House of the Dragon Episode 7 Recap: A Funeral, a Wedding, and a Gnarly Brawl
Alicent's Concerns
Episode 7 of House of the Dragon opens with Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey) expressing her concerns about Aegon II's (Ty Tennant) lack of interest in his duties as heir to the Iron Throne. She worries that he will prove to be a weak and ineffectual king, leaving Westeros vulnerable to attack.
The Greens and the Blacks
Alicent's fears are not unfounded. Aegon is a reckless and irresponsible young man, more interested in hunting and drinking than in the affairs of state. His behavior has alienated many of the lords of Westeros, who now question his fitness to rule.
This divide between those who support Aegon (the Greens) and those who support his half-brother Rhaenyra Targaryen (the Blacks) is becoming increasingly bitter. Both sides are preparing for war, and it is only a matter of time before the conflict comes to a head.
A Funeral and a Wedding
Episode 7 also features the funeral of Lady Laena Velaryon (Nanna Blondell), who died in childbirth last episode. Her death is a major blow to the Targaryens, as she was a powerful ally and a close friend of Rhaenyra.
However, the funeral is also overshadowed by the wedding of Laena's daughter, Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell), to Lord Corlys Velaryon's (Steve Toussaint) younger brother, Ser Laenor Velaryon (John Macmillan). This marriage is a political alliance between the two houses, but it is also a love match.
Laenor and Rhaena are deeply in love, and their wedding is one of the few moments of happiness in an otherwise dark and dangerous time.
A Gnarly Brawl
Unfortunately, the wedding festivities are cut short by a violent brawl that breaks out between the Greens and the Blacks. The fight starts when Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), who is now a member of the Kingsguard, insults Rhaenyra. In retaliation, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) punches Criston in the face.
The fight quickly escalates into a full-blown brawl, and several people are injured. The King's Guard is forced to intervene to restore order, but the damage has been done.
The brawl is a symbol of the growing tensions between the two factions. It is clear that the Targaryen family is on the brink of civil war, and it is only a matter of time before the fighting spreads across Westeros.
Conclusion
Episode 7 of House of the Dragon was a powerful and emotional installment that left viewers with a lasting impression. The episode featured a funeral, a wedding, and a gnarly brawl, but it was also a story about family, love, and the struggle for power.
The episode ended with a cliffhanger, as the Greens and the Blacks prepared for war. It is unclear who will emerge victorious, but one thing is for sure: the Targaryen dynasty is facing its greatest challenge yet.
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