House of the Dragon Season 2 premieres a new episode every Monday morning on JioCinema.
The final three episodes of Season 2 of House of the Dragon focused entirely on individuals deceiving one another and attempting to enter hazardous areas through a web of lies.
Episode 4 — aptly titled “A Dance of Dragons” decides to come out of hiding and stop playing in the shadows. When war is proclaimed, troops in armor enter the battlefield with greater stakes than before. The dragons eventually have their own dance at the climax of a breathtaking fight scenario, but at a horrible cost.
House of the Dragon Season 2: Episode 4 becomes Highest Rated
House Of The Dragon Episode 4 ‘The Red Dragon and the Gold’ is now the highest rated episode of the series on IMDb with a 9.7/10⭐.
It ties as the fifth highest rated episode in the Game of Thrones franchise, behind:
- The Winds of Winter- 9.9
- Battle of Bastards- 9.9
- Hardhome- 9.9
- The Rains of Castamere- 9.9
House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4: Review
Daemon Targaryen Demons
Matt Smith’s Prince Daemon Targaryen opens the scene, still terrified and restless in the dark fortress of Harrenhaal, before the mayhem starts. While he is still dreaming, his nightmares materialize as the Iron Throne appears, and he discovers that a younger Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) is accusing him. How can he get rid of these visions? As soon as he can, muster an army and move.
In any case, during this time, things have taken on an awful shape. King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is another deluded character. During a conference, he eventually realizes that Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) and Ser Criston Cole (Fabian Frankel) are hatching a plot behind his back.
This man-child is given the customary dressing-down by Alicent (Olivia Cooke), who asks him, “Do you think wearing the crown suddenly imbues you with wisdom?” Is she thinking about that aspect of that inevitable fate for herself as well? “There will be combat, a great deal of casualties, and ultimately, the winner will take the crown. She continues, “Viserys’ objectives were significant, but they died with him.
War is Inevitable
What then can be done at this point? Nothing at all, as Alicent reminds us quite rightly. Both sides are aware that the only option is to go to war. Emma D’Arcy’s character Rhaenyra adamantly admits to her family that she had given it her all. Jace (Harry Collett) is upset at her rash and startling choice to keep this meeting a secret from everyone. However, that has already happened, and she is aware that the best course of action for the following step must be chosen right away.
The Dragon Battle
This leads up to the spectacular episode’s last thirty minutes, as the dragons engage in a face-off.
Ser Criston’s incredibly self-centered actions are the ones that initially channel the mayhem and open the door for further devastation. He still withholds something from his warriors and, by implication, from us.
In the meantime, Rhaenys (Eve Best) offers to ride Meleys on behalf of the Blacks. But any room for rationality in the face of battle will be eliminated by an unexpected entrance provoked by the germ of hatred and retaliation.
What remains? The terrain, the wreckage, and the usualness of warfare. This amazing and devastating sequence makes up for the episode’s lackluster quality, making it one of the best so far in the series.
Who Died
Rhaenys
Even with her legendary rage, Rhaenys (Eve Best) could not defeat Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) and Vhagar, who were also harassed by Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) and Sunfyre. If there had only been one brother and one dragon, the princess most likely would have won. But she almost did, because of some brothers squabbling.
She fled Vhagar with some severe wounds after refusing to run and, like a genuine Targaryen, accepted her fate and riding out on a dragon. Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) is particularly hurt by the death because Rhaenys was one of the few council members who truly supported her.
Meleys
Losing any dragon is difficult, but the Blacks sacrificing the Red Queen is especially terrible. She was one of the world’s oldest dragons, known for her speed and fury, and she matched up well with Vhagar, who is currently the Greens’ sole genuine dragon threat.
Her and Rhaenys’ bond was outstanding, far surpassing Aemond and Vhagar’s shaky connection. Losing the duo is a terrible defeat for Team Black, and despite both sides’ overall soldier losses, losing these two will most likely have a long-term influence on the civil war.
