HOTD S3E3 thoughts, /!\ spoilers :
I enjoyed this episode. It was quite entertaining. I’ve lowered my expectations so… yeah. I like the fact that lthe conflict was more political than litteral fighting on a battlefield, which reminded me of the pre-dance intrigues I loved so much. It seemed a bit superficial and theatrical at times (the banquet and giving food to the smallfolk).
Yes, the characterization is definitely lacking, especially for Alicent who litteraly is a new character at this point. The Daeron stuff was ridiculous. But hey. They’ve erred so far from the book that I expected it at this point.
It was nice to be back in King’s Landing to see Rhaenyra being confronted to the role she’s longed for years. I like following her point of view.
My man Corlys was rightly upset, I was like girl- that man gave up everything for you, show some compassion.
I also noticed the vaaaast amount of foreshadowing – tb it was a bit heavy handed but they’ve got to install so many things… That show definitely needed more episodes per season.
Special mention to the scene where Rhaenyra sees Jace in a hallway, it was so devastating to see him again. I am absolutely not ready for the rest of the show. + Tessarion was so gorg.
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