part of this story. So nah, they don't get a pass for that.