We Light the Way

Viserys negotiates a deal to secure his legacy.

Some of the previous episodes have laid the foundations well for the key moments of this episode to have great tension. It is in these moments that you are on edge waiting to see what will to go wrong and who will be the instigator. There is little else I can say without spoiling.

Visually it is beautiful episode to look at, with virtually every scene containing great cinematic imagery. I particularly love the use of Castleton for the early Vale scenes and everything else on location and inside a studio.

The art design it outstanding as always. One scene that involves a large number of people is especially good and the use of a certain coloured garment was a nice touch.

Some of the more violent and bloody imagery I would say is slightly overly gratuitous to appease the bloodlust of certain audiences, but aside from that I think it is one of the strongest episodes so far.

Paddy Considine is the outstanding performer yet again, with Rhys Ifans also being quietly great in an understated role by his usual standards.

Just kidding,the episode is pure perfection...Its pretty awesome that we are in half way through the season and i still cant decide who i love and who i hate,who i stand and who i want to punch him in the face...But yes,Universe of GoT and weddings is not a good composition and that is another episode which clarifires it...Again great dialogues,amazing acting perfomances(especially from Fabien Frankel aka Sir Criston Cole) and we see more of the incredible cinematography that we all know this show can provide...I dont know whats next,i think the next episode is with the new actors and a huge time jump...Im so hyped for what is next.

9* for me cause i know they will come up with a banger in the next episodes(Dont forget guys we are just 4 weeks from the episode 9 and we all what GoT's episode 9 means)

"In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little, yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read."

I really don't understand the negative reviews. By claiming the opposite of everyone else, some people seem to want to grab onto the most minute sliver of fame.

These people gatekeep Game of Thrones, despite hating intensely on Season 8, but maybe they consider it a secret masterpiece now, just to be more special.

Yes, the red wedding was good. Yes this episode can be good too, regardless.

I don't know if some were typing away at their phones and not paying attention, but somehow they must have missed the character development they claim to not exist. This episode encompasses everything that I love about this show so far. This is entertainment.

This episode will go down in history as one of the most perfectly written episodes of television ever. The music, dialogue, acting, and writing is all perfect, and it makes for one of the most thrilling and intense hours of television of all time. It feels amazing to finally have another show with the same attention to detail and magnificent writing that "Game Of Thrones" had in its first 4-5 seasons. This show compared to "Game of Thrones" is like comparing "Better Call Saul" to "Breaking Bad". They are both excellent shows in their own rights, and season one, episode five of "House of the Dragon" will go down as the beginning of this show's greatness.

Sometimes I wish people could view this series without Game of Thrones as a backdrop. People give it terrible ratings because it isn't GOT. This episode with all the incredibly unjust connecting of houses is wonderfully presented. We have suspense, villainy, honor, and deception. No, it is not the red wedding, nor should it be. It is a gathering of forces who are now bringing their own egos and ambitions to the fore. The marriage is going to be a sham, but it probably parallels royal weddings that went on throughout Europe in past centuries. The sexuality of the two young men is bound to be a problem. Of course, one of them couldn't keep his mouth shut or back off. Patience is a virtue, but it is not exhibited here. Outstanding hour of television.