Discussion of House of the Dragon, Season 1, Episode 7: "Driftmark"

This week's episode of Macbeth is a glorious remix of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth killing King Duncan (with a dagger, while she emasculates him, in a safe fortress, etc.). Don't worry, Cam explains the connection in passionate detail. As we approach the final time jump the hosts discuss pacing and its effect on our expectations. We also game out various sketchy characters' loyalties, including stay-at-home-dad Daemon, freaky Larys, and House Velaryon as a whole. We debate the idea that HOTD in itself has become "Team Rhaenyra". We throw some cold water on Laenor's happy escape, and explore Viserys' legacy spread across newly central characters. Finally, we discuss the controversial low lighting of the night scenes and potential artistic and thematic explanations for it.

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