The Red Dragon and the Gold

Up there with some of the best episodes of peak GoT. Was on the edge of my seat throughout.

Absolutely raw, brutal and rivetting. I was glad to see that the dance of the dragons was as epic as I imagined it while reading the books. It meant the world to see such a faithful adaptation.

This episode called for the highest number of VFX shots in the season, and it delivered. You can see a lot of money was thrown at the screen and everything sticked the landing.

The character arcs are finally starting to burst and all the consequences of the actions throughout the series are starting to blossom, may it be good or bad. Very exciting time to be a GoT fan.

The rising tension in the council with Otto gone is amazing, showing the respect for Aegon declining with the only real player out of the council. Leading to his growing irrationability, which makes complete sense, the loss of his son, the advice from Alicent, and Aemond plotting behind his back, all plays a huge part of the climax this episode and i love it. It also shows just how sinister Aemond is, and how he has grown from being the bullied brother to the biggest threat to peace in the kingdom, while having to deal with his brother as a pretty useless king. The acting was also phenomenal this episode, i think every single character was nearly flawlessy acted and it deserves applause. The desensitized state Alicent is in as she realizes Viserys never wanted Aegon on the throne, the anger, yet happiness from Jacaerys when Rhaenyra returns, the emotional moment from Rhaenys and the confused state of Daemon while at Harrenhal was magnificently put together.

This truly is the best of the best.

What an amazing episode. I would guess 70% of the season's budget went into this episode. Best episode of the show in either season. This is what everyone was expecting in a show called "House of the Dragon".

The performances were wonderful, as usual. It gave us a close look at my favorite character in the show, Princess Rhaenys, played by Eve Best. It also gave us a further insight into the plotting of Aemond, and expanded on the introduction of magic into the show through the Prince Daemon subplot.

Between the battle scenes and the dragons, this is the most action-packed episode to date. Recommended.

House of the Dragon's fourth episode soars to new heights with a spectacle of fire and blood. This episode delivers an adrenaline-fueled, dragon-centric thrill ride that will leave you breathless.

The war for the Iron Throne ignites in a breathtaking display of dragon-on-dragon combat that is both visually stunning and emotionally charged. The episode masterfully showcases the raw power and ferocity of these magnificent creatures, as well as the devastating consequences of their wrath.

Amidst the fiery chaos, the episode delves deeper into the complex motivations and desires of its characters. Loyalty, ambition, and the thirst for revenge drive them to make choices that will shape the destiny of Westeros.

The performances are outstanding, with the cast delivering raw, visceral emotions that resonate long after the credits roll. The episode's pacing is relentless, building tension with each passing scene until it explodes in a climactic confrontation.

With its breathtaking visuals, gripping storyline, and powerful performances, this episode solidifies House of the Dragon as a worthy successor to Game of Thrones. It's a must-watch for fans of the franchise and a testament to the show's ability to deliver epic storytelling on a grand scale.

I was so excited for this episode, and oh boy did it deliver!

This season promissed us war, and after the set-up in the previous episodes, we finally get a glimpse of what we can expect from this show!

This episode was marvellous! Incredible visuals, set pieces and directing! I was on the edge and very pleased! It was exciting and tense in the best way! They really went all out with this one, and they knew they had to!

Not only did the episode look fantastic, the story and development was equally great and stunning! Some turns i did not see coming and great character moments!

My excitement for what is to come reached a new high, and I am on board with the rest of the season!