"The Red Sowing" Review - House of The Dragon, Season 2, Episode 7

In the penultimate episode of the season, we get alllllllll the dragons. 

Takeaways From This Week

• The episode focuses on the development of the dragon riders and the war for the Iron Throne.
• Alicent's storyline is explored, but her character's purpose is unclear.
• Damon's character shows growth and vulnerability.
• The opening scene with Rhaenyra and Adam of Hull sets the tone for the episode.
• The significance of lineage and bastards is discussed. Elitism is a prominent theme in House of the Dragon, with the noble folk believing they are more deserving of being dragon riders.
• The moral dilemma of sacrificing lives for the greater good is explored, with Rhaneyra making the choice to potentially lose a few randoms to win the war.
• The introduction of new dragon riders, such as Ulf, adds excitement and unpredictability to the story.
• Lena's storyline of searching for a wild dragon adds another layer of intrigue to the narrative.
• The upcoming season finale is highly anticipated, with the potential for a major battle and the resolution of various storylines.

Episode Breakdown

• Episode Title: The Red Sowing
• Synopsis: The war for the Iron Throne escalates, and Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, in a crucial gamble, is prepared to risk everything in her urgent quest for dragon riders.
• Director: Loni Peristere
• Writer: David Hancock
• Cast: Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Sonoya Mizuno, Matthew Needham, Tom-Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Kurt Egyiawan, Abubakar Salim, Clinton Liberty, Kieran Bew, Ellora Torchia, Tom Bennett

Hosts:

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South of King’s Landing Credits:

• Intro & Outro Music: Curse of the Scarab by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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• South of King’s Landing Art: Cherie Henriques
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