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entertainment17 days ago•5 min saved

Rhaenyra’s Tyrant Turn Sparks Daenerys Echoes in Dragon Finale

In the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale, Rhaenyra embraces a tyrannical, self-styled savior role, declaring herself the Prince That Was Promised and rejecting the realm’s religion. Co-creator Ryan Condal says parallels to Daenerys exist but aren’t identical: Daenerys reached the Iron Throne after destruction, while Rhaenyra is altered by power she’s already seized. The controversial crowd speech is a TV invention, not in Fire & Blood, which is a historical record with varying narrators. The ending also deepens Rhaenyra’s brutal arc, including Helaena’s suicide, and sets up Season 4 (2028) as the show’s largest chapter.

via TV Insider|

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entertainment19 days ago•10 min saved

Rhaenyra's Messianic Moment Echoes Daenerys, Showrunner Confirms

In the House of the Dragon season 3 finale, Rhaenyra delivers a messianic speech outside the Sept, declaring herself the realm’s savior, a deliberate echo of Daenerys’ arc in Game of Thrones, as showrunner Ryan Condal notes the parallels are intentional to link the two eras and explore themes of prophecy, power, and tyranny, with Daemon’s vision underscoring their shared fate as the story moves toward its conclusion.

via Business Insider|

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entertainment1 month ago•24 min saved

Rhaenyra’s Reign Feels Like a Daenerys Do-Over

House of the Dragon’s Season 3 centers on Rhaenyra’s grip on the throne, suggesting the show is offering a more coherent, cautionary take on power by echoing Daenerys’ arc and exploring the burdens of legitimacy and ruling. Director Clare Kilner explains the three-episode block hones in on Rhaenyra’s inner conflict and governance, highlighting the psychological cost of leadership. The piece also touches on TV listings and a tech essay critiquing modern streaming interfaces that struggle to replicate the old cable box experience.

via A.V. Club|

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entertainment7 months ago•31 min saved

Emilia Clarke Says Thrones Ending Triggered a 'Full Mental Breakdown' and a Move Toward Autonomy

Emilia Clarke reveals that the end of Game of Thrones left her with a “full mental breakdown,” prompting a career pause during the pandemic and a push to gain autonomy over her choices; the star, who previously survived brain aneurysms, is returning to TV in Peacock’s thriller Ponies and signaling she’ll move away from fantasy/dragons.

via The Daily Beast|

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entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

"Wordle Answers and Hints for May 29th and 30th"

Today's Wordle has a double letter in it and the hint is related to Daenerys Targaryen. The answer is "kneel," which has its origins in Old English and means "to bend the knees." The author also shares their Wordle game strategy and offers readers a chance to play against them.

via Forbes|

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