We Light the Way

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.

The tension in this episode is mind-blowing and through the roof. Game of Thrones (I consider House of the Dragon the same show as Game of Thrones) is a master class in tension building. No other series can do that like Game of Thrones. There's a particular scene in this episode with no dialogue, but there is so much tension in the air, and it's so unbearable, that you don't even need words to know exactly what everyone is thinking and feeling. The silences, the staring, the facial expressions, the body language... Everything is so well executed, and the acting and the music and the editing are so good that you just know something is about to happen and things cannot end well. It was probably the best episode so far. Alliances have been forged and undone, and I cannot wait to see where all of this is going now.

45 mins of conversation. He with her, them with him, those with those... boooring forced character development with no meat on it.

At the end... What? Who killed who? Who is winking who? What was that noise? I should have payed attention to all this chattery, I dont get it.

There is a party, GOT tradition... it wont go well.

But there are too many confusing events, and some don t make sense at all. Even GOT standards applied.

This required characters red counter... wtf... 120... who coded this? Has this been through a UX testing?

Nobody hated it? I ve read in other reviews people that hates it. AAaand limit met. Bye.

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.

"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.