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House of the Dragon – Season 2, Episode 3 The Burning Mill

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House of the Dragon – Season 2, Episode 3

The Burning Mill

Aired Jun 30, 2024

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As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests that Alicent may see reason while the men around her seek bloodshed; Ser Criston proposes a bold scheme; Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.

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Underscoring the pains Rhaenyra takes to avert war, "The Burning Mill" is an agonizing trudge towards inevitable catastrophe.

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Glen Weldon

NPR

08/05/2024

I guess we’re supposed to see it as her recognition of the friendship they once shared, but boy howdy does it not make sense.

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Ben Dowell

The Times (UK)

07/03/2024

4/5

It was a finely crafted hour of TV...

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Kayleigh Dray

AV Club

07/01/2024

A-

All in all, it’s an excellent installment of House Of The Dragon, and it builds incredibly well on the slow-burning tensions that have been exposed in the first two installments of this season.

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Anthony Whyte

The Movie Blog

Sep 1

Despite its flaws, House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3 is a thrilling and visually stunning episode. While it has pacing issues and underdeveloped subplots, the powerful performances and breathtaking visuals make up for these shortcomings.

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CK Anderson

Loud and Clear Reviews

08/13/2024

Now, the table is set, and the dominoes are cascading down. All that’s left to do is watch how they fall.

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Cheryl Eddy

io9.com

07/05/2024

Ah, the Riverlands. A place of green fields, picturesque windmills, and generations-long feuds between adjacent houses...

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Synopsis

As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests that Alicent may see reason while the men around her seek bloodshed; Ser Criston proposes a bold scheme; Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.

Director: Geeta Vasant Patel
Creator: Ryan Condal
Executive Producer: George R.R. Martin, Ryan Condal, Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin De La Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis
Network: HBO
Rating: TV-MA (L|V)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date: Jun 30, 2024