Here are the early reactions to House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 from fans who attended the premiere

The highly anticipated second season of House of the Dragon finally premiered at the event in New York City. The first episode has left fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation. As viewers who were invited arrived to immerse themselves once again in the politically charged and dragon-filled world of Westeros, reactions were posted on Reddit. They showcase a diverse range of emotions and opinions. From Emma D’Arcy’s brilliant performance to the show’s breathtaking visuals, the premiere has sparked lively discussions, and fans are eager to share their thoughts on this thrilling continuation of the Targaryen saga.

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Fans are shocked by the first episode of House of the Dragon

This episode might break the fandom and it wont be because of 🩸🧀 (partially) but something else that utterly shocked me. 😳

— JJ (@ladydragonjj) June 4, 2024

Jag Durán shares his brief thoughts about S02EP1
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The premiere episode of House of the Dragon season 2 has elicited a range of passionate responses from fans. One viewer suggests that this episode might be divisive, not just because of the infamous Blood and Cheese event, but due to another shocking twist. This highlights the unexpected developments that have left many in awe. Another fan praises the episode for its strong performances, music, and surprises, noting that it effectively brought secondary characters to the spotlight and maintained intrigue. While they mention a slight drop in rhythm towards the end, the overall reaction remains positive, emphasizing the episode’s impact and the excitement for the rest of the season.

I know you’re all curious, without spoiling anything, I’m under NDA until June 16th I can give a first impressions on the first ep. of HOTD S2: the first ep was beautifully done, it’s heartbreaking where it needs to be, light hearted where it needs to be. I just LOVED IT! 🖤💚🐉

— ☕️ ~• K a y l e e n •~ ☕️ (@kayleens_coffee) June 4, 2024

Fan @kayleens_coffee shared their first impressions on X. Her enthusiastic response aligns with key events from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, suggesting that viewers can expect a season filled with pivotal moments that blend heartbreak and light-heartedness. It also tells us that the strong narrative execution has set a promising tone for the season ahead.

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Fan predicts an Emmy for Emma D’Arcy

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FantasticFrankey on Instagram, provides intriguing spoilers and insights. She reveals that Helaena and Aegon have three children, with Aegon scoring a 6 out of 10 as a father. Helaena who was confirmed to receive more screen time as stated by showrunner Ryan Condal, got approximately 10-15 minutes in the premiere. This season also features more scenes between Helaena and Aegon. She goes onto praise Emma D’Arcy’s performance by saying:

“Emma D’Arcy is probably gonna get an Emmy for this season. Rhaenyra’s pain and anger is palpable every scene she is in. Don’t think I am crazy for saying this but I actually really like Aegon. We finally see his personality and it’s very likeable. I know how terrible he is, I don’t want to hear it. I’m just letting you know what his character was like. Biggest critique from last season is that Alicent had no autonomy. Now I can’t say for sure because I only saw one episode but it feels like we’re going to see her gain more agency. It’s clear the showrunners are on twitter listening to everything we’ve been complaining about. Everyone’s wig was on point, the costumes were decadent and beautiful. They updated some landmarks that previously we had said were underwhelming. And, they were not afraid to show these dragons. I just know the accountant was just pulling out his hair. This season is going be messy, I cannot wait.”

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