House of the Dragon season 2episodes 1-4 were made available for review.
Starks appear and warnings of “winter is coming” send just the right chills down your spine.
But, just as quickly as House of the Dragon remembers its fantasy forbearer, we see its growth.
Season 2 also allows space to expand beyond the leads.
Its all enough to bring a feeling of fresh blood being woven into this gory tapestry.
Yet, amongst the newcomers, Matt Smiths Daemon Targaryen continues to stand out as the MVP.
The man who murdered his wife to raise his position is softened by his marriage to Rhaenyra.
As the season reaches its halfway point too, this only grows more epic.
The scaly foes raise the stakes, making for some truly epic battle sequences.
If theres any slight quibbles, its with the pacing.
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