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Spies, vampires, and gangland grit: four new TV reviews
television8 hours ago

Spies, vampires, and gangland grit: four new TV reviews

AV Club’s critics survey four new TV outings: Prime Video’s Ride Or Die delivers a witty, action-packed spy comedy anchored by Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer and elevated by its female‑friendship core; The Vampire Lestat’s Montreal episode blends a rom‑com veneer with grim vampire drama as Louis and Lestat grapple with Claudia’s ghost and set up a gripping finale; House of the Dragon season 3 widens its focus to parenting and legacy amid brutal power plays; MGM+’s The Westies aims for a Peaky Blinders‑style gangland epic but struggles with a sprawling cast and uneven depth, despite strong performances and relentless pacing.

via A.V. Club|
#house-of-the-dragon#ride-or-die#television
Ormund’s Gambit in Tumbleton Sparks a New Phase of the War
television1 day ago

Ormund’s Gambit in Tumbleton Sparks a New Phase of the War

Ormund Hightower lands in Tumbleton to seize territory and press a bid for the throne, prompting Rhaenyra to reassess strategy amid a thinning council; Daemon returns with gold and reveals Sheepstealer’s rider as Rhaena, while Aegon and Larys navigate danger in Harrenhal and Rook’s Rest; in a brutal climax, Daeron kills Ormund, signaling a bloodier, Green-vs-Targaryen phase as the episode sets up the war’s next act.

via Gizmodo|
#game-of-thrones#hbo#house-of-the-dragon
Dragonfire Spotlight: Daeron and Rhaena Rise in Episode 4 of House of the Dragon
entertainment2 days ago

Dragonfire Spotlight: Daeron and Rhaena Rise in Episode 4 of House of the Dragon

Episode 4 broadens the war by foregrounding Daeron and Rhaena as new linchpins of the dragonpower dynamic, with Ormund pressuring Daeron toward kingship, a notable hair-color change from the books, and Daemon’s deception that strains family trust. With ten fighting dragons in play, the greens and blacks jostle for leverage as loyalties and power shift around the dragonriders.

via The Ringer|
#daeron-targaryen#dragons#entertainment
Rhaenyra’s Reign Feels Like a Daenerys Do-Over
entertainment7 days ago

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|
#daenerys-targaryen#entertainment#house-of-the-dragon
Rhaenyra Faces Imposter Twist as Daemon Stands by Her
entertainment7 days ago

Rhaenyra Faces Imposter Twist as Daemon Stands by Her

In the latest House of the Dragon episode, Rhaenyra grapples with legitimacy and rising paranoia after the Daeron impostor twist reveals a dangerous rift at court, while Daemon remains a steadfast ally urging her to press outward. Emma D’Arcy discusses Rhaenyra’s grief, the optics-driven politics of ruling, and the rekindled romance with Daemon as the pair navigate a perilous blend of personal and power dynamics at King’s Landing.

via Variety|
#daemon-targaryen#daeron-impostor#entertainment
Rule by Rat and Robes: Rhaenyra’s Turbulent First Day as Queen
entertainment8 days ago

Rule by Rat and Robes: Rhaenyra’s Turbulent First Day as Queen

Rhaenyra’s first day on the Iron Throne blends public diplomacy with harsh realities: a drained treasury, hungry citizens, and a court full of wary nobles, as Daemon pushes for aggressive moves, Ormund Hightower’s schemes unfold around a Daeron impersonation, and a banquet becomes a blunt demonstration of how fragile her grip on power is amid looming factional rivalries.

via TVLine|
#daemon-targaryen#entertainment#house-of-the-dragon
Directing a Queen's Mind: HOTD Episode 3 Sees Rhaenyra's POV
entertainment8 days ago

Directing a Queen's Mind: HOTD Episode 3 Sees Rhaenyra's POV

Director Clare Kilner explains that Episode 3 of House of the Dragon Season 3 was crafted to place viewers in Rhaenyra's mind, using a Steadicam-driven, POV-focused approach inside the Red Keep and carefully chosen lenses to convey her internal conflict as she rules after Otto Hightower's execution. The piece covers working with Emma D'Arcy under demanding conditions, the collaboration with Sara Hess on the script, and Kilner's three-episode block that maps Rhaenyra's evolving sense of power and responsibility, with hints about future seasons and other projects like Task.

via A.V. Club|
#clare-kilner#emma-darcy#entertainment
Rhaenyra Faces Power, Scarcity, and Betrayal as Ormund Tightens the Net in House of the Dragon
television8 days ago

Rhaenyra Faces Power, Scarcity, and Betrayal as Ormund Tightens the Net in House of the Dragon

In the third episode of House of the Dragon season 3, Rhaenyra’s grip on the throne is tested as Westeros’ treasury runs dry and she moves from grand plans to hard governance—redistributing scarce provisions to the smallfolk, pushing back against Alicent and the Hightowers, and navigating Daemon’s push for immediate leadership. Daeron is seized as a hostage, Ormund Hightower presses his advantage, and Rhaenyra weighs whether to kill Daeron or legitimize new Velaryons, all while the realm buckles under siege and politics. The episode reinforces that ruling requires hard choices, power, and a willingness to confront looming betrayals as Ormund’s plot unfolds toward a dangerous new phase.”,

via Gizmodo|
#coronation#house-of-the-dragon#ormund-hightower
Rhaenyra’s fragile start: a ruler caught between mercy and pragmatism
television9 days ago

Rhaenyra’s fragile start: a ruler caught between mercy and pragmatism

Rhaenyra’s first days on the throne are precarious: coffers are drained, the realm is hungry, and loyalties fracture as she moves to assert legitimacy. She taxes the great houses to fund order, sends a potential imposter Daeron north, and watches Alicent, Daemon, and Velaryon factions collide. At court she refuses to instantly slaughter enemies, but she also avoids a wholly soft rule, hosting a blunt banquet where roast rats are served to underscore hardship and promptly redistributes food. With no Small Council or coronation in sight, she strives to project strength while navigating the ghosts of her father’s memory. The episode earns its title by labeling her a “halfway queen”—technically decisive, yet perpetually negotiating compromises that will define her rule.

via Vulture|
#dragons#house-of-the-dragon#kings-landing
Dragon Returns, Elle Prequel Debuts, and Tracee Ross Goes Solo: This Week's TV Picks
entertainment15 days ago

Dragon Returns, Elle Prequel Debuts, and Tracee Ross Goes Solo: This Week's TV Picks

This week's TV lineup includes House of the Dragon on HBO, Elle on Prime Video, and Solo Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross on the Roku Channel, plus notable additions like The Bear's final season on FX/Hulu, Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix, Silo on Apple TV+, and X-Men '97 on Disney+, with details on where and when to watch each title.

via Yahoo|
#elle#entertainment#house-of-the-dragon
Rhaenyra and Daemon Seize the Iron Throne as Jace’s Death Redraws the Map
tv16 days ago

Rhaenyra and Daemon Seize the Iron Throne as Jace’s Death Redraws the Map

Variety recaps House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 2, where Rhaenyra and Daemon move to seize the Iron Throne in King’s Landing following Jace’s death, confront Alicent’s shock, and cement a fragile new power alliance even as loyalties and threats shift (notably with Alys Rivers). The piece also includes notes from Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith about filming the harrowing Jace scene and the cast’s return to the Red Keep between seasons.

via Variety|
#daemon-targaryen#house-of-the-dragon#jace-targaryen-death
Rhaenyra Seizes the Crown Amid Blood and Betrayals
television16 days ago

Rhaenyra Seizes the Crown Amid Blood and Betrayals

Slate’s post-episode chat on House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 2 tracks a brutal day of power plays: Jacaerys dies, Rhaenyra grieves then seizes the throne by beheading Otto Hightower, Daemon maneuvers and clashes with Mysaria, Alicent survives a predatory assault by Jasper Wylde, and Aemond’s violence deepens the realm’s blood-soaked crisis. Jasper Wylde is crowned this week’s Worst Person in Westeros as Rhaenyra’s ascent signals a costly, rule-by-force path to the crown.

via Slate Magazine|
#episode-2#house-of-the-dragon#jasper-wylde
From Westeros to Krypton: Milly Alcock Navigates Fame and Trolls as Supergirl
entertainment18 days ago

From Westeros to Krypton: Milly Alcock Navigates Fame and Trolls as Supergirl

In a candid Variety interview, Milly Alcock reflects on the leap from playing Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon to starring as Supergirl in the DCU, detailing her remote audition from Australia, months of stunt training, the trust she built with director Craig Gillespie, and how she’s navigating the fan backlash that comes with genre stardom while aiming to inspire young audiences and manage personal growth (including her ADHD diagnosis) along the way.

via Variety|
#dc-studios#entertainment#house-of-the-dragon
Alcock Shines in Supergirl as Critics Challenge the Script
entertainment18 days ago

Alcock Shines in Supergirl as Critics Challenge the Script

Mil­ly Alcock is praised for her Supergirl performance, but critics largely dismiss the film for its weak script and muddy VFX, with opening buzz around $50M; the piece also flags a marketing-influencer gap. By contrast, House of the Dragon Season 3 is deemed an improvement, and Apple is highlighted as a winner for continuing to invest in high-quality content.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#film-reviews#house-of-the-dragon