House of the Dragon S03E06 - "Faceless Men"
Summary
Hosts Matthew Carroll and Ashley Coffin review House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 6, "Faceless Men." They discuss the ambush of Criston Cole, the escalating tension between Rhaenyra and Alicent, and Aemond’s alliance with Helaena. The episode also covers Daemon’s failed undercover mission, Hugh’s reunion with his wife, and Rhaenyra’s strategic decisions regarding her enemies.
Topics discussed
Intro and Matthew's birthday celebration
Crispy's death and the ambush scene
Rhaenyra's self-deception and High Tower politics
Funny tapestry details and Aemond's dragon reveal
Dragon characterization and Rhaenyra's doubts
Daemon's Gold Cloaks and Ulf's conflict
Aegon's insecurity and Otto's manipulation
Lucerys and Baela's budding romance
Daemon's bad counsel and Helaena's visions
Hugh's return and his wife's rejection
Rhaenyra's abusive training of Rhaena
Corlys's kidnapping and the Iron Throne's bite
Season wrap-up and podcast promotions
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