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House of the Dragon – Season 2, Episode 7 The Red Sowing

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96% Tomatometer 25 Reviews
As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Jacaerys warns his mother that her plan could threaten his future claim to the throne; at Harrenhal, Daemon pressures Lord Oscar Tully to raise up his bannermen.
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House of the Dragon — Season 2, Episode 7

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A new generation of dragon riders takes shape in "The Red Showing," a fast-paced installment that climaxes with a fiery payoff to the season's careful world-building.

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Cast & Crew

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Matt Smith

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Emma D'Arcy

Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

Rhys Ifans

Otto Hightower

Steve Toussaint

Lord Corlys Velaryon ("The Sea Snake")

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Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

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House of the Dragon — Season 2, Episode 7

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Glen Weldon NPR 08/05/2024
This is easily the most dragon-centric, dragon-heavy, richly dragonesque episode of the show yet, which very much is cool. Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Salon.com 08/05/2024
Next to all that posturing, fire, visual effects and screaming, Oscar's machinations and Barnes' performance lend the penultimate episode another type of political heft. Go to Full Review Amanda Whiting New York Magazine/Vulture 07/29/2024
4/5
It was audacious. It was affecting. It’s a pulpy disaster movie nestled inside a stiff fantasy epic. Go to Full Review Anthony Whyte The Movie Blog Sep 1
The episode ramps up as Rhaenyra recruits more potential dragon riders from the extended Targaryen family. It’s part reality show, part survival challenge, as these would-be riders try to bond with dragons. Go to Full Review Federica Bocco Winter is Coming 03/12/2025
B
Where are the stakes? So much filler content for a season with only eight episodes. Go to Full Review Cheryl Eddy io9.com 08/07/2024
The last shot is another priceless Rhaenyra expression, and there’s no mystery at all about what she’s thinking... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis As Rhaenyra looks to gain an advantage by unusual means, Jacaerys warns his mother that her plan could threaten his future claim to the throne; at Harrenhal, Daemon pressures Lord Oscar Tully to raise up his bannermen.
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
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 28, 2024