Matt Smith stars as Daemon Targaryen in Season 1 of House of the Dragon. Pic credit: HBO
Episode 4 of House of the Dragon saw Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) reunited with his brother, King Viserys (Paddy Considine) after a very public rift that saw Daemon banished from King’s Landing.
However, by the end of the episode, Daemon had managed to canoodle with his niece, the king’s daughter, Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock), and the fight was on again between the brothers.
Even though it was up for debate over whether or not Daemon and Rhaenyra actually had intercourse, the rumor mill went into overdrive and Viserys banished his brother once more.
However, that wasn’t stopping Daemon from doing as he pleased and after asking Viserys for Rhaenyra’s hand in marriage — and getting rejected — he decided it was time to rid himself of his first wife in order to make it easier to marry his niece.
Episode 4 of House of the Dragon saw Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) reunited with his brother, King Viserys (Paddy Considine) after a very public rift that saw Daemon banished from King’s Landing.
However, by the end of the episode, Daemon had managed to canoodle with his niece, the king’s daughter, Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock), and the fight was on again between the brothers.
Even though it was up for debate over whether or not Daemon and Rhaenyra actually had intercourse, the rumor mill went into overdrive and Viserys banished his brother once more.
However, that wasn’t stopping Daemon from doing as he pleased and after asking Viserys for Rhaenyra’s hand in marriage — and getting rejected — he decided it was time to rid himself of his first wife in order to make it easier to marry his niece.
- 9/20/2022
- by Rachel Tsoumbakos
- Monsters and Critics
Life’s a Bronze Bitch, and then you die.
That handily sums up the first few minutes of Sunday’s House of the Dragon, which finally introduced Daemon’s wife, Rhea Royce, and then promptly killed her. Actually, let me be more specific: And then he promptly killed her. (Read a full recap.)
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- 9/19/2022
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
This post contains spoilers for "House of the Dragon" episode 5.
Every time I tune into a new episode of "House of the Dragon," I wonder what crime our petty, toxic dragon boy, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), will commit this week. Because at this point, what has he not done? Daemon's proclivity for dismemberment has led him to headline some of the show's gnarliest, most brutal sequences of violence. He's a master of chaos — he almost sacrificed his life to spite his brother, and his brothel visits have ended with him seducing his niece. He killed (!!!) his wife to inherit her castle. He's either always smeared in blood or spending time smearing others in blood. He is a red flag at its worst. He's ruining familial relationships and trying to kiss his niece at her pre-wedding feast while his brother watches. He's unpredictable; he never lets anyone know his next move,...
Every time I tune into a new episode of "House of the Dragon," I wonder what crime our petty, toxic dragon boy, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), will commit this week. Because at this point, what has he not done? Daemon's proclivity for dismemberment has led him to headline some of the show's gnarliest, most brutal sequences of violence. He's a master of chaos — he almost sacrificed his life to spite his brother, and his brothel visits have ended with him seducing his niece. He killed (!!!) his wife to inherit her castle. He's either always smeared in blood or spending time smearing others in blood. He is a red flag at its worst. He's ruining familial relationships and trying to kiss his niece at her pre-wedding feast while his brother watches. He's unpredictable; he never lets anyone know his next move,...
- 9/19/2022
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
How quickly can an era end? Whether it’s Charlie Sheen being quietly swapped out for Ashton Kutcher in Two and a Half Men, or Henry Blake’s plane going down over the Sea of Japan in M*A*S*H , there is nothing that marks out televisual milestones like changes to the dramatis personae. Well, this week’s episode, “We Light the Way”, feels like the end of an era as House of the Dragon reshuffles its cast, just five episodes in. Say goodbye to young Rhaenyra and young Alicent: the next time you see them, they’ll be all grown up.
Marriage of Inconvenience
But, for now, things are as we left them. Daemon (Matt Smith) has been banished to the Vale where he’s greeted by his surprisingly attractive wife (what were all his complaints about?) who is less than happy to see him. “Have you at...
Marriage of Inconvenience
But, for now, things are as we left them. Daemon (Matt Smith) has been banished to the Vale where he’s greeted by his surprisingly attractive wife (what were all his complaints about?) who is less than happy to see him. “Have you at...
- 9/19/2022
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
How quickly can an era end? Whether it’s Charlie Sheen being quietly swapped out for Ashton Kutcher in Two and a Half Men, or Henry Blake’s plane going down over the Sea of Japan in M*A*S*H , there is nothing that marks out televisual milestones like changes to the dramatis personae. Well, this week’s episode, “We Light the Way”, feels like the end of an era as House of the Dragon reshuffles its cast, just five episodes in. Say goodbye to young Rhaenyra and young Alicent: the next time you see them, they’ll be all grown up.
Marriage of Inconvenience
But, for now, things are as we left them. Daemon (Matt Smith) has been banished to the Vale where he’s greeted by his surprisingly attractive wife (what were all his complaints about?) who is less than happy to see him. “Have you at...
Marriage of Inconvenience
But, for now, things are as we left them. Daemon (Matt Smith) has been banished to the Vale where he’s greeted by his surprisingly attractive wife (what were all his complaints about?) who is less than happy to see him. “Have you at...
- 9/19/2022
- by Nick Hilton
- The Independent - TV
Milly Alcock stars as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in Episode 5 of House of the Dragon Season 1. Pic credit: HBO/Ollie Upton
Episode 4 of House of the Dragon saw Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) partaking in some scandalous activity.
Some of this was uncovered by a spy for White Worm. Most notably, the fact that Rhaenyra went to a brothel with her uncle, Prince Daemon (Matt Smith), and partook in some classic Targaryen behavior.
Some of it also went entirely under the radar. Like bedding Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel).
Because of the rumor mill regarding Daemon, though, Rhaenyra was forced to bend to her father’s will and is looking forward to a wedding in her near future with Laenor Velaryon (Theo Nate).
This means that in Episode 5 of House of the Dragon, the preparations for fancy royal nuptials get underway.
And we also discover that Ser Criston should really learn to shut up and listen.
Episode 4 of House of the Dragon saw Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) partaking in some scandalous activity.
Some of this was uncovered by a spy for White Worm. Most notably, the fact that Rhaenyra went to a brothel with her uncle, Prince Daemon (Matt Smith), and partook in some classic Targaryen behavior.
Some of it also went entirely under the radar. Like bedding Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel).
Because of the rumor mill regarding Daemon, though, Rhaenyra was forced to bend to her father’s will and is looking forward to a wedding in her near future with Laenor Velaryon (Theo Nate).
This means that in Episode 5 of House of the Dragon, the preparations for fancy royal nuptials get underway.
And we also discover that Ser Criston should really learn to shut up and listen.
- 9/19/2022
- by Rachel Tsoumbakos
- Monsters and Critics
This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 5.
After last week’s devastating moon tea stinger, it would be reasonable to assume that House of the Dragon episode 5 “We Light the Way” might continue the story of Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock), Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey), and they’re increasingly frayed relationship.
Instead, however, HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel zigs when viewers expect it to zag once again. The first scene of this hour features Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) interacting with a character who we haven’t met yet: Lady Rhea Royce of The Vale, played by Rachel Redford.
Though audiences have not yet made Lady Rhea’s acquaintance, Daemon very much has and the experience was not enjoyable for either party. Rhea Royce is Daemon’s wife but that’s a fact that both of them would like to forget. Or it might be more accurate to...
After last week’s devastating moon tea stinger, it would be reasonable to assume that House of the Dragon episode 5 “We Light the Way” might continue the story of Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock), Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey), and they’re increasingly frayed relationship.
Instead, however, HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel zigs when viewers expect it to zag once again. The first scene of this hour features Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) interacting with a character who we haven’t met yet: Lady Rhea Royce of The Vale, played by Rachel Redford.
Though audiences have not yet made Lady Rhea’s acquaintance, Daemon very much has and the experience was not enjoyable for either party. Rhea Royce is Daemon’s wife but that’s a fact that both of them would like to forget. Or it might be more accurate to...
- 9/19/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 5, “We Light the Way.”] Love hurts. But when the Targaryen family is involved, love also bleeds. Some might call this episode House of the Dragon’s “Red Wedding,” although there’s only one death at the party. But plenty more deaths are either metaphorical or soon to arrive, it seems. Alicent (Emily Carey) and Rhaenyra’s (Milly Alcock) friendship breathes its last breath, Viserys (Paddy Considine) continues to rot away before the realm’s eyes, and Criston’s (Fabien Frankel) honor deteriorates in shocking, violent fashion as he suffers heartbreak. Here’s how it all happens. HBO Daemon (Matt Smith), everyone’s favorite morally complicated servant of chaos, starts out the episode by committing murder. He goes to the Vale, where he finds his wife, Rhea (Rachel Redford), out on a hunt by herself. ...
- 9/19/2022
- TV Insider
Paddy Considine, Steve Toussaint, and Eve Best in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 1 episode 5 (Photograph by Ollie Upton / HBO)
HBO’s House of the Dragon season one episode five featured its own mini version of the Red Wedding. Only one person died so the bloodshed doesn’t compare to Game of Thrones’ season three episode nine, but the fates of everyone in attendance have been forever altered by the events. (Never cross Ser Criston.) Episode five also killed off a character we heard about but never got to know (Rip Lady Rhea Royce) and said goodbye to – at least for now – the ex-Hand of the King Ser Otto Hightower.
Most importantly, Queen Alicent has begun rallying those loyal to House Hightower.
Episode five begins with Lady Rhea Royce (Rachel Redford) out hunting deer when her ride is interrupted by the appearance of a cloaked man who turns out to be her husband,...
HBO’s House of the Dragon season one episode five featured its own mini version of the Red Wedding. Only one person died so the bloodshed doesn’t compare to Game of Thrones’ season three episode nine, but the fates of everyone in attendance have been forever altered by the events. (Never cross Ser Criston.) Episode five also killed off a character we heard about but never got to know (Rip Lady Rhea Royce) and said goodbye to – at least for now – the ex-Hand of the King Ser Otto Hightower.
Most importantly, Queen Alicent has begun rallying those loyal to House Hightower.
Episode five begins with Lady Rhea Royce (Rachel Redford) out hunting deer when her ride is interrupted by the appearance of a cloaked man who turns out to be her husband,...
- 9/19/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
This House of the Dragon review contains spoilers.
House of the Dragon Episode 5
An imagination is a terrible thing to waste. Thankfully, George R.R. Martin rarely wastes ours.
Fire & Blood, Martin’s Game of Thrones prequel upon which House of the Dragon is based, leaves a lot to the reader’s imagination. That’s by design as the book is written as a historical document from the perspective of multiple conflicting sources. While a narrative regarding the events that will lead to the Dance of the Dragons eventually emerges, so many of the details in that narrative remain unclear or up for interpretation.
The real reasons for why House Targaryen entered into a ruinous civil war are obscured behind rumor, gossip, and legend, leaving readers to create a more satisfying narrative in their own heads. As talented as any writer is, one’s imagination can always craft a more intimate,...
House of the Dragon Episode 5
An imagination is a terrible thing to waste. Thankfully, George R.R. Martin rarely wastes ours.
Fire & Blood, Martin’s Game of Thrones prequel upon which House of the Dragon is based, leaves a lot to the reader’s imagination. That’s by design as the book is written as a historical document from the perspective of multiple conflicting sources. While a narrative regarding the events that will lead to the Dance of the Dragons eventually emerges, so many of the details in that narrative remain unclear or up for interpretation.
The real reasons for why House Targaryen entered into a ruinous civil war are obscured behind rumor, gossip, and legend, leaving readers to create a more satisfying narrative in their own heads. As talented as any writer is, one’s imagination can always craft a more intimate,...
- 9/19/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
When it comes to weddings in Westeros, the vibes are always off. Think of King Joffrey’s marriage to Margaery Tyrell, which ended with him turning purple as he choked to death. Or of Sansa Stark’s two depressing betrothals, first to Tyrion Lannister — who was no happier about it than she was — and then to Ramsay Bolton, the less said about whom the better. Remember Daenerys Targaryen’s grim, nonconsenual union with Khal Drogo over in Essos? And, of course, there’s the still-legendary Red Wedding, a bloody landmark moment in pulling-the-rug-out-from-under-the-audience TV history.
- 9/19/2022
- by Sean T. Collins
- Rollingstone.com
When you consider the entire history of Westeros, the wedding that takes place in this week’s House of the Dragon doesn’t go all that badly.
Sure, someone dies on the dance floor during the rehearsal dinner. Yes, the stepmother of the bride may be very close to inciting a coup. And agreed, the father of the bride may have keeled over to his death just after the vows were said. But hey, a pregnant woman wasn’t stabbed multiple times in the belly, so… success?
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Sure, someone dies on the dance floor during the rehearsal dinner. Yes, the stepmother of the bride may be very close to inciting a coup. And agreed, the father of the bride may have keeled over to his death just after the vows were said. But hey, a pregnant woman wasn’t stabbed multiple times in the belly, so… success?
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- 9/19/2022
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
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