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☆ One of the biggest 'House of the Dragon' book changes may have introduced a major plot hole to the show
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six. "House of the Dragon" hasn't been shy about taking some liberties with its source material. The HBO hit, based on the fictional House Targaryen history book "Fire and Blood" by "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin, made its biggest departure from the book so far back in season one when it changed the fate of Laenor Velaryon. This is a much happier ending for Laenor, but it leaves one major loose thread: his dragon, Seasmoke.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' surprised fans with a same-sex kiss not in the book. One of the actors said the unscripted moment happened 'organically.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The latest "House of the Dragon" episode ends with an unexpected same-sex kiss between two lead characters. But the kiss was not in the original script, actor Sonoya Mizuno said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode six of "House of the Dragon." In the final moments of episode six, Rhaenyra (Emma D'arcy) and her close advisor, Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno), share a tender hug and kiss after Mysaria opens up about her traumatic childhood.

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☆ Here's what will happen to Alicent Hightower on 'House of the Dragon,' if it follows her fate in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six. Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and her daughter, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) get caught up in a revolt in the sixth episode of "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." Three years after Rhaenyra's death, Alicent is placed under house arrest because she fails to persuade her granddaughter to kill Rhaenyra's last surviving son. AdvertisementAlicent's death is a lonely one, but at least she isn't killed in battle, or eaten by a dragon.

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☆ 27-year-old 'House of Dragon' star couldn't afford drama school, but was determined to break into the industry 'by hook or by crook'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

As a child growing up in the U.K., Mitchell always knew he wanted to be an actor. But because his family couldn't afford to send him to drama school, he instead worked "part-time at a restaurant and in customer service at a local soccer club" and attended vocational school to study design and technology. His second try proved more successful and the experience in the drama group helped him score a part in 2015's short film "Fire". Without formal drama school training, Mitchell looks at every project he gets as an "opportunity" to improve his process. Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

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☆ ‘Twisters’ chose not to mention climate change. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Thomas Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

CNN —Like its titular tornados, “Twisters” blasts through a lot in its 122-minute runtime. Generally, scientists are the least certain about the connection between tornadoes and climate change as it’s unclear how warming temperatures are changing storms themselves or the outbreaks. Cathy, a local farmer, gripes that storms and floods are becoming more frequent, and the price of wheat more expensive, while stopping short of citing climate change. However, for a film populated by scientists and clued-in citizens to not mention climate change is a little like the twisters themselves: there’s a hole at the center. !”“Making a ‘Twisters’ movie in Tornado Alley during storm season, tornado season, it’s kind of perfect.

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☆ Here's what will happen to Jacaerys Targaryen on 'House of the Dragon,' if it follows his fate in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two and the book "Fire and Blood." Jacaerys "Jace" Targaryen could be the next major character to die in "House of the Dragon" if season two follows the storyline of the George R. R. Martin book it's based on. Jacaerys Targaryen and his dragon Vermax are killed during a battle against the Triarchy. Baela (Bethany Antonia) and her step-brother Jacaerys Targaryen (Harry Collett) are engaged to be married in "House of the Dragon." The next episodes of "House of the Dragon," which air on Sundays on HBO, will likely indicate whether Jace is next to be killed.

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☆ Here are all the dragonriders who might appear in 'House of the Dragon' season 2
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The war between the Blacks and the Greens heats up in "House of the Dragon" season two. Here's all the dragonriders who might appear in season two. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode five. The Dance of Dragons has finally begun in "House of the Dragon," and it's about to get even more dramatic as Rhaenyra Targaryen attempts to recruit new dragonriders for her army.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' shocked fans with an incest scene. Here's Daemon Targaryen's dream about his mother Alyssa explained.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode five. Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) dreamed that he slept with his mother, Alyssa Targaryen (Emeline Lambert) in the latest episode of "House of the Dragon" season two, in a surprising incest scene that shocked fans. In episode five, "Regent," Daemon is still in the haunted castle, Harrenhal, while he tries to rally an army for Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy). In episode five, Daemon dreamed that he slept with an unknown woman with long white hair. At that point, Daemon realized that the woman was his mother, Alyssa.

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☆ Rhaenys had to die on 'House of the Dragon' for the war to begin
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Those who have read "Fire and Blood" weren't surprised to see Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen Who Never Was, and her dragon Meleys fall to Aemond Targaryen and Vhagar. But for "House of the Dragon" to fully commit to its devastating dragon war, fought between a woman with a rightful claim to the throne and her usurper younger half-brother, Rhaenys needed to die. Eve Best and Steve Toussaint as Rhaenys and Corlys Velaryon in season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton/HBOBut despite her acquiescence, the wrong of denying Rhaenys the throne hangs like a pall over "House of the Dragon," and Rhaenyra especially. When her husband, Lord Corlys Velaryon, brings up her denial of the throne, Rhaenys says that she shuttered her ambition "a generation ago."

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☆ Aegon's fate on 'House of the Dragon' is left unclear — here's how he dies in the books
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon," and the book "Fire and Blood." It's seemingly a ploy to lure one of Rhaenyra's dragons out, and it works: Rhaenyra sends Princess Rhaenys and her dragon Meleys, the "Red Queen." Unfortunately for Criston Cole and Aemond, his partner in crime, Aegon chooses that moment to take charge, flying into the battle on his dragon Sunfyre. In the book, Vhagar lights Aegon the Conqueror's funeral pyre, which incinerates his body but leaves his Valyrian steel blade, Blackfyre, unharmed. When Rhaenyra arrives, he promptly feeds her to his dragon, Sunfyre.

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Elliot Grihault and Emma D'Arcy as Lucerys and Rhaenyra in "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton/HBOLucerys and his dragon Arrax's deaths are truly the biggest tragedies of "House of the Dragon." Not only did Lucerys' death essentially kick-start a terrible civil war, but it was entirely accidental. There is a short moment where Lucerys thinks he has escaped, and then Vhagar leaps out of nowhere and rips the dragon and its rider apart. Lucerys may have lost his life, but Aemond now has to live with the weight that an accident caused the death of a relative and a civil war.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' star Eve Best breaks down Rhaenys' sacrifice and unleashing dragon warfare on Westeros
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

At least, according to Eve Best, the actor who's played Rhaenys for a season and a half on "House of the Dragon." Best as Princess Rhaenys in season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon." Advertisement"She deliberately, at the end of episode nine, chose not to start a nuclear war, very rightly," Best told BI. "Then it becomes an instruction, and it's then the final piece of guidance to Rhaenyra," Best told BI. "It has to be a sacrifice, because I feel that for Rhaenys, she's done everything to not have this war," Best told BI.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' star Ewan Mitchell isn't sure if Aemond has 'mommy issues'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Does Aemond Targaryen have mommy issues? Ewan Mitchell says that Aemond found a "surrogate" in his very old, powerful dragon Vhagar. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "House of the Dragon" star Ewan Mitchell thinks that Aemond Targaryen probably just needs a little more affection from his mother. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Here's what will happen to Daemon Targaryen on 'House of the Dragon,' if it follows his fate in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Daemon Targaryen is a fan-favorite in "House of the Dragon." Here's how Daemon dies in George R. R. Martin's "Fire and Blood." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two and the book "Fire and Blood." The latest episode of "House of the Dragon" season two may have just teased the death of Daemon Targaryen.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' just introduced a big-mouthed new character — but he's probably going to be important later on
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three, and the book "Fire and Blood." We're probably going to be seeing a lot more of Ulf in "House of the Dragon," depending on how closely it follows "Fire and Blood," George R.R. Ulf fought alongside other dragon riders like Hugh Hammer in the Battle of the Gullet, a pivotal sea battle during the war. According to Mushroom's historical account in "Fire and Blood," Ulf descended into hedonism, raping multiple women in Tumbleton each night and constantly drinking. But the fight came to Tumbleton when Addam Velaryon (previously Addam of Hull), another dragon rider, attacked the city on his dragon Seasmoke.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' had a surprising cameo in the latest episode from an actor who said they wouldn't return
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWarning, spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three. An unexpected "House of the Dragon" star just popped up for a cameo in the third episode of season two after previously saying they wouldn't come back. AdvertisementIn his dreamlike vision, Daemon believes that an unknown person tries to break into his room. Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. AdvertisementGunn said he was "blown away" by the actor during her audition after seeing her in "House of the Dragon."

Persons: —, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Targaryen, Milly Alcock, Rhaenyra, Daemon, Sam C, Wilson, Stobbart, Alcock, Emma D'Arcy, Ryan Condal, D'Arcy, James Gunn's, Gunn Organizations: Service, Blacks, Business, HBO, DC Locations: Harrenhal, Westeros

☆ Criston Cole has a brush with death in 'House of the Dragon.' Here's how he actually dies in the book.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) has a brush with death in "House of the Dragon" season two. He survives the encounter, but here's how he dies in the book, "Fire and Blood." AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three. The newly christened Hand of the King, Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), has a near-miss with death when he gets chased by a dragon in "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three. Here's how he might die in the show if it follows the source material provided by George R. R. Martin's book "Fire and Blood."

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☆ What's the deal with the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy in 'House of the Dragon'?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewRhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) discuss the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy at the end of "House of the Dragon," season two, episode three — which is a major reference to "Game of Thrones." what caused their divide: King Viserys (Paddy Considine). Related storiesHowever, Rhaenyra quickly figures out that he was actually trying to talk to her about the Song of Ice and Fire. The Song of Ice and Fire is a nod to "Game of Thrones"Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." So it's entirely possible that future projects might also build more history into Aegon's prophecy in the "Game of Thrones" timeline.

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☆ The latest 'House of the Dragon' episode confirms the civil war was started because Alicent got mixed up over some names. The internet is in stiches.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The episode confirms that King Viserys did not want Aegon II to be his successor. Fans are now mocking Alicent Targaryen for starting a civil war over a simple name mistake. AdvertisementThe latest episode of "House of the Dragon" confirms that Westeros' civil war started because two Targaryens have the same name and fans can't stop laughing. The brewing civil war started officially in season one, episode eight, after King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) caused confusion over who should succeed him in episode seven. At the beginning of that episode, Viserys reiterates that his first daughter, Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy), is his heir.

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☆ The latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' introduces Alys Rivers. Here's why she is important and what happens to her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The latest episode of "House of the Dragon" introduces another key character for the upcoming civil war. The key character appears to be Alys Rivers, a witch who can see the future. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three, and for the book "Fire and Blood." The latest "House of the Dragon" episode may have introduced another figure who will be key in the upcoming "Dance of the Dragons" civil war.

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☆ Here's what will happen to Rhaenyra Targaryen on 'House of the Dragon,' if it follows her fate in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers for the book "Fire and Blood," the first two episodes of "House of the Dragon" season two, and potential spoilers for future episodes of the show. Rhaenyra Targaryen seems like the better choice to rule Westeros in "House of the Dragon" season two to most viewers, but her story may be going down a dark path if the series strictly follows its source material. Here's how Rhaenyra Targaryen dies in "Fire and Blood." Rhaenyra then angers the people by raising taxes and executing people she thought helped Aegon II escape the capital. AdvertisementSealing his victory, Aegon II feeds Rhaenyra to his dragon Sunfyre in front of her last remaining child, Aegon III.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' Blood actor breaks down how the 'horrific' first episode was filmed. He says his character almost met an even grislier end.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe actor who played Blood in "House of the Dragon" season two broke down how the gruesome first episode was filmed in an interview with Business Insider. The child actors on the "House of the Dragon" set weren't involved in the killingMark Stobbart as Cheese and Sam C. Wilson as Blood in "House of the Dragon" season two. AdvertisementDon't worry, they didn't actually kick the dogBobby the dog in "House of the Dragon." HBOWilson and Stobbart were somewhat upstaged by the cute canine costar who accompanies Blood and Cheese on their mission. AdvertisementBlood's death in episode two was nearly much more gruesomeSam C. Wilson as Blood in "House of the Dragon."

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' Blood actor says he was 'totally up for' his character experiencing 'epic amounts of torture' like in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Sam C. Wilson played Blood in "House of the Dragon" season two. He told Business Insider he was "totally up for" Blood experiencing "epic amounts of torture" like in the book. Advertisement"House of the Dragon" actor Sam C. Wilson told Business Insider that he was "totally up for" his character Blood experiencing "epic amounts of torture" like he does in the book the show is based on. The final sequence of the episode sees two mercenaries, Blood (Wilson) and Cheese (Mark Stobbart) sneak into the Red Keep in King's Landing and brutally murder a Targaryen child. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ There's one more Targaryen kid we haven't seen yet in 'House of the Dragon' — and the latest episode just name-dropped him
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Someone finally mentioned Daeron Targaryen "House of the Dragon." Daeron is Alicent and Viserys' youngest son, sent as a ward to Oldtown — the seat of House Hightower. AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode two and for the book "Fire and Blood." On this week's "House of the Dragon," Alicent and Otto Hightower finally remember that there's one more Targaryen/Hightower child floating around in Westeros. In both "Fire and Blood" and "House of the Dragon," Daeron was sent off as a ward to Oldtown, the seat of House Hightower.

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☆ The latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' dropped a major clue about why Addam and Alyn of Hull are going to be important characters
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

"House of the Dragon" has introduced Addam and Alyn of Hull, brothers affiliated with the Velaryon fleet. AdvertisementWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode two, and for the book "Fire and Blood." Viewers met Alyn of Hull in episode one. Corlys Velaryon approaches Alyn, who gives him a report on the status of his ship. But there's one more crucial piece of information Corlys gives us: Alyn was the one who saved his life, and Corlys feels that he owes him a debt.

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