Journey Joe dives deep into the fractured relationships and rising tensions of House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 2, "Rhaenyra the Cruel." From Aegon's throne room tantrums to Rhaenyra and Daemon's explosive confrontation, we explore how the Targaryen civil war is tearing families apart. Joe breaks down the episode's key moments, including Otto's masterful propaganda funeral, the tragic Cargyll twin duel, and the growing focus on smallfolk perspectives. We'll analyze the performances, dissect the political maneuvering, and speculate on what's next for our favorite dragon riders. Plus, our weekly "Dracarys or Dracar-miss" segment highlights the best and worst of Westerosi fashion and fight scenes. Whether you're Team Black, Team Green, or Team Chaos, this episode of TV in the Basement has all the fiery takes you need on the latest from the Seven Kingdoms.

Journey Joe dives deep into the fractured relationships and rising tensions of House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 2, "Rhaenyra the Cruel." From Aegon's throne room tantrums to Rhaenyra and Daemon's explosive confrontation, we explore how the Targaryen civil war is tearing families apart. Joe breaks down the episode's key moments, including Otto's masterful propaganda funeral, the tragic Cargyll twin duel, and the growing focus on smallfolk perspectives. We'll analyze the performances, dissect the political maneuvering, and speculate on what's next for our favorite dragon riders. Plus, our weekly "Dracarys or Dracar-miss" segment highlights the best and worst of Westerosi fashion and fight scenes. Whether you're Team Black, Team Green, or Team Chaos, this episode of TV in the Basement has all the fiery takes you need on the latest from the Seven Kingdoms.