Before you listen…
We are nearly there people, nearly at the end of House of the Dragon season 3. What started out as an action packed season has turned into episode with carious narrative threads that include character studies on the pressures of power, guilt, and some really weird mummy issues.
Episode 7 The Dragon in Winter had some intense scenes, my favourite was all the dragons versus Sheepstealer, and the epic ending with Aegon, who I never thought I would champion in anyway shape or form.
In this episode of The Voice Note, I recap what happens in episode 7 scene by scene (and congratulate myself on a few predictions I got right in previous episodes - it must be done). The episode is an obvious build up to the end of the season and I’m afraid it’s not looking good for Rhaenyra.
Prediction for House of Dragon season finale…
Everything over the last five episodes is leading to one thing. We will end season 3 of House of the Dragon the same we began it - with a massive battle. It will hapen in Tumbleton.
With the Tully artmy men on a day’s march away, Ormund Hightower (the freak) has a pretty good plan in place. Not only has he been carefully weakening Rhaenyra’s rule at Kings Landing from the inside, he’s now acquired one of her dragon riders, Ulf (the loser). This betrayal will be a huge blow, not because Ulf was so loyal to her, but because it reveals once again, how Daemon’s arrogance will be another blow to their campaign. She’s also loosing dragon
My prediction is this battle will be bloody. Part of me hopes Aegon shows up on Sunfyre, though I doubt it. Though I do have high hopes that Daeron will have enough of Ormund and stick it to him. I have high hopes for Daeron.
Helaena Targaryen…
I can’t stop thinking about Helaena Targaryen. Not only are her visions so important for the show and a great glimpse into how the events of House of Dragon relate to Game of Thrones, but also because I believe she is truly the only innocent character in the show. Her intentions are never nefarious, she only desire is to be free and be with her children.
This in no way means she’s free of corruption, the vision of her on the dragon at the end is something worth thinking about when it comes to her place in the overall story.
Question of the Week…
What are your predictions for the season final of Season 3 of House of the Dragon?
I always love hearing from all of you so please message me or leave a comment below.
Listen to Previous Episodes
If you’re catching up, you can also listen to my previous House of the Dragon reviews:
