House of the Dragon on OCS: Episode 5 Review Where a Marriage Withers in Carnage

Please note, the following is the plot of episode 5 of the Dragon series, which is available on demand on OCS. If you haven’t seen it yet and don’t want to know anything about its content, I suggest you stop reading this article now.

As usual, it starts with bloody credits. And we can already tell that there will be blood!

We meet Lady Rhea in Val, a rather green area. She is a demon’s wife, and he has come to visit his loving wife, whom he has described with so much tenderness and kindness in previous episodes.

His visit is anything but sincere as he has come to get rid of her by killing her and inventing a hunting incident. He finishes the work with stones. House of the Dragon is updated for its time and handles feminicide well.

At sea, Viserys – who has no sea legs – endures with all his heart. We would have it He was happy to leave the stage (hence, watching the food outside).

The weather in Port Real is terrible. And Otto Hightower is set to leave the capital now that he’s been fired. Alicent is sad to see her father go, but the two have an exchange that foreshadows a troubling future. For her, Alicent’s children are directly threatened by Rhaenyra, who wants to secure her own offspring to eliminate Alicent. There will be a good atmosphere between the two former best friends.

Viserys is hardly in better shape from his boat. He went to visit Lord Corliss in his castle at High Tide. The reception is ice cold as Corliss is not present on the steps of his castle to receive Viserys and his escort in good and proper form.

In the gardens of the Red Keep, Alicent speaks with Lord Larris, who comes to the Queen to distill her poison with a botanical demonstration. Are all avid gardeners who show off their knowledge to neophytes hiding a treacherous plan? We ask ourselves the question.

He comes to save Alicent’s sense of bitterness after his father Otto Hightower leaves, and Larris’s father names him Hand of the King instead. He comes to hug her on Rhaenyra and reports that the Grand Maester brought her tea the day after her crazy night with the demon, implying that he brought her the medieval version of the morning after pill.

Alicent immediately feels betrayed by Rhaenyra and her husband, King Viserys, even though Rhaenyra has sworn that she remained a virgin.

At high tide, Corliss waits for Viserys to become king. But he takes offense by kneeling before Viserys, as he usually does. As for Rhaenys, he greets his cousin casually, completely oblivious to her status.

At the scene, Viserys learns from Corliss of Rhea’s death, which is described as a hunting accident by Rhaenys. A surprising death for a woman known for her horsemanship and hunting skills. A few absurdities about the misfortune of chance, and we quickly get to the point: his inheritance, which, in the absence of an heir, falls into the demon’s pocket.

But Viserys is not a gossipy man. If he had made this long journey, emptying his bowels, it should offer a bond between Laenor Velarion (son of Corlys and Rhaenys) and Rhaenyra to join forces and ensure the kingdom’s stability.

Burned by their previous exchange, Lord Corliss doesn’t immediately jump for joy and jump right into negotiations. He wants Rhaenyra and Laenor’s children to bear their father’s name, Velarion. We ended up having the same debate that led to the episode of The Crown where Prince Philip was doing everything he could with Elizabeth II to have their children bear the Mountbatten name. in vain

It will be useless again. Viserys insists that children are given the name Velarion at birth, but mandates that the eldest, boy or girl, take the name Targaryen once on the throne. And another insult to Lord Corliss, who collects them! But he still gets it.

At High Tide Beach, Rhaenyra and Laenor also make a deal. Since they must accept this marriage of convenience, they agree to fulfill their duty—to have heirs—but to conduct their sentimental lives as they see fit outside of marriage. Laenor insists.

Together, Lord Corliss and Rhaenys describe their exchange with Viserys and the outcome of the negotiations. However, there is one thing that worries them: Lanore, who is not attracted to women. And Rhaenys fears that this union puts her son in danger. The brilliant strategist has already measured all the upcoming challenges and sees the war of succession that threatens the descendants of Elis Alicent.

Shortly after her walk with Rhaenyra, Laenor meets her lover Sir Joffrey Longmouth, who, unlike Laenor, is enthusiastic about the news of her marriage.

On the return boat, Renira and Christon talk. Anyway, Kristen launches into a monologue: a true declaration of love and a proposal, to say the least, to drop everything to ride off into the sunset with him. More subtly, Renyra replies that she has a responsibility and that her dream of dating Princess Charming will not come true.

He offers her the opposite: to continue their relationship, but outside of marriage. Kristen is devastated. Because by giving in to Renyra’s advances, she lost her honor. The only way to correct her mistake is to marry the one she loves, and even worse if she has to give up all her duties. He leaves disappointed.

Viserys was in dire straits in Port Real. When Christon is ready to sink into his corner, he is summoned by the queen, Alicent. He always has a bad time after the announcement of snake money. He questions her about Rhaenyra’s virtue and the famous night she slept with her beloved uncle. Kristen believes that the Queen knows about Rhaenyra and she doesn’t understand that she is referring to the demon. That’s how he calls himself a criminal, he’s ready to kill himself now that he’s been kicked out. Alicent falls from the clouds. Kristen is ready to go with the rod, but he decides to spare her.

In his room, Viserys is as pale as death, being treated by the Grand Maester for a festering arm. He remains one-on-one with Lord Lionel Strong, his new henchman. He worries about his legacy and the mark he will leave on history. First of all, he is afraid of being forgotten.

It’s time for a long celebration of the princely wedding. The entire Velarion fleet docks at King’s Landing. Each house, starting with the Lannisters, is announced at the entrance to the ballroom. The party is in full swing, but one absence is sorely felt: the queen.

One of the guests, Sir Jerrold, comes to pay his respects and plead his cause after the death of Lady Rhea, his relative. But the Velarions receive a general round of applause for their royal entrance. Kristen, she’s nervous. The bride and groom greet each other and clap their hands again.

Another shows his arrival, although he is alone. It’s a demon, of course. He takes a seat at the end of the table. Viserys then begins his speech to this fine assembly of well-dressed people. But his momentum is interrupted by the arrival of Alicent, dressed in green, signifying war between the Hightowers.

He would come with a knife between his teeth, that would be it. He congratulates Renira on her wedding with bullets for her eyes. Viserys resumes his speech, but has lost the subject a bit. He announces seven days of tournaments and banquets, culminating in the marriage of Rhaenyra and Laenor. And the demon also dies.

It’s time to dance. Raenira and Laenor open the ball. And Uncle Demon wipes his eyes and watches his niece dance. Kristen is still just as upset. After this first dance, the crowd joins the dance floor to the rhythm of the percussion. Alicent prepares to leave the congregation, but on the way he receives the support of his uncle.

Seeing the demon placed at the royal table, Sir Jerrold Royce—Lady Rhea’s cousin—comes to insult her and directly accuses her of murdering the young woman. A charge which the demon takes with great equanimity. He sends the point home and announces that he’s inheriting his late wife’s entire estate, leaving poor Jerrold devastated.

On the dance floor, the demon does his seductive number with Velarion’s girl, Laena. As for Joffrey, he confides in Lenore that he has noticed Rhaenyra’s lover, namely Kristen, showing her bad mood. Which seems to calm Lenore into understanding her future husband’s secret.

Joffrey then approaches Kristen. Frankly, he tells Kristen that he was Lenore’s secret love, but also wants to know about Rhaenyra and her. Kristen remains stoic, but she’s bubbling inside.

The demon leaves Laena to dance with her precious niece. He asks her if this marriage is what she wants. But the discussion between the two turns between provocation and seduction, all in public. The demon almost kisses Rhaenyra under Viserys’ angry but passive gaze.

Then a cry of fear echoes through the room, stopping the music and festivities. As the crowd stirs, Renira falls. We see Lenore running after Kristen, who fails her. He then continues what he started and caused all this commotion by punching Joffrey in the face.

Lord Lionel sends his son, the colossal Harvin Strong, to restore order. He grabs Renira and carries her away on his shoulder. Meanwhile, an out-of-control Kristen rips the flesh (literally) off Joffrey’s face. Before this commotion, the king is almost lost and Lanor finds the lifeless body of her love.

The end of the festivities. Laenor and Rhaenyra were married in the banquet hall itself, with food and blood stains all over the floor. The newlyweds are not at the party, far from it, and say their vows with a funeral head. (We understand them). At the same time, Kristen goes to the gardens, ready to do Harakiri. But Alicent stops him at the last second.

Viserys passes out immediately after the ceremony. Rats come to drink blood Joffrey, who didn’t have time to dry.

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