Inside the Episode - S2, Ep 4 | House of the Dragon | HBO

Ladies and gentlemen we just saw a generational episode from this franchise. Thank you veteran Thrones director Alan Taylor for giving Rhaenys a thrilling end.

The last look Rhaenys gave Meleys will forever stick with me RIP to the Queen who never was

For such a massive dragon, they sure love having Vhagar do sneak attacks.

I can't believe we're finally seeing the Dance of the Dragons get brought to life. That dragon battle was intense. I had to stand and watch the whole time.

RIP Rhaenys Targaryen (The Queen Who Never Was) and Meleys (The Red Queen) we shall never see their likes again.

Our Golden Boy...the way he hugged Aegon, the way he coiled around him even at the end. 🧡 It broke my heart...

"Beloved daughter of Lady Jocelyn Baratheon and Prince Aemon Targaryen, faithful wife to Lord Corlys Velaryon, mother and grandmother, the Queen Who Never Was lived fearlessly, and died amidst blood and fire. She was fifty-five years old."

I loved the difference in Aemond's expression in the first death and now with her death, Ewan is an excellent actor, I can't imagine another

I like the subtle differences between the dragons that they showed here. Sunfyre being the youngest is not only the smallest but also the least experienced. Lacks the tact that Melleys or Vhagar has. Vhagar being the oldest is not just the biggest dragon in the world but is the one most experienced in strategic warfare. That sneak attack on the other hand speaks volumes of her experience and tact. Also, anyone else notice how similar the dragons are to the riders in terms of personality? Sunfyre is foolhardy and rash like Aegon. Melleys is fearless and wise like Rhaenys. And Vhagar is a sneaky little bastard like Aemond.

Rhaenys and Meleys’ bond was so beautiful, I love that during the battle you can see how much they care for one another

Aemond was gonna straight up become a kingslayer and kinslayer at the same time. Aegon is lucky Cristian showed up when he did.

Melys death at the jaws of Vhagar is very sad to watch if you think about it: Before Vhagar was claimed by Aemond, she was the dragon of Laena but before that she was the Dragon of Baelon the Brave (Viserys I and Daemon's father). Before Melys was Rhaenys rider, she was ridden by Alyssa Targaryen (Baelon's Sister/Wife and Viserys I and Daemon's Mother).

House of the Dragon has truly elevated its game with this episode. The dragon-on-dragon fight was incredibly intense, and the choreography was outstanding imo. I'm also enjoying the Harrenhal scenes; the Curse of Harrenhal is one of my favorite theories in all of GRRM's books. Say all you want but this show is really hitting its stride!

Are we going to see Viserys in Daemon's hallucinations? Meleys and Rhaenys will be missed. Poor Sunfyre.

Man Alicent spent so much time and energy and plotting for her children who she seems to not even like.

Aemond is just mesmerizing on screen especially on dragonback, perfect casting 👌

Rip The Queen who Never Was Rhaenys Targaryen

Eve Best, we love you and will miss you! Congratulations on your portrayal of Rhaenys, she definitely has made a huge impact, not just in HotD but in George R. R. Martin's universe as a whole.

I knew what was coming and still cried. Great visuals and a great score

I love Vhagar on the grass waiting for her boy instruction.