The historical precedent would probably Macedonian Greek\Eastern influenced royalty (such as in Egypt) post Alexandrian conquests
The Porkchop Express said:
Princess Rhaenys was the big winner of the throne room scene. Didn't have to grovel, secured her granddaughter's legacy, and got rid of her biggest rival without lifting a finger.I find her the most likable character by a long stretch.
The Ptolemaic rulers of Egypt would marry their siblings. Cleopatra was supposedly married to her brother before she hooked up with Julius Caesar.JJxvi said:
The historical precedent would probably Macedonian Greek\Eastern influenced royalty (such as in Egypt) post Alexandrian conquests
She said that was a dirty lie until her dying day. She truly was the Queen of Denial.Belton Ag said:The Ptolemaic rulers of Egypt would marry their siblings. Cleopatra was supposedly married to her brother before she hooked up with Julius Caesar.JJxvi said:
The historical precedent would probably Macedonian Greek\Eastern influenced royalty (such as in Egypt) post Alexandrian conquests
deer corn said:
Watching that reaction video, and seeing Viserys half gold face...retro-active foreshadowing of a latter Viserys that wore a full gold face.
Martin, you evil genius.
easttexasaggie04 said:
So is the Sea Snake dead or just dying? What if he recovers and all that song and dance was for nothing?
iirc they said something about a grievous wound possibly poisoned and lost at see, but was still making popcorn at the time so may have missed somethingM.C. Swag said:
Yea I need to rewatch the opening scene because i didn't quite catch what exactly happened with him. I thought they said he was like 'lost at sea'? but he's also sick?
I didn't really understand what his issue/status was. Like, did they know where he was, but unsure he's mentally well? or he was mentally unwell and is also now missing?
I think they had to maneuver ahead of time or else it would likely be too late after he is dead. Luke would have become the lord automatically.easttexasaggie04 said:
I just figured they would wait until he was confirmed dead to start all the proceedings.
Kirky said:
Anyone else have concerns for the pacing of the show? Apparently 40 total episodes are needed to tell the full story. However, I recently finished the book and the actual "dance of the dragons" seems to happen relatively quickly. I'm probably concerned about nothing, but I feel like they'll have to really drag it out to make 40 episodes work.
Looking at the wiki of ice and fire for Dance of the Dragons (spoilers if you check this yourself), S1 E1-8 are essentially the prelude to the dance. It then lists the main events of the Dance and the Aftermath. There's 30 or so key events, but you'd struggle to fill an hour-long episode with each one. Makes me feel like we're due for some boring filler episodes just to stretch the story to 4 seasons.
Overall, I like the show a lot so far. It crushes the dumpster fire that is The Rings of Power, which I'll sadly continue to hate watch.
both Alicents > better than both RanayrasTCTTS said:
As much as it sucks to lose Milly Alcock, we're at least gaining one of the best actresses of her generation in Olivia Cooke (as the older Alicent). It's weird, though, as she doesn't look much older than her younger counterpart, where as Emma D'Arcy obviously does.
I'm not a huge fan of the progression of time/changing of actors overall, as one of the main attractions of great TV is falling in love with a specific cast, and getting to revisit that same cast week after week, year after year. But I'm willing to give this little experiment a chance and then see how I feel at season's end.
AgreedTCTTS said:
No one was triggered. It's just a bad look, watching a handful of Aggies publicly disparaging a woman's looks on the internet, in the year 2022, and a few of us noted as much. No one said you don't have the "right" to post your opinion, nor did anyone say you had to find her attractive, or agree with the way she chooses to express herself. We simply commented that it was somewhat cringeworthy to read, and expressed bewilderment at you becoming so unhinged over the matter, considering it affects your life in no way, shape, or form. That's it and that's all.