HOTD Season Three Finale (+Bookaloo)
Summary
The host discusses the House of the Dragon season finale with Steve Osborne, focusing on Harrenhal, Alice Rivers’ immortality, and Aegon’s character arc. They explore theories linking Alice to ancient magic and the White Walker threat. Later, medievalists Kavita Mudan-Finn and Valerie Garver analyze Game of Thrones, debating potential POV characters like Missandei to better understand Daenerys’ impact on Essos.
Topics discussed
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Intro: House of the Dragon and Cursed Objects
Haunted Castles and Scooby-Doo Tropes
The Curse of Long Life and Aging
Harrenhal Plot and Alice Rivers' Backstory
Magic, Consequences, and Storytelling Rules
Alice Rivers' Patience and Manipulation
Theory: Alice Rivers and the White Walkers
Aegon's Character Arc and Revenge
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Interview Intro: Medievalists on Game of Thrones
Missandei's Perspective on Daenerys
Desired POV Characters: Grey Worm and Drogo
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