House of the Dragon is BACK, and we couldn't be more excited to dive into this world again. Friend of the show Tristan is here to partake in our rousing discussion of the Season 2 premiere. The infamous Blood & Cheese incident steals the show, and we debate the impact of what should have been a monumental moment for our characters. Maggie does a full deep dive into the show's new intro sequence, comparing it to the medieval Bayeux Tapestry and analyzing the implications of this real-life connection. We examine the looming presence of grief and guilt in this episode, particularly as it affects our two female leads. We do a breakdown of some key characters and their performances, including King Aegon, Larys Strong, and Helaena Targaryen. Our episode ends with a round-up of listener feedback, and we ponder where the show will go from here.
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00:00 Welcome Back
01:00 Blood & Cheese: Devastating or Disappointing?
17:25 That Crafty New Intro Sequence
23:37 The Bayeux Tapestry Connection
29:31 Helaena the Secret Narrator
35:08 Compounding Horrors: Guilt & Grief
40:07 Alicent's Isolation & Larys' Elevation
53:24 Reconsidering King Aegon II
01:00:38 Season or Sequel?
01:06:29 Audience Poll Results
