Key Takeaways:
– House of the Dragon Season 2 finale left viewers wanting more from the concluding scene.
– Fans suggest the final shot from Episode 7 should have been the season closer.
– Showrunner Ryan Condal defends the mellow finale, expressing the need to build anticipation for the upcoming season.
“House of the Dragon” Season Two: A Recap
HBO's much-loved show “House of the Dragon” finished off its second season recently. While promising an epic trailer for Season 3, many fans ended up disappointed with what they perceived to be a missed opportunity for a poignant season finale scene.
Calling Back to Episode 7
Cast your mind back to the finale of Season 2 Episode 7, where Rhaenyra Targaryen, played by Emma D'Arcy, stands majestically with dragons Syrax, Vermithor, and Silverwing. A plethora of viewers argue that this powerful imagery should have been reserved for the season's closing scene, leaving a lasting impression and further ramping up anticipation for the next season.
Unleashing the Dragons
The seventh episode had seen a significant turn of events as Hugh Hammer (played by Kieran Bew) and Ulf the White (Tom Bennett) claimed massive riderless dragons Vermithor and Silverwing, respectively. Tom Bennett's character, Ulf the White, created a captivating moment by charming Silverwing enough to ride her through the sky above King's Landing, triggering alarm amongst the city dwellers and the Greens faction.
When Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), on the back of Vhagar, spotted the mysterious dragon, he decided to follow him, but was led back to Dragonstone. Here, he faced D'Arcy's character Rhaenyra, who was backed by three dragons, causing palpable fear on Aemond's face.
Rhaenyra's Forceful Message
This powerful display from Rhaenyra was a poignant message to their enemies, and fans insist that such an image would have made a perfect finale. Meanwhile, Hugh Hammer had also secured a dragon, leading the Blacks to possess more firepower than the Greens. This put the Greens in a vulnerable spot, heightening the tension.
Viewers Respond
Fans took to social media expressing their views, with many agreeing that the grandeur of Episode 7's ending was more fitting for a season finale.
Condol's Defense on the Season Finale
Despite the criticism, showrunner Ryan Condal defended the decision in a press conference, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. He spoke about the team's intent to “have the time and the space” to excite the fans at a deserving level, and the decision to create anticipation rather than concluding with a major climax.
The Future of House of the Dragon
The season finale of “House of the Dragon” was geared towards setting up an intense war scene between the Blacks and the Greens for Season 3. Fans can look forward to epic battles such as The Battle of the Gullet, The Butcher's Ball, The First Battle of Tumbleton, and The Battle Above the Gods Eye in the upcoming season.
Wrapping Up
While Season 2 of “House of the Dragon” ended on a note of suspense, viewers are anxiously awaiting the conflicts and story developments lined up for Season 3. Despite some criticisms, fans all over the world are curious to see how the tension between the factions evolves as the show continues to bring George R.R. Martin's tales to the small screen. “House of the Dragon” Season 2 is now streaming on HBO.
