House of the Dragon episodes

2022 - 9 - 26

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'House of the Dragon' episode 6 breaks a 'Game of Thrones' record (Mashable)

A woman holding a baby walks into a bedchamber, while her husband holds her arm. Let. Her. Rest. Credit: Ollie Upton / HBO ...

Already, we see how Alicent seeks to undermine Rhaenyra, and how Rhaenyra refuses to give Alicent the satisfaction of seeing her break. In the visual language of the Game of Thrones universe, a long tracking shot typically means a fight. Many of these long takes happen in episodes directed by Miguel Sapochnik, who also directed "The Princess and the Queen." [Queen Aemma](https://mashable.com/article/house-of-the-dragon-aemma-arryn) (Sian Brooke) says in episode 1, "The childbed is our battlefield." [House of the Dragon](https://mashable.com/category/game-of-thrones)'s sixth episode, "The Princess and the Queen," kicks off on a harrowing note. Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy), all grown up after a [ten-year time jump](https://mashable.com/article/house-of-the-dragon-time-jump-what-characters-look-like-now), is in the last stages of labor.

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House of the Dragon trailer breakdown: Episode 7, “Driftmark” (Winter Is Coming)

Funerals, dragon theft, and bloody melees abound in Episode 7 of House of the Dragon. Let's break down the trailer for "Driftmark" shot by shot.

It appears that this particular part of Driftmark is reserved for funerals for prominent members of the family. Rhaenys and Corlys won’t be the only ones grieving Laena’s death in the new episode. Note the ridges on the dais; this is not a new fixture erected for Laena’s funeral. It was a lot…but from the looks of things, it’s only the beginning. We begin with the funeral of Laena Velaryon on the isle of Driftmark, the seat of House Velaryon. There are a few notables in the background as well, including Otto Hightower off on the very left edge of the screen, as well as some other members of House Velaryon behind Laenor, likely Corlys’ brother Vaemond Velaryon’s family.

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