re: House of the Dragon S2E4 - “A Dance of Dragons” - Hodor thread *No Spoilers*

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t’s hard to portray leaders as being high school or college age without falling into certain stereotypes around youth / inexperience (even when they aren’t intended or warranted).

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For real life reference, Alexander the Great was 20 when he conquered the world. Back in history, younger people were in charge because like you said, people didn't live very long.

That ending scene was so badass...Bring on that big bitch, Vhagar!

Turns out the dragonkeepers are kind of important lol what a fricking blood bath. Where did they go anyway?

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How about that ending for e7? I thought the old drunk supposed Targ bastard was about to get bbq’d by Silverwing. Pretty damn good setup for the season finale

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I loved it. season 3 better be faster paced though. Otherwise this thing will go like 6 seasons and they will have to fill times with Harrenhal like BS. I defended the slow pace early in the season but they are going painfully slow.

I have a feeling he did that on his own.

Nah, it was definitely part of her plan. It wasn't a smart move because he now knows they have more dragons, but it was definitely a show of force.

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Wondering if she sent the Fredo dragonrider as bait, or if it was just fortuitous

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Pretty sure he was sent to bait Aemond and Vhagar into a trap. She had 2 more dragons with their riders mounted and ready for take off before Aemond caught a glimpse and retreated. No other reason 2 dragon riders would be saddled up sitting on the ground besides waiting to ambush.

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draw Eye-Patch and his dragons out one by one, and dispatch them with her new air force.

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Vhagar is the only one she needs to take out. Helaena has Dreamfyre, but I get the impression that she isn’t cut out for combat. I thought I heard someone in the episode mention that young Daeron’s dragon had finally taken to the air, but even so a dragon that young wouldn’t be a match for any of the other dragons on the show who have riders. If Rhaenyra takes out Vhagar, the greens don’t have any more dragons that could challenge her.

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Would have been funny to witness the meeting when they discuss the plan to lure Vhagar into a trap and watching her be like you're the bait cuz you're a drunk dipshit and we would be fine if we lose you

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Did the after show say that Rhaenyra planned to bait Aemond/Vhagar? It looked Ulf was just hanging on for dear life and Silverwing was joy riding. Although it doesnt make a ton of sense why they would pick Kings Landing to play around at. Vhagar clearly doesnt give a flying fk and would fly right into 10 dragons if Aegon let her.

Did anyone else think it weird that Ulf stepped right through one of Silverwing’s eggs? Was it rotten? Why didnt Silverwing eat him for just stumbling through the clutch of eggs and destroying one?

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season 3 better be faster paced though

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I'm really tired of hearing my wife say "they did nothing this episode".

Pacing has been rough but outside of Daemon and Alicent on holiday, I feel everything else has had purpose.

The memes from this episode have been hilarious.

Stretching it to 4 seasons maybe a mistake. Don’t get me wrong I love the show but as a lot of people pointed out the pacing is way too slow for casual viewers which is likely the overwhelming majority. Having another 2 year gap until next season is only going to compound the issue. Season 3 really needs to be a banger.