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☆ 'House of the Dragon' just teased one of the biggest battles to come at the Gullet. Here are all the major battles in 'Fire and Blood' that could appear in future seasons.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Theo Whiteman / HBOMain parties: The Triarchy vs. Corlys Velaryon's fleet supported by Jacaerys Velaryon, Hugh Hammer, Nettles, Addam of Hull, Ulf White, and their dragons. The Triarchy is an alliance of cities from Essos that's constantly warring with Westeros and Corlys Velaryon, the Blacks' sea commander, over a chain of islands known as the Stepstones. While on their way to fight the Blacks, the Triarchy captures a ship containing Rhaenyra's children, Prince Aegon the Younger and Prince Viserys. Aegon the Younger escapes on the dragon Stormcloud and warns the Blacks. In addition, the Triarchy hit Jacaerys' dragon Vermax with a grapnel, causing the dragon to fall.

Persons: Targaryen, Harry Collett, Theo Whiteman, Jacaerys Velaryon, Hugh Hammer, Nettles, Addam, Ulf White, Rhaenyra, Essos that's, Westeros, Corlys Velaryon, Prince Viserys, Rhaenyra's, Jacaerys, Corlys Organizations: HBO, Greens, Aegon II, Blacks, Prince Aegon, Younger, Aegon Locations: Hull, Essos

☆ Here's why Rhaenyra Targaryen may become queen in 'House of the Dragon' season three
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two finale and the book "Fire and Blood." Rhaenyra Targaryen and her biggest rival, Alicent Hightower, form a pact to take over the kingdom in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. AdvertisementRhaenyra takes over King's Landing without Alicent's help in 'Fire and Blood'Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) uses her dragons to take over King's Landing. He and Rhaenyra took over King's Landing with their dragons, their team of dragonriders, and a fleet led by Corly Verlaryon. AdvertisementRhaenyra struggled to raise enough money to look after King's Landing because most of the gold had been sent away.

Persons: —, Alicent Hightower, George R, Martin, Emma D'Arcy, King Viserys, Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Tom Glynn, Carney, Viserys, Rhaenyra, Alicent, Helaena, Phia Saban, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Whiteman, Criston Cole, Daemon, Rhaenyra's, Corly Verlaryon, Ser Gwayne Hightower, Jaehaera, Prince Maelor, Larys, Ser Otto Hightower, Lord Jasper Wylde, Ser Tyland Lannister, Aemond, Harrenhal, Otto Hightower, Tyland, Emma D'arcy, Lord Ormund Hightower, dragonriders, Hugh Hammer, Ulf White, Rhaneyra, Nettles, Addam, Corlys Velaryon, Joffrey Organizations: Service, Aegon, Business, HBO, Rhaenyra, Greens, King's, Younger Locations: Martin's

☆ Saera Targaryen may be related to Hugh Hammer on 'House of the Dragon' — here's what to know about the estranged princess
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode seven of "House of the Dragon," and "Fire and Blood." But it does sound like one of King Jahaerys' children — Princess Saera Targaryen. AdvertisementKieran Bew and Ellora Torchia as Hugh and his wife in "House of the Dragon" season two. Ollie Upton/HBOSaera Targaryen was Jahaerys and Alysanne's ninth childSaera was one of King Jaeharys I and Queen Alysanne's children. Hugh Hammer was introduced in the first episode of "House of the Dragon" season two.

Persons: —, it's, Hugh Hammer, Ulf, Baelon, Viserys, King Jahaerys, Saera Targaryen, Kieran Bew, Ellora Torchia, Hugh, Ollie Upton, Targaryen, Saera, King Jaeharys I, Alysanne's, George R.R, Martin, King Jaehaerys, Alysanne, Queen Alysanne, Jaehaerys, Essos, Ryan Condal, Bew, we'll, he's Organizations: Service, Business, HBO Locations: Lys, Westeros, Volantis, Essos

☆ A 'House of the Dragon' cinematographer broke down the dragon rampage in episode seven. He watched 12 stunt people being set on fire with a flamethrower.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season two, episode seven of "House of the Dragon." The massacre scene at the end of "House of the Dragon" episode seven may be brutal to watch, but a cinematographer told Business Insider that it was "unpleasant" to film, too. The "scary part" was that the crew didn't have much time to shoot such a crucial scene, Černjul added. Ulf White's dragon scene was filmed on the same bluescreen stageUlf the White (Tom Bennett) was introduced in "House of the Dragon" season two. "He was talking to them in real time, and then he would basically almost turn into a dragon," Černjul said.

Persons: —, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy, Rhaenyra, Corlys Velaryon's, Steve Touissant, Hugh Hammer, Kieran Bew, Vermithor, Ulf White, Tom Bennett, Silverwing, Černjul, Harry Collett, Theo Whiteman, HBO Černjul, Hugh Hammer's, Loni Peristere, Hugh, King Viserys, Paddy Considine, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Ulf, White, Ollie Upton, Baelon, Daemon, Peristere Organizations: Service, Business, HBO, Warner Bros, Leavesden Studios, Max Locations: Hull, Dragonstone, Watford, England, Rhaenyra

☆ 'House of the Dragon' just made a major change not in the book. It could make the Targaryen family tree even more complicated.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode seven, and the "Fire and Blood" novel. Hugh Hammer casually drops a massive bombshell in the latest episode of "House of the Dragon," which may have complicated the Targaryen family tree even further. Hugh is not directly related to the Targaryens in 'Fire and Blood'Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) recruits new dragon riders in "House of the Dragon" episode seven. Theo Whiteman / HBOIn "Fire and Blood," Hugh is the bastard of an unnamed blacksmith from Dragonstone. In "Fire and Blood," Hugh betrays Rhaenyra and eventually tries to seize the Iron Throne for himself so that he can rule as king.

Persons: —, Hugh Hammer, Emma D'Arcy, Targaryen, Hugh, Kieran Bew, Viserys, Daemon Targaryen, Baerlon, Vermithor, Theo Whiteman, Alyssa, Daenerys, Maegelle, Rhaenyra, It's, haven't Organizations: Service, Business, HBO Locations: Dragonstone, Westeros

☆ 'House of the Dragon' fans are wondering what happened to Nettles, a dragonrider in the book. Here's her story in 'Fire and Blood.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewRhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) focus in "House of the Dragon" season two is finding new dragonriders. Advertisement'House of the Dragon' seemingly gives Nettles' story to Rhaena TargaryenPhoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." Theo Whiteman/HBOIt appears that the writers have given Nettles' story to Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell). AdvertisementNettles was in a relationship with Daemon Targaryen in 'Fire and Blood'Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." AdvertisementIt seems highly unlikely that the Nettles' relationship will be folded into "House of the Dragon" because Rhaena is Daemon's daughter.

Persons: —, Emma D'Arcy, Nettles, Hugh Hammer, Ulf, White, Kieran Bew, Tom Bennett, Dragonstone, Hugh, Clinton, Seasmoke, Sheepstealer, Rhaena Targaryen Phoebe Campbell, Theo Whiteman, Rhaena Targaryen, Phoebe Campbell, Jake, Rory Heard, Nettles hasn't, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Theo Whitman, it's, Rhaenyra, Word Organizations: Service, Greens, Business, Silverwing, Clinton Liberty, HBO, Aegon, Blacks Locations: Hull, Vale, Sheepstealer

☆ 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.

Persons: —, Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke, Helaena, Phia Saban, Hugh Hammer, Kieran Bew, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy, Alicent, Rhaenyra, Theo Whitman, Rhaenyra's, what's, it's, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Criston Cole, Fabien Frankel Organizations: Service, HBO, Business, Hollywood, Rhaenyra, Greens, King's

☆ 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.

Persons: —, Jace, Targaryen, George R, Martin, Rhaenyra, Rhaenys Targaryen, Tom Glynn, Carney, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy, Henry Collett, Here's, Baela, Bethany Antonia, Jacaerys Targaryen, Harry Collett, Ollie Upton, Meleys, Otto Hightower, Deamon, Matt Smith, Corlys Velaryon, Steve Toussaint, Otto, Corlys, Hugh Hammer, Ulf White, Nettles, Sheepstealer, Jace's, Rhaena Targaryen, Phoebe Campbell Organizations: Service, HBO, Business, Blacks, Greens, Aegon II, Aegon, Joffrey, Younger, Viserys Locations: Rook's, Dragonstone, Pentos, Hull, Seasmoke

☆ '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.

Persons: —, Ulf, there's, We're, George R.R, Baelon, King Jaehaerys, Dorne, coy, Jaehaerys, Daemon Targaryen, King Viserys, Rhaenyra, Jacaerys Velaryon, Jacaerys, Silverwing, Alysanne, Ulf White, Hugh Hammer, Hugh, Lord Stokeworth, Ormund Hightower, Prince Daeron, Bitterbridge, House Tyrell, Addam Velaryon, Daeron, Hobert Hightower, Ulf — Organizations: Service, Business, Aegon, King's Locations: Westeros, Tumbleton, Hull

AdvertisementAyomikun Adekaiyero: The series does a great job of showing how this toxic masculinity among the men — particularly Aegon, Daemon, and Criston — escalates this conflict. I think he's a character that — don't get me wrong, I love Daemon — got a little bit muddied in season one. Ayomikun: Also, though I do believe both Aegon and Daemon want war for the wrong reasons, they're kind of right? Ayomikun: Criston and Aegon are really like that "It's always two dumb people telling each other exactlyyyyy" meme. Ayomikun: The fight was a truly brilliant scene, especially since we as the audience can't really tell which twin is which.

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