13 details you might have missed in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 7

House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 7 delves into the story of the dragonseeds and sets the stage for the season finale. The episode foreshadows future events, includes changes from the books, and contains surprising hidden details. Read on to explore these intriguing elements.

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Alicent’s scar

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At the start of the episode, Grand Maester Orwyle treats Alicent’s wounds from the riot in King’s Landing. Alicent has a scar on her left hand, similar to the one Rhaenyra has from when Alicent cut her with the Catspaw dagger. Ironically, Rhaenyra’s actions indirectly caused the riot that led to Alicent’s injury, creating a symbolic connection between them.

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Tully armor

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Lord Oscar Tully, now the Lord Paramount of the Riverlands, wears new armor when meeting Daemon and the Riverlords at Harrenhal. His armor features scales resembling a fish, in line with House Tully’s sigil, a trout. This design is similar to the armor worn by Edmure Tully in Game of Thrones, reflecting continuity in their house’s imagery.

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Ser Rickard Thorne

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In this episode, Ser Rickard Thorne, one of Aegon’s Kingsguard knights, is shown. During the realm’s division, Ser Rickard stayed loyal to the Greens. In the book Fire & Blood, Ser Rickard is tasked with protecting Aegon’s youngest son, Maelor, who has yet to appear in the show.

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Rhaena tried to bond with Seasmoke

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At age 14, Rhaena tried to bond with the dragon Seasmoke but failed, just as she did with hatching a dragon egg. However, the episode hints that she may soon bond with a dragon, suggesting a potential turning point in her character’s arc.

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Lord Petyr Piper

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This episode introduces Lord Petyr Piper, the lord of Pinkmaiden in Fire & Blood. He is known for participating in significant battles, such as the Battle at the Red Fork.

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Alicent going to the woods mirrors Rhaenyra and Cole in Season 1

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Alicent surprisingly leaves King’s Landing injured and off the council with only a Kingsguard knight. This scene mirrors Rhaenyra’s escape to the woods with Criston Cole in Season 1.

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Jace talks about the legitimacy of his claim

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Jace confronts Rhaenyra about her decision to have a child with Harwin Strong. He questions his legitimacy, arguing that if commoners can claim dragons, they can also claim the throne. This scene brings to mind Aegon’s comments about Jace’s birth.

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Mysaria’s network of spies

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Rhaenyra’s handmaiden, Elinda Massey, delivers messages across King’s Landing. Despite her conspicuous appearance, wearing red and House Massey’s sigil, Mysaria’s network likely ensures her safety.

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Velaryons and dragonriders

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Corlys talks to Addam about claiming a dragon, hinting that Addam may have some dragonrider blood from his mother. Corlys claims that House Velaryon are not dragonlords. However, in the books, Lord Corlys had Targaryen ancestors. The show seems to have changed this detail.

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Saera Targaryen

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We learn that Hugh Hammer’s mother was a sister of Baelon the Brave, father of Viserys and Daemon. She worked in a pleasure house, suggesting she might be Saera Targaryen, a daughter of Jaehaerys who fled to Lys and became a pleasure house owner.

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The heart tree of Harrenhal

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In a behind-the-scenes reveal, the heart tree of Harrenhal bears the likeness of George R. R. Martin. The show’s creators used Martin’s face for the weirwood tree, adding a subtle homage to the series creator in the Godswood of Harrenhal.

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Vermithor and Silverwing

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This episode introduces Vermithor and Silverwing, the dragons of Old King Jaehaerys and Good Queen Alysanne. First mentioned in Episode 1, these dragons found new riders in Ulf White and Hugh Hammer.

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Rhaenyra standing in front of Vermithor is similar to Daenerys standing in front of Drogon

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In a visually striking moment, Rhaenyra stands before Vermithor, evoking memories of Daenerys standing before Drogon in Game of Thrones. This scene parallels the iconic imagery from the final episodes of the earlier series.

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12/20/2024 05:42 am GMT