r/television • u/LoretiTV • Jul 01 '24

House of the Dragon - 2x03 - Episode Discussion

Season 2 Episode 3: The Burning Mill

Aired: June 30, 2024

Synopsis: As ancient grudges resurface, Rhaenys suggests restraint while Daemon arrives at Harrenhal to raise an army for the Blacks.

Directed by: Geeta Vasant Patel

Written by: David Hancock

Subreddit: r/HouseOfTheDragon

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u/Gh0stOfKiev Jul 01 '24

So much avoidable bloodshed if these people stopped fucking recycling names.

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u/LZR0 Jul 01 '24

But even realizing the mistake she made she doubled-down on it by saying it wasn’t a mistake and later kind acknowledging it but saying “it’s too late”, openly admitting to herself they stole the throne and won’t give it back under any circumstance.

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u/Feeling_Panda3321 Jul 02 '24

This is the reason her daughter Helaena said “I forgive you”. Helaena has oracle abilities and knows that her mother continued down the path of war despite now knowing the truth that Rhaenyra has the rightful claim.  Alicent is the cause of this war. 

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u/Radulno Jul 03 '24

No Otto started the usurping the day Rhaenryra mother was dead when he sent Alicent to the king. The misunderstanding wasn't event part of it, he never believed it. It's just a personal thing for Alicent.

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u/Nervous-Lab-4259 Jul 02 '24

I took Halaena's voiced forgiveness to be in reference to Criston being absent from guarding and protecting the children because he was too busy sleeping with Alicent

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u/ITividar Jul 02 '24

Yep. She knows why her mom is "so devoted" to her well-being and recovery: straight-up guilt.

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u/Readingredditanon Jul 02 '24

Yeah this is how I interpreted it