‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Episode 5: Why Parading Killed Dragons May Bring Bad Luck to Greens
Contains spoilers and predictions for ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2
Los Angeles, California: ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Episode 5 airs Sunday, July 14, 2024 on HBO. The gripping episode follows the aftermath of a fierce battle at Rook’s Rest, in which the Greens emerge victorious.
However, the victory came at a serious price, perhaps leaving King Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Kearney) with a devastating and potentially irreparable injury.
The biggest casualty of the war was on the Black side, with the formidable Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best) falling in battle. Besides that, the dragon Melis was also killed by Vega.
As episode 5 begins, Kristen Cole (Fabian Frankel) parades the dead dragon through the streets of King’s Landing, sparking outrage among the townspeople.
Here’s why the action was condemned and what it could mean for the Greens in the future.
Parading can bring bad luck to Melis Greens
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Malys, known as the Red Queen, served the Targaryens for generations in numerous wars. The dragon was well known among the smallfolk of King’s Landing.
Dragons are revered as gods by the lesser folk, who have worshiped them for generations for their supernatural powers and unwavering service to the Targaryens.
The honor of the Targaryens depends on their dragons; Without them, they would be no more respected than any other noble house.
When a dragon dies, it is traditionally honored by preserving its skull in a red keep. The lesser people see Mélis’ dishonorable parade after his death as a serious crime that may invite bad omens.
Kristen Cole (played by Fabian Frankel) sees the battle at Rook’s Rest as a victory worth bragging about, but her decision backfires, exacerbating the already tense relationship between the ruler and the little people.
The angry little people of King’s Landing may be the downfall of the Greens
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Melis’s parrying intensified the resentment of the minors in King’s Landing, already burdened by dwindling resources.
This is evident in the plight of Hugh the Hammer’s (Kieran Beau) family, who have been struggling without pay for a long time.
Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) is determined to garner support from the minors, prompting him to organize the parade, which aims to gain sympathy for Helena Targaryen (Fia Saban) after the death of her son Jaerys Targaryen.
As a veteran of politics, Otto understands the importance of winning over the people of King’s Landing.
However, the Greens are now losing support, thanks to the actions of Aegon II Targaryen (Tom Glynn-Carney), first by executing rat catchers, and now, parading dead dragons.
Prince Amond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell), who took over as regent, decided to close the gates of King’s Landing and leave the little people without resources. The decision could spark outrage and lead to public revolt.
In George RR Martin’s ‘Fire and Blood’, Hugh leaves King’s Landing to join the Blacks as one of the dragon seeds destined to ride Vermithor, one of the largest dragons in the Seven Kingdoms.
How to Stream ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2?
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 premiered on HBO Max on Sunday, June 16, 2024, with new episodes dropping every Sunday. To watch the series, you need a maximum subscription.
The streaming platform usually offers three packages that you can choose from depending on your budget.
Low-cost plans that support ads cost $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually The second package, which does not support ads, costs $15.99 per month or $149.99 annually.
Meanwhile, a third package titled Ultimate Ad-Free costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually.
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Episodes 1-5 are streaming on HBO