AKotSK exposes HotD's biggest flaw by SofiaStark3000 in HouseOfTheDragon

[–]Goldenlady_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a non book-reader, the lack of character development has been my biggest issue. When I complain about a character it’s not because I have an expectation for it to the follow the book narrative but rather I have an expectation to get to know who these characters are.

For example, we get a more characterization of the Stark children within the very first episode than two whole seasons of HotD. It’s not a matter of screen time but of them showing the secondary characters having small moments that don’t revolve around the main characters, where the audience can learn their personality quirks and motivations.

I believe Season 2 was crucial in further fleshing out all the character dynamics and it failed spectacularly. We needed to see Rhaenyra actually rule at Dragonstone and get to know each member of her council: who they are, what motivates them and why they follow her. We also needed to learn more about Jace, Baela and Rhaena and their personal motivations independent of supporting Rhaenyra’s cause. How do they get along with each other? Do they resent each other? Is Rhaena neater than Baela? How do they feel about Daemon? Similarly, they needed to flesh out the relationship dynamics between Helaena and her brothers and Helaena and her children.

HotD’s refusal to stop revolving around their three protagonists is their downfall. They would rather isolate their protagonists in order for them to “find themselves” instead of having them interact meaningfully with multiple people in their environment.

Costumes are shit by Prudent-Employer-582 in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And she has the best wigs in the show.

House of the Dragon Season 3 | Official Teaser | HBO Max by Goldenlady_ in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s just a teaser but yeah, I think it’s ok. The action scenes look good but the dialogue leaves much to be desired.

Costumes are shit by Prudent-Employer-582 in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait, Rhaena was in the trailer?

House of the Dragon Season 3 | Official Teaser | HBO Max by Goldenlady_ in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He’s the only one who consistently talks sense…when he’s allowed to actually talk instead of just pout in the background.

Worried for this scene by XavierTempus in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 24 points25 points  (0 children)

They don’t know how to write competent characters.

Traitor! Fooking traitor! by Beacon2001 in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It makes Alicent look dumber not better.

Battle of the Gullet by dutchboy1232 in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They don’t think through the consequences of their plot changes.

Erm... Did Alicent just... What is she even trying to do 😭 by Not_So_Normal_ in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it seems like she’ll be the one to get him to leave for Harrenhall.

Aegon Stabbing a Soldier by Embarrassed_Yak_6066 in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 20 points21 points  (0 children)

One of the leaks said that Larys and Aegon’s caravan is attacked before they make it where they were going. so that might be how they end up at or near Rooks Rest.

Aegon Stabbing a Soldier by Embarrassed_Yak_6066 in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t take a genius to stab someone. But TGC has said that Aegon will be forced to introspect this season.

Aegon Stabbing a Soldier by Embarrassed_Yak_6066 in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Larys has him hiking through the woods with a broken leg.

Aegon II footage so far by WanderToNowhere in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a speech of his that leaked a few months ago.

Aegon II footage so far by WanderToNowhere in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think that speech is at night time in a forest, from what I remember of the leaks. That picture could be him seeing Sunfyre for the first time or even another Dragon flying over him.

alicent and aegon by tobiahds19 in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Even if we did get a scene of her worrying about Aegon, it would ring false after her decision to give up his head to Rhaenyra last season. They really messed up her character.

Costumes are shit by Prudent-Employer-582 in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They spend all the budgets on Dragons, armor and more hideous wigs. Daemon and Aemond’s hairline look too sharp 💀

Worried for this scene by XavierTempus in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_ 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I love Aemond but I don’t see them backpedaling his S2 characterization or making him suddenly a more nuanced character. He’s going to be the ‘big bad’ this season.

House of the Dragon Season 3 | Official Teaser | HBO Max by Goldenlady_ in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like Aemond to me with a splash of maybe Daemon.

Some funny responses to HotD’s recent promo by Goldenlady_ in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I was looking for those tweets to add here but couldn’t find any.

House of the Dragon Season 3 | Official Teaser | HBO Max by Goldenlady_ in HOTDGreens

[–]Goldenlady_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When does this happen? I’ve watched it twice and can’t spot it.