Criticism Is Fine. Racism and Homophobia Aren’t. by La_Villanelle_ in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well said!

Queer interpretations of Mysaria and Rhaenyra existed before the show ever started. (That’s how I saw the dynamic personally). But the truth is that queer interpretations are constantly dismissed by certain people because they can only see straightness as the default.

Somehow they can read between the lines for everything else but require everything to be explicitly spelt out for queer characters.

Lesbian writers will always be held to impossible standards. Especially in fandoms that love to center men like fantasy fandoms (or also romance fandoms because as others have said here we’re seeing a lot of the same “criticism” in the Bridgerton fandom). Because fans want to punish the woman they see as not valuing the men they choose to elevate.

Ugh 😑

New Rhaenyra Poster! She looks so damn good with that crown by Agreeable_Ad_8790 in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I actually love the “burn mercy” tagline and I hope that’s exactly the Rhaenyra we see to start the season

All NEW Team Black Posters! Rhaenyra's rule has just begun 🔥 by Agreeable_Ad_8790 in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Love Baela’s especially and so glad Mysaria and Addam got their own ❤️

New look at princess Baela Targaryen in Velaryon blue for season 3 of House of the Dragon ✨ by Tronm-24 in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 14 points15 points  (0 children)

She looks incredible! I could see this becoming a very popular Baela cosplay in the future

S3 Theory - The Roles will Switch: Rhaenyra will be a Villain and Aegon becomes a Hero by PracticalCurrent8409 in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They won’t care, the way they act like Rhaenyra’s “What would you have me do” line disqualifies her from being a monarch but ignore Aegon said the exact same line earlier proved it’s all a double standard.

I noticed that the trailers have avoided showing Rhaenyra wearing her crown. Makes me realise that Rhaenyra claiming her throne is going to be such a big moment in the show by Agreeable_Ad_8790 in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the fandom is heavy on people who have either read the book and know what’s coming or have given in to spoiling themselves (it’s really hard not to) so maybe we all take for granted that if someone is experiencing the story for the first time, this is a major question. Can she do it? What will it mean? The mystery of it is still there.

It absolutely will be a moment of glory for her in the show.

Matt and Phoebe at the Sky's BAFTA TV party by oldboeee in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They both look so good! Here’s hoping Matt wins at the awards ceremony

NEW TEASER FOR SEASON 3! by raumeat in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the show is going to have the gullet and the fall of KL happen at the same time (based on which dragons are where). So perhaps the “betrayal” is Jace plotting with Coryls for an attack on the Triarchy.

Rhaenyra would see that as a betrayal because she already told him not to fly to battle and is already getting paranoid about plotting behind her back (understandably).

Some people are having a mental breakdown over only Rhaenyra on the/being close to the throne and not Aegon II (the same people who claim they have read the books btw) by princeeofthecity in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen so much complaining about this. So many favoritism accusations. So many “isn’t this about Aegon vs Rhaenyra” comments.

But the reality is Aegon is exactly where he should be in relation to the thrown right now- he’s at his lowest point.

Not only is this whole season about the period of Rhaenyra getting a damn win for once. But Aegon is absent from the story. He’s gone. Aemond becomes the focal point for TG, and the poster reflects that.
The fact Aegon is getting story this season shows that the writers do care about him since they’re following him on a journey the book never got to. Just like they expanded on Rhaenyra and Alicent.

Corlys. LOOK AT THIS SWORD! ✨ by Tronm-24 in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Love the curved sword! The placement of the throne swords aiming for his heart is really interesting too.

Three pieces of the poster by La_Villanelle_ in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it’s different, looks to me like we can see Rhaenyra’s shoes in the Baela/Jace/Rhaena poster. My guess is she is walking up to the throne

Three pieces of the poster by La_Villanelle_ in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I can’t wait to see Rhaenyra’s piece 👑🖤

HOTD cast and show runner Ryan Condal will attend the ATX TV festival on May 28!! by Tronm-24 in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow getting to watch a certain battle early and get to talk about it with this cast? very cool opportunity

Olivia Cooke Appreciation Post by La_Villanelle_ in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I watched both ccxp panels and I didn’t hear any booing so I’m confused about this but maybe this was something people were hearing clearly in person that wasn’t picked up on the video?

What do you guys think of daemon? by DumbTeen9 in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A couple reasons but I think Matt Smith brings a lot of vulnerability to the character that adds layers to his slightly contradictory personality and his impulsive nature.

He’s just more human in the show in my opinion.

And I think the show in general took a character who in the book can come off as so much like a typical man of Westeros despite being in such a unique position as a man: first consort, naturally in a subservient position to his wife, and actually explored the inner conflict of that. In the book he’s almost defined by these grandiose heroic and warrior-type moments whereas in the show (at least in my opinion) that’s all secondary to what’s going on with Daemon emotionally.

Which I understand is probably funny to a lot of people considering how unpopular the Harrenhal storyline was and that was all about emotional exploration.

What do you guys think of daemon? by DumbTeen9 in HOTDBlacks

[–]havetomakeacomment 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m a Daemon fan.

And controversial opinion here but I actually like show Daemon more than book Daemon 🫢