We Light the Way

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.

Game of Thrones is a success story where storytelling has evolved to keep up with diminishing attention spans.

House of Dragons does the same in this episode.

For modern stories, exposition of characters cannot take too long.

Of course, behind all the threatrics and action, good old storytelling is still indispensable.

House of dragon is so different from Game of Thrones, still packs a punch. Partially because it does not try to be Game of Thrones. It just tries to be a good story, which it is. Very new characters, and audience relate to them very soon.

This time around, the focus is on inter-personal dynamic. Something obviously everyone relates to.

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)

What a beautiful episode, it has a beautiful soundtracks and pictures.

The wedding party is great, it remembers me of GOT world from traditions and dancing, etc. In addition, this wedding has an important details such as the gray character of Daemon, the anger of prince Vaelor who will be a great ally of the Princess and sir Kriston and the ending of the episode which emphasize the coalition between the queen and him against the princess.

Never mention the entering of Alicent hightower with the beautiful green dress, What an amazing scene.

Finally we can say goodbye to young Alicent and princess Raehnaira.

Amd welcome to THE DANCE OF DRAGONS.