House Of The Dragon. Episodes 6 and 7.

Matt B. Davis and Ser Bryan of House Darling recap Episodes 6 and 7 of House of The Dragon. 6 was late so here's 6/7.

Episode 6

• House of the Dragon episode six reactions and why critics may be too focused on book changes.
• Criston Cole’s death, the Butcher’s Ball, and whether the show handled it better than expected.
• Rhaenyra’s increasingly shaky leadership and Daemon’s failures in King’s Landing.
• Alicent’s captivity, Helaena’s growing importance, and the mystery of Aemond’s dragon eggs.
• Gawain Hightower’s deception at Tumbleton and Daeron’s relationship with his uncle.
• Rhaena, Baela, Addam, Alyn, and the growing tension around the dragonseed storyline.
• Corlys Velaryon’s pirate problem and whether the Sea Snake is really in danger.
• Ulf and Hugh’s struggles under Rhaenyra’s rule.
• A Game of Thrones rewatch: character motivations, Catelyn Stark’s treatment of Jon Snow, the Night’s Watch, and early-season miscommunication.

Episode 7

• Comparing House of the Dragon with Game of Thrones and why the original introduced so many unforgettable new characters.
• The recurring Game of Thrones theme that every faction believes it has the rightful ruler.
• Aegon and Sunfyre’s return, plus why it is suddenly so easy to root for them.
• Helaena’s visions, Rhaenyra’s questions about prophecy, and Aemond’s disturbing Harrenhal experience.
• Alicent’s attempt to poison Aemond and why the plan makes little sense.
• Rhaenyra’s small council, the Freys, and continuing leadership issues on the Black side.
• The dragon fight, Sheepstealer’s lack of control, and Daemon’s relationship with Rhaena.
• Ormund Hightower’s moves at Tumbleton, Corlys’ capture, and Ulf’s apparent turn.
• Criston Cole’s head on a spike, Daeron and Gawain’s friendship, and where the season finale appears to be heading.
• More Game of Thrones rewatch thoughts, including Jaime losing his hand, Daenerys’ darker side, and the White Walker threat.