The Battle of the Gullet | House of the Dragon “Queen’s Landing” Review [South of King’s Landing Podcast]

We break down the second episode of season three of House of the Dragon, which seems like it could be a season finale?!

Takeaways From This Week

• The series finale? wraps up significant character arcs.
• Rhaenyra’s grief is a central theme in this episode.
• Alicent’s character complexity is explored further.
• The aftermath of battle sets the tone for the episode.
• Aegon and Larry’s comedic misadventures provide a contrast.
• The throne room scene is pivotal for character dynamics.
• Emma Darcy’s performance as Rhaenyra is particularly praised.
• The episode raises questions about loyalty and betrayal.
• Visual storytelling is highlighted through impactful shots.
• The future of the series remains uncertain but intriguing.

Recap:
https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/house-of-the-dragon-season-3-episode-2-recap

Hosts:

• Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil
• Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley

South of King’s Landing Credits:

• Intro & Outro Music: Curse of the Scarab by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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• South of King’s Landing Art: Cherie Henriques
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