HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: orgies, gore and family feuds in ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel
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The ending is very important this isn't a show like Quantum Leap or Seinfeld that had stand alone episodes.
GOT was telling a story. Shit was horrible.
GOT was telling a story. Shit was horrible.
You said a whole lot of nothing bro.
What is your point?
Have you paid attention to history or current times?
Everyone is an asshole fucking shit up.
What is your point?
Have you paid attention to history or current times?
Everyone is an asshole fucking shit up.
Well let me tell you they are lying. It doesn't get a lot better.
Same reason Spiderman takes off his mask. So the audience can see the actor.
Dude. Just stop watching. I don't blame you. Show is wack. It is a wack story.
Targaryens are NOT interesting.
Dude. Just stop watching. I don't blame you. Show is wack. It is a wack story.
Targaryens are NOT interesting.
God-Of-War-420
Mr. Pool
Damn ol girl Targaryens run ended and we didn't get to see them dragon titties....
Ep 5 waas good as well...It's getting crazy!!
Its really very simple. If you dont like rhe show dont watch or comment.
Dont see what you saw in GOT character s that you don't see in these. If you are looking vfor "likes" then you haven't been paying attention to what world you are in.
The last show became terrible because they catered to fans and got away from the theme of the show.
All that misplaced Stark love is what got crippled ass Bran on the Throne.
Jon Snow was Targeyran and this talks about his family's demise. This is a very sad song and not ment for pussy consumption.
Sorry you aren't satisfied. So I expect you to be less common in this thread and will say less.
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Blood is thicker than water. The king loves his fuck up brother and is not going to have him killed.
Are you the owner of HBO or GRRM?
Stop acting like a sensitive faggot.
You don't own the show and you should be so butt heard at anyone's opinion.
Act like a damn MAN! Not a woman.
Stop acting like a sensitive faggot.
You don't own the show and you should be so butt heard at anyone's opinion.
Act like a damn MAN! Not a woman.
A faggot/woman would have your response. People who have read the books seem to be pretty happy.
The only people who should have an issue are the people who took the time to fuck with the books.
The rest of you leaches/stragglers need to stop bitching like hoes and stop watching a show they/you don't like.
The story aint gonna change to satisfy you during your period. Bet you were one of them Sansa fan that loved seeing her go full Mary Super Sue. Bran becoming a feature character and the crippled becoming king was to satisfy focus group fans like you.
Im happy the pussy foot crows aint gonna gets its way. You fuck around and piss me off and I'll tell you how it ends and you won't have to watch anything.
The funniest part is that if you are looking for a character to be killed each week....... Maaaaaaan I aint telling this nigga shit. Just say less, because If you didn't like the book then you shouldn't be watching. There really inst muvh else to say. Its the #1 show in the world (probably all time) and you are the stupid vocal minority that doesn't like it.
Like Ramsey Bolton stated, If you think this ends well, then clearly you haven't been paying attention.
Even the kids know how this goes.
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Bro this is a discussion thread. It isn't a praise thread. If it is the title needs to be changed to say "Appreciation thread".
So in a dicussion you gonna hear about the highs and lows. Your response is, if you don't like it then don't watch it?
That is something a salty female would say and it is unbecoming of a mature man. So correct yourself.
If you don't like the critiques then YOU need to stay out this thread! Follow your own advice.
Ramsey was being metaphysical. We know that anything GOT related doesn't "end well".
It ends with character assassination and pure viewer disappointment.
No one is happy with the bullshit ending.
Next episode of HOTD they do another weird time jump and introduce these less likable cunt actresses.
So in a dicussion you gonna hear about the highs and lows. Your response is, if you don't like it then don't watch it?
That is something a salty female would say and it is unbecoming of a mature man. So correct yourself.
If you don't like the critiques then YOU need to stay out this thread! Follow your own advice.
Ramsey was being metaphysical. We know that anything GOT related doesn't "end well".
It ends with character assassination and pure viewer disappointment.
No one is happy with the bullshit ending.
Next episode of HOTD they do another weird time jump and introduce these less likable cunt actresses.
A faggot/woman would have your response. People who have read the books seem to be pretty happy.
The only people who should have an issue are the people who took the time to fuck with the books.
The rest of you leaches/stragglers need to stop bitching like hoes and stop watching a show they/you don't like.
The story aint gonna change to satisfy you during your period. Bet you were one of them Sansa fan that loved seeing her go full Mary Super Sue. Bran becoming a feature character and the crippled becoming king was to satisfy focus group fans like you.
Im happy the pussy foot crows aint gonna gets its way. You fuck around and piss me off and I'll tell you how it ends and you won't have to watch anything.
The funniest part is that if you are looking for a character to be killed each week....... Maaaaaaan I aint telling this nigga shit. Just say less, because If you didn't like the book then you shouldn't be watching. There really inst muvh else to say. Its the #1 show in the world (probably all time) and you are the stupid vocal minority that doesn't like it.
Like Ramsey Bolton stated, If you think this ends well, then clearly you haven't been paying attention.
Even the kids know how this goes.
yeah.they both told us how house of the dragon endsA faggot/woman would have your response. People who have read the books seem to be pretty happy.
The only people who should have an issue are the people who took the time to fuck with the books.
The rest of you leaches/stragglers need to stop bitching like hoes and stop watching a show they/you don't like.
The story aint gonna change to satisfy you during your period. Bet you were one of them Sansa fan that loved seeing her go full Mary Super Sue. Bran becoming a feature character and the crippled becoming king was to satisfy focus group fans like you.
Im happy the pussy foot crows aint gonna gets its way. You fuck around and piss me off and I'll tell you how it ends and you won't have to watch anything.
The funniest part is that if you are looking for a character to be killed each week....... Maaaaaaan I aint telling this nigga shit. Just say less, because If you didn't like the book then you shouldn't be watching. There really inst muvh else to say. Its the #1 show in the world (probably all time) and you are the stupid vocal minority that doesn't like it.
Like Ramsey Bolton stated, If you think this ends well, then clearly you haven't been paying attention.
Even the kids know how this goes.
Episode 3
Just watched this episode.
Spent a lot of time in this episode dealing with Princess Rhaenyra and her father trying to get her married. Would not be surprised if they make her character a lesbo. It would put a interesting twist with her if she becomes Queen in the future.
The battle at the end was done well. They did a good job depicting Lord Velaryon house/Army showing everybody around him at the battle planning table. It showed how multi-ethnic his house is. A quick scene of the White dude/Black dude sharing the canteen was a good depiction that racism/skin color is not a factor in this world.
Crazy ass Daemon storming thru like Captain America once again showed how much of a crazy bad ass he is.
One thing that this series is pointing out is how important it is to get rid of those damn dragons, if anybody from outside wants to go after that throne. This series looks to go in-depth on why they were taken out and why the dragons were not part of the story in “Game of Thrones until the end.
Getting ready for episode 4…..
Episode 4
Just watched this one.
Started out funny with them mofos trying to impress Rhaenyra in order to wife her.
Was not expecting that shit with Daemon and Rhaenyra getting it on like that. Then she turns around and bangs her personal guard Criston. This bird is slowly learning the full power of Pussy and I suspect she going to be whoring around in the future for her own ambitions.
Queen Alicent coming to the realization she is just there to squirt out heirs and Fuck the King at his bidding. This is going to put her up on top of the list to get rid of the King for her own ambitions.
And the Kings Hand Hightower got the pink slip, was not expecting that one. That puts him high on the list to get rid of the King.
And they ended it in a slick way dealing with abortion.
Getting ready to watch episode 5….
Episode 5
Hightower had to give his daughter the talk letting her know the clock is ticking for all Holy Hell to break out, when the day comes the King is dead.
Lord Velaryon and his wife accepted the Kings offer to marry their son with Rhaenyra. Gonna cause some issues being the kid is fruity. Won’t be long before word gets out on that.
That banquet scene. They threw everything out in that mofo. Had to watch it twice to take it in all the way in.
They showed preview of next week’s episode and it looks like they jumping forward in years, they got different actors in some of the roles being they have aged along with some actors wearing age makeup/hair.
Five more episodes to go for a total of 10 episodes.
Gonna let a few stack up again before catching up.
This series is getting its groove.
Just watched this episode.
Spent a lot of time in this episode dealing with Princess Rhaenyra and her father trying to get her married. Would not be surprised if they make her character a lesbo. It would put a interesting twist with her if she becomes Queen in the future.
The battle at the end was done well. They did a good job depicting Lord Velaryon house/Army showing everybody around him at the battle planning table. It showed how multi-ethnic his house is. A quick scene of the White dude/Black dude sharing the canteen was a good depiction that racism/skin color is not a factor in this world.
Crazy ass Daemon storming thru like Captain America once again showed how much of a crazy bad ass he is.
One thing that this series is pointing out is how important it is to get rid of those damn dragons, if anybody from outside wants to go after that throne. This series looks to go in-depth on why they were taken out and why the dragons were not part of the story in “Game of Thrones until the end.
Getting ready for episode 4…..
Episode 4
Just watched this one.
Started out funny with them mofos trying to impress Rhaenyra in order to wife her.
Was not expecting that shit with Daemon and Rhaenyra getting it on like that. Then she turns around and bangs her personal guard Criston. This bird is slowly learning the full power of Pussy and I suspect she going to be whoring around in the future for her own ambitions.
Queen Alicent coming to the realization she is just there to squirt out heirs and Fuck the King at his bidding. This is going to put her up on top of the list to get rid of the King for her own ambitions.
And the Kings Hand Hightower got the pink slip, was not expecting that one. That puts him high on the list to get rid of the King.
And they ended it in a slick way dealing with abortion.
Getting ready to watch episode 5….
Episode 5
Hightower had to give his daughter the talk letting her know the clock is ticking for all Holy Hell to break out, when the day comes the King is dead.
Lord Velaryon and his wife accepted the Kings offer to marry their son with Rhaenyra. Gonna cause some issues being the kid is fruity. Won’t be long before word gets out on that.
That banquet scene. They threw everything out in that mofo. Had to watch it twice to take it in all the way in.
They showed preview of next week’s episode and it looks like they jumping forward in years, they got different actors in some of the roles being they have aged along with some actors wearing age makeup/hair.
Five more episodes to go for a total of 10 episodes.
Gonna let a few stack up again before catching up.
This series is getting its groove.
Facts! that wedding scene was crazy and tense as fuck the way they shot and edited. Had that feeling from the clubbin days when you see different sets and crews come in and you just know some shit gonna go down (shout out to the Velvet “ghetto”Rose)
Viserys was looking bad the whole ep that last shot with the crown on the floor… his reign is over.
Corlys and his fam walked in like OG Valyrians
The alphabet community says otherwise.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
CNN) -- "House of the Dragon's" fifth episode is actually significant for logistical reasons, essentially marking the end of the chapter before the show time jumps ahead, featuring older versions of some characters and somewhat shuffling the deck.
The strides made in terms of greater inclusion have coincided with debate about how those characters are portrayed and the fates that they meet, giving rise to a much-discussed trope known as "Bury Your Gays." The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device, creating the impression they are more expendable in the eyes of storytellers.
Given that, the "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially waded into controversy with its most recent episode, subtitled "We Light the Way," which again demonstrated, among other things, that in Westeros not much good ever happens at weddings. (The series plays on HBO, which, like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
As part of the plot, Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) agreed to a marriage of convenience to Laenor Velaryon (Theo Nate) -- a royal merger designed to fortify their respective lines' hold on power, where they can indulge their "appetites" elsewhere.
Knowing that Laenor is gay, Rhaenyra -- having been reminded by her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith) that marriage is merely a political arrangement -- reassured him that they would essentially live separate lives, allowing him to continue his relationship with Ser Joffrey Lonmouth (Solly McLeod). Rhaenyra, meanwhile, had been dallying with a knight of her own, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel).
At the wedding feast, Joffrey let it be known to Criston that he is aware of the knight's relationship with Rhaenyra, which clearly unsettled and disturbed him. When the event chaotically erupts in violence a short while later, Criston is on top of Joffrey, brutally pounding him to death during the melee. He then flirts with taking his own life, before Rhaenyra's budding political rival, Alicent (Emily Carey), intervenes.
Martin's vision is of a medieval world where life is often cheap. That includes everything from orgies to incest, and from the horrors of childbirth to securing regal succession even if that means marrying off under-age girls.
Still, introducing the relationship between Laenor and Joffrey only to dispatch the latter so quickly and horribly almost immediately prompted questions on Twitter on Sunday night about whether the "Bury Your Gays" trope applies here. Notably, past discussions of the practice have often surrounded science fiction and fantasy series, including "The 100" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and more recently, BBC America's dark spy thriller "Killing Eve."
It's also worth noting that during "Game of Thrones'" heyday some asked if the show had a "gay problem," as Vulture put it in a 2016 piece citing the number of LGBTQ characters who, up until that point, had met a violent end.
The arc of Laenor's character doesn't conclude with the latest episode. How that story unfolds could potentially offset or soften this latest turn of events in the eyes of those who would criticize it.
For now, though, based on the high-profile nature of the franchise that magnifies almost everything about the series, "House of the Dragon" could face some near-term heat.
HBO declined a request to address the episode.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device.
New House of the Dragon clip reveals Emma D'Arcy's first scene as Rhaenyra: another childbirth nightmare
do these dumbasses realize that the books were written like years ago and the fates of all the characters has a particular reason not just because they are "gay" which in westros is not a thing that is acceptable even there ( because people in that world are rigid , superstitious, not very educated , and VERY traditionalist when it comes to what they "want".....just like they were in the middle ages.... )The alphabet community says otherwise.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
CNN) -- "House of the Dragon's" fifth episode is actually significant for logistical reasons, essentially marking the end of the chapter before the show time jumps ahead, featuring older versions of some characters and somewhat shuffling the deck.
The strides made in terms of greater inclusion have coincided with debate about how those characters are portrayed and the fates that they meet, giving rise to a much-discussed trope known as "Bury Your Gays." The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device, creating the impression they are more expendable in the eyes of storytellers.
Given that, the "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially waded into controversy with its most recent episode, subtitled "We Light the Way," which again demonstrated, among other things, that in Westeros not much good ever happens at weddings. (The series plays on HBO, which, like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
As part of the plot, Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) agreed to a marriage of convenience to Laenor Velaryon (Theo Nate) -- a royal merger designed to fortify their respective lines' hold on power, where they can indulge their "appetites" elsewhere.
Knowing that Laenor is gay, Rhaenyra -- having been reminded by her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith) that marriage is merely a political arrangement -- reassured him that they would essentially live separate lives, allowing him to continue his relationship with Ser Joffrey Lonmouth (Solly McLeod). Rhaenyra, meanwhile, had been dallying with a knight of her own, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel).
At the wedding feast, Joffrey let it be known to Criston that he is aware of the knight's relationship with Rhaenyra, which clearly unsettled and disturbed him. When the event chaotically erupts in violence a short while later, Criston is on top of Joffrey, brutally pounding him to death during the melee. He then flirts with taking his own life, before Rhaenyra's budding political rival, Alicent (Emily Carey), intervenes.
Martin's vision is of a medieval world where life is often cheap. That includes everything from orgies to incest, and from the horrors of childbirth to securing regal succession even if that means marrying off under-age girls.
Still, introducing the relationship between Laenor and Joffrey only to dispatch the latter so quickly and horribly almost immediately prompted questions on Twitter on Sunday night about whether the "Bury Your Gays" trope applies here. Notably, past discussions of the practice have often surrounded science fiction and fantasy series, including "The 100" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and more recently, BBC America's dark spy thriller "Killing Eve."
It's also worth noting that during "Game of Thrones'" heyday some asked if the show had a "gay problem," as Vulture put it in a 2016 piece citing the number of LGBTQ characters who, up until that point, had met a violent end.
The arc of Laenor's character doesn't conclude with the latest episode. How that story unfolds could potentially offset or soften this latest turn of events in the eyes of those who would criticize it.
For now, though, based on the high-profile nature of the franchise that magnifies almost everything about the series, "House of the Dragon" could face some near-term heat.
HBO declined a request to address the episode.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device.www.yahoo.com
this just shows the lack of critical thinking when in a world where there is rampant chauvanism and disregard for women but somehow a gay character is supposed to get plot armor and endure ....
The alphabet community says otherwise.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
CNN) -- "House of the Dragon's" fifth episode is actually significant for logistical reasons, essentially marking the end of the chapter before the show time jumps ahead, featuring older versions of some characters and somewhat shuffling the deck.
The strides made in terms of greater inclusion have coincided with debate about how those characters are portrayed and the fates that they meet, giving rise to a much-discussed trope known as "Bury Your Gays." The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device, creating the impression they are more expendable in the eyes of storytellers.
Given that, the "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially waded into controversy with its most recent episode, subtitled "We Light the Way," which again demonstrated, among other things, that in Westeros not much good ever happens at weddings. (The series plays on HBO, which, like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
As part of the plot, Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) agreed to a marriage of convenience to Laenor Velaryon (Theo Nate) -- a royal merger designed to fortify their respective lines' hold on power, where they can indulge their "appetites" elsewhere.
Knowing that Laenor is gay, Rhaenyra -- having been reminded by her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith) that marriage is merely a political arrangement -- reassured him that they would essentially live separate lives, allowing him to continue his relationship with Ser Joffrey Lonmouth (Solly McLeod). Rhaenyra, meanwhile, had been dallying with a knight of her own, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel).
At the wedding feast, Joffrey let it be known to Criston that he is aware of the knight's relationship with Rhaenyra, which clearly unsettled and disturbed him. When the event chaotically erupts in violence a short while later, Criston is on top of Joffrey, brutally pounding him to death during the melee. He then flirts with taking his own life, before Rhaenyra's budding political rival, Alicent (Emily Carey), intervenes.
Martin's vision is of a medieval world where life is often cheap. That includes everything from orgies to incest, and from the horrors of childbirth to securing regal succession even if that means marrying off under-age girls.
Still, introducing the relationship between Laenor and Joffrey only to dispatch the latter so quickly and horribly almost immediately prompted questions on Twitter on Sunday night about whether the "Bury Your Gays" trope applies here. Notably, past discussions of the practice have often surrounded science fiction and fantasy series, including "The 100" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and more recently, BBC America's dark spy thriller "Killing Eve."
It's also worth noting that during "Game of Thrones'" heyday some asked if the show had a "gay problem," as Vulture put it in a 2016 piece citing the number of LGBTQ characters who, up until that point, had met a violent end.
The arc of Laenor's character doesn't conclude with the latest episode. How that story unfolds could potentially offset or soften this latest turn of events in the eyes of those who would criticize it.
For now, though, based on the high-profile nature of the franchise that magnifies almost everything about the series, "House of the Dragon" could face some near-term heat.
HBO declined a request to address the episode.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device.
God-Of-War-420
Mr. Pool
The last episode dealt with the murder straight men trope, where somehow tons of troops and soldiers died miserably and viciously yet no one seemed to give a fuck about them lol almost like it's a world for anyone.The alphabet community says otherwise.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
CNN) -- "House of the Dragon's" fifth episode is actually significant for logistical reasons, essentially marking the end of the chapter before the show time jumps ahead, featuring older versions of some characters and somewhat shuffling the deck.
The strides made in terms of greater inclusion have coincided with debate about how those characters are portrayed and the fates that they meet, giving rise to a much-discussed trope known as "Bury Your Gays." The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device, creating the impression they are more expendable in the eyes of storytellers.
Given that, the "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially waded into controversy with its most recent episode, subtitled "We Light the Way," which again demonstrated, among other things, that in Westeros not much good ever happens at weddings. (The series plays on HBO, which, like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
As part of the plot, Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) agreed to a marriage of convenience to Laenor Velaryon (Theo Nate) -- a royal merger designed to fortify their respective lines' hold on power, where they can indulge their "appetites" elsewhere.
Knowing that Laenor is gay, Rhaenyra -- having been reminded by her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith) that marriage is merely a political arrangement -- reassured him that they would essentially live separate lives, allowing him to continue his relationship with Ser Joffrey Lonmouth (Solly McLeod). Rhaenyra, meanwhile, had been dallying with a knight of her own, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel).
At the wedding feast, Joffrey let it be known to Criston that he is aware of the knight's relationship with Rhaenyra, which clearly unsettled and disturbed him. When the event chaotically erupts in violence a short while later, Criston is on top of Joffrey, brutally pounding him to death during the melee. He then flirts with taking his own life, before Rhaenyra's budding political rival, Alicent (Emily Carey), intervenes.
Martin's vision is of a medieval world where life is often cheap. That includes everything from orgies to incest, and from the horrors of childbirth to securing regal succession even if that means marrying off under-age girls.
Still, introducing the relationship between Laenor and Joffrey only to dispatch the latter so quickly and horribly almost immediately prompted questions on Twitter on Sunday night about whether the "Bury Your Gays" trope applies here. Notably, past discussions of the practice have often surrounded science fiction and fantasy series, including "The 100" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and more recently, BBC America's dark spy thriller "Killing Eve."
It's also worth noting that during "Game of Thrones'" heyday some asked if the show had a "gay problem," as Vulture put it in a 2016 piece citing the number of LGBTQ characters who, up until that point, had met a violent end.
The arc of Laenor's character doesn't conclude with the latest episode. How that story unfolds could potentially offset or soften this latest turn of events in the eyes of those who would criticize it.
For now, though, based on the high-profile nature of the franchise that magnifies almost everything about the series, "House of the Dragon" could face some near-term heat.
HBO declined a request to address the episode.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device.
This reminds me of the violence against women controversy from GOT...because no men ever died or where tortured ok that show lol
The alphabet community says otherwise.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
CNN) -- "House of the Dragon's" fifth episode is actually significant for logistical reasons, essentially marking the end of the chapter before the show time jumps ahead, featuring older versions of some characters and somewhat shuffling the deck.
The strides made in terms of greater inclusion have coincided with debate about how those characters are portrayed and the fates that they meet, giving rise to a much-discussed trope known as "Bury Your Gays." The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device, creating the impression they are more expendable in the eyes of storytellers.
Given that, the "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially waded into controversy with its most recent episode, subtitled "We Light the Way," which again demonstrated, among other things, that in Westeros not much good ever happens at weddings. (The series plays on HBO, which, like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
As part of the plot, Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) agreed to a marriage of convenience to Laenor Velaryon (Theo Nate) -- a royal merger designed to fortify their respective lines' hold on power, where they can indulge their "appetites" elsewhere.
Knowing that Laenor is gay, Rhaenyra -- having been reminded by her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith) that marriage is merely a political arrangement -- reassured him that they would essentially live separate lives, allowing him to continue his relationship with Ser Joffrey Lonmouth (Solly McLeod). Rhaenyra, meanwhile, had been dallying with a knight of her own, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel).
At the wedding feast, Joffrey let it be known to Criston that he is aware of the knight's relationship with Rhaenyra, which clearly unsettled and disturbed him. When the event chaotically erupts in violence a short while later, Criston is on top of Joffrey, brutally pounding him to death during the melee. He then flirts with taking his own life, before Rhaenyra's budding political rival, Alicent (Emily Carey), intervenes.
Martin's vision is of a medieval world where life is often cheap. That includes everything from orgies to incest, and from the horrors of childbirth to securing regal succession even if that means marrying off under-age girls.
Still, introducing the relationship between Laenor and Joffrey only to dispatch the latter so quickly and horribly almost immediately prompted questions on Twitter on Sunday night about whether the "Bury Your Gays" trope applies here. Notably, past discussions of the practice have often surrounded science fiction and fantasy series, including "The 100" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and more recently, BBC America's dark spy thriller "Killing Eve."
It's also worth noting that during "Game of Thrones'" heyday some asked if the show had a "gay problem," as Vulture put it in a 2016 piece citing the number of LGBTQ characters who, up until that point, had met a violent end.
The arc of Laenor's character doesn't conclude with the latest episode. How that story unfolds could potentially offset or soften this latest turn of events in the eyes of those who would criticize it.
For now, though, based on the high-profile nature of the franchise that magnifies almost everything about the series, "House of the Dragon" could face some near-term heat.
HBO declined a request to address the episode.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device.
cmon CNN not you too
why is everyone always running to pamper the gays feelings? They dont think HBO got gays working on the show? Man it is what it is. Just pretend its black folks CNN - tellem to move on. This is weakMr. Lengthy
He wasn't. There were others.
One thing I found interesting was when Cristen told Alicent that he took a oath of chastity to be a Kings Guard.
That’s some serious dedication to go without sex.
I haven’t read any of the books, but curious to know how those guards spend their off time when not on duty.
They gotta be having sex with women at some point.
That’s some serious dedication to go without sex.
I haven’t read any of the books, but curious to know how those guards spend their off time when not on duty.
They gotta be having sex with women at some point.
The brothels of Kings Landing. But they certainly couldn't marry. It would create a potential conflict with whoever the current King was and his family. The Mad King deliberately fucked over Tywin Lannister by naming Jaime to the Kingsguard (then fucked himself over since Jaime killed him).
The alphabet community says otherwise.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
CNN) -- "House of the Dragon's" fifth episode is actually significant for logistical reasons, essentially marking the end of the chapter before the show time jumps ahead, featuring older versions of some characters and somewhat shuffling the deck.
The strides made in terms of greater inclusion have coincided with debate about how those characters are portrayed and the fates that they meet, giving rise to a much-discussed trope known as "Bury Your Gays." The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device, creating the impression they are more expendable in the eyes of storytellers.
Given that, the "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially waded into controversy with its most recent episode, subtitled "We Light the Way," which again demonstrated, among other things, that in Westeros not much good ever happens at weddings. (The series plays on HBO, which, like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
As part of the plot, Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) agreed to a marriage of convenience to Laenor Velaryon (Theo Nate) -- a royal merger designed to fortify their respective lines' hold on power, where they can indulge their "appetites" elsewhere.
Knowing that Laenor is gay, Rhaenyra -- having been reminded by her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith) that marriage is merely a political arrangement -- reassured him that they would essentially live separate lives, allowing him to continue his relationship with Ser Joffrey Lonmouth (Solly McLeod). Rhaenyra, meanwhile, had been dallying with a knight of her own, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel).
At the wedding feast, Joffrey let it be known to Criston that he is aware of the knight's relationship with Rhaenyra, which clearly unsettled and disturbed him. When the event chaotically erupts in violence a short while later, Criston is on top of Joffrey, brutally pounding him to death during the melee. He then flirts with taking his own life, before Rhaenyra's budding political rival, Alicent (Emily Carey), intervenes.
Martin's vision is of a medieval world where life is often cheap. That includes everything from orgies to incest, and from the horrors of childbirth to securing regal succession even if that means marrying off under-age girls.
Still, introducing the relationship between Laenor and Joffrey only to dispatch the latter so quickly and horribly almost immediately prompted questions on Twitter on Sunday night about whether the "Bury Your Gays" trope applies here. Notably, past discussions of the practice have often surrounded science fiction and fantasy series, including "The 100" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and more recently, BBC America's dark spy thriller "Killing Eve."
It's also worth noting that during "Game of Thrones'" heyday some asked if the show had a "gay problem," as Vulture put it in a 2016 piece citing the number of LGBTQ characters who, up until that point, had met a violent end.
The arc of Laenor's character doesn't conclude with the latest episode. How that story unfolds could potentially offset or soften this latest turn of events in the eyes of those who would criticize it.
For now, though, based on the high-profile nature of the franchise that magnifies almost everything about the series, "House of the Dragon" could face some near-term heat.
HBO declined a request to address the episode.
'House of the Dragon' Is Latest Example of Bury Your Gays Trope
The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device.
"HBO declined a request to address the episode."
Good.
They're just mad a fairy character got his head bashed in. Were the alphabet folks expecting a royal gay marriage or a trans "queen"? FOH
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Naw, he was the only guard there without a helmet. I get it, he is one of the main characters and they want us to see his face. It still looks out of place.