'House of the Dragon' Season Finale 'Accidentally' Creates a New Franchise-Wide Joke
10/23/2022 10:25 pm EDT
No Conflict
Some fans felt that the show was trying to hard to keep all the characters reasonably likable and relatable, at the expense of narrative conflict. They felt they could have continued "rooting for" the protagonists on either side even if they had display more ambition, lust for power or even murderous intent.
Comparisons
Fans compared the motives of these characters to those of Game of Thrones, asserting that the early seasons in Westeros showed more scheming and backstabbing without worrying about audience reception quite as much. Some even felt like this might be an overreaction to the main series' controversial ending.
More Accidents
Fans joked about other events in the show that might retroactively turn out to be accidents – even willful acts of violence.
Defenders
Many fans defended the emerging "accidents" pattern, saying that it did not negate the years of tension and hostility built up between the characters. Some felt that Aemond's hesitation just before killing Luke humanized him without absolving him.
Historical Accuracy
As it stands, many fans also felt like it still makes sense that Fire & Blood remembers Aemond as a murderer. They figured that the one-eyed prince wouldn't admit to his hesitation when he reported to his king, and that even if he claimed to be remorseful, historians wouldn't believe him.
Viral Status
As fans realized they weren't alone in this interpretation, they delighted in seeeing a new meme format emerge before their very eyes.
Predictions
Fair warning: this is a particularly spoilery area – fans began to extrapolate about major events in the book that are likely coming in future seasons of the show. Many felt that they were already being telegraphed as more "accidental" than they appeared on the page.
Anxious
Finally, it's worth noting that most fans aren't giving up on House of the Dragon or writing it off altogether over these "accidents." Many noted their conflicting feelings and frustration but also their favorite moments of the season. When the show returns in 2024, it's unlikely to see an "accidental" drop in ratings.
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