The epic finale is here as Kong and the Justice League must hold the line against the fury of monsters, while they wait for reinforcements to arrive. It’s an all-out chaotic battle as part two begins to wrap up, and the King of the Monsters will be crowned once more!
Justice League Vs. Godzilla Vs. Kong Pt 2 #7. Credit DC Comics. Cover by Christian Duce and Luis Guerrero.
Creative Team: Brian Buccellato (WRITER), Christian Duce (ART and COVER), Luis Guerrero (COLORS and COVER), and Comicraft’s Tyler Smith (LETTERS).
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
The Story:
Buccellato knows how to make a grand finale that hits every incredible beat. This is chaos in its purest form from start to finish. We start with Batman and Harley having a fun and tender moment while we get to see Mothra being brought into the fold. There is a fun and interesting twist involving Aquaman, as we see him being able to communicate with the monsters in a similar way that he does with the sea creatures. It adds an intriguing element to the big final battle.
Brian adds important dialogue. What stands out to me is his ability to let the art do the storytelling in this issue. At the end of the day, it comes down to gigantic titans battling one another, and he delivers just that. This part wraps up with the hope we will get more, and of course, a bit of humor between King Shark and Harley on a beach.
The Art and Letters:
The artwork really tells the story in this big final issue. Christian and Luis deliver on all of the epic moments we would want out of the final battle. It is impressive how Christian is able to make these titans feel strong and appear larger than life while not overcrowding the panels. Some challenging moments between Manhunter, Ghidorah, and the Apes couldn’t have been easy to detail, but Christian does a wonderful job not making it too confusing. When it comes to the coloring, Luis dives deep into the bag of tricks, and it’s like watching a light show on the pages. These beautiful splash pages are met with such beautiful coloring, giving life to each big moment. To hammer home the effects, there are big sound effects across panels that bring home the moments.
Final Thoughts:
Justice League Vs. Godzilla Vs. Kong Part 2 #7 is an epic finale to this installment in the Monsterverse. The art tells most of the story and nails the big beats of the final battle beautifully. It is everything we could have asked for, and I cannot help but feel greedy and need a part 3.
Scarecrow is putting his final plans into motion as Bat-man and Superman play a game of cat and mouse. With Christmas approaching and Gotham in disarray, Gordon has promised the tree lighting to be a safe reprieve from the chaos falling right into Scarecrow’s trap! It is up to Batman and Superman to put differences aside and save Gotham before they tear themselves apart.
The Bat-Man Second Knight #3. Credit DC Comics. Cover by Mike Perkins.
Creative Team: Dan Jurgens (WRITER), Mike Perkins (ART and COVER), Mike Spicer (COLORS), and Simon Bowland (LETTERS).
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
The Story:
As this epic three-issue story wraps up, Dan is pulling out all of the stops to make this incredibly memorable. The issue picks up where we left off with Batman locked in battle with Superman, and I love the way Dan has Bruce using his detective skills to deduce that loud noise can paralyze Superman.
This issue weaves in and out between thriller and sometimes horror as Scarecrow is out to destroy Gotham, but also an interesting take where he is bent on selling his toxin to the Nazis. Living in this world has been incredibly fun, and I hope we can continue to get more of it. The way Bruce and Clark deduce each other’s identities was absolutely clever and such a typical way for them to do so. Jurgens has one final surprise in store as Bruce is settling down?!
There is such a scratchy, horror-fueled vibe to Perkins’s art that leads to some incredible splash pages and monumental moments. The way Scarecrow has this rugged, artistic look to him lends itself to the time period and really makes this feel gritty at times. Spicer’s colors are beautiful and complement the scenes that are set up. There are times when the greens of the background properly convey the chaos, and the way we use the colors to help shape the overall tones of the panels cement this as an all-time story.
When it comes to the costumes, I really enjoyed the subtle changes that were made. Superman is in his usual outfit. The typical red underwear is slightly longer, and again, Batman’s cowl and small details remain just slightly off enough to give this story its own feeling. Overall, the art complements the story perfectly.
Final Thoughts:
The Bat-Man Second Knight #3 is a perfect chapter ending to this unique take on Gotham’s hero. The artwork creates an uneasy feeling, while Jurgens storytelling makes it feel refreshing and gripping. This is a must-read for fans!
The final issue of Temporal is here. With Harper and Savannah trying to figure out what to do with the Temporal Key, they may just solve questions that have existed for a long time.
I can’t explain how happy I was to see Harper play such a prominent role in this issue. It’s crazy because I find myself for the second straight week begging for Stephanie Williams to get a limited series extended into an ongoing. Last week it was Street Sharks, this week it is Temporal. I will ask Williams herself once the issue is out and it’s not spoiling anything for anyone, but I assume the Dr. Fulmore mentioned in the comic is a nod to her partner on the art side for this run, Asiah Fulmore.
At the end of the day comics is still a business so sometimes you get creative teams that work together for the good of the product even if they don’t see eye to eye. That is not the case here, as naming a character after your artist shows that there is a true sense of camaraderie between the writing and visual creative teams on Temporal.
Williams really shined in this issue. The issue was compelling, well written, and a great job of not only tying together existing plot lines, but laying out the potential for future expansion of the Temporal universe. Stephanie Williams continues to be one of the best character writers in all of comics today. Every character in Temporal felt useful and like a part of the story. The narrative of this comic run from beginning to end is a great story that creates investment in the characters in all of the machinations going on in the background.
Art
Temporal #5 cover by Taurin Clarke. Image from Mad Cave Studios.
Asiah Fulmore truly left it all out there for this issue. Issue five bills on what has been a continuously growing narrative and for Fulmore, it caps, some of the most beautiful and evocative images she has crafted for this comic series.
Whether it is scenery or close-ups of the characters, Fulmore’s lines, hit all of the right spots. They add depth and focus to an already compelling story, making the scene as much of a character as the narrative.
D.J. Chavis did an amazing job on coloring this issue. There is a compelling mixture of bright and muted colors. The shading on buildings or faces adds depth to the lines drawn by Fulmore. The color decisions regarding the temporal key are perfect, giving the artifact flavor and uniqueness.
Becca Carey expertly crafts the lettering for this issue. Bubbles flow effortlessly, allowing the reader to always follow a complex narrative. The lettering adds emphasis to Williams’ words, while never distracting from the visual art that Fulmore and Chavis created.
Final Thoughts
With Temporal #5, Stephanie Williams book ends another incredible limited series run. It is stories like Temporal, that show it is only a matter of time before some publisher locks Stephanie Williams into an ongoing series and really gives her a chance to expand and world build. Temporal was a family first character driven sci-fi story and I could not get enough of it.
In Temporal, Stephanie Williams created a brilliant family while showcasing the complex inter family dynamics that many of us experience. One of these things I have really appreciated about this comic run is that even though it has a futuristic setting, it is through the outstanding writing of Stephanie Williams that the character still feels relatable. Allowing you to create a connection with them, and feel invested in their successes and failures.
Fulmore, Chavis, and Carey crafted a beautiful world over the course of five issues. The word felt distinct and unique while showing the obvious inspiration, sci-fi, and Afrofuturism played in crafting the world. The narrative and story was easy to follow, led by in an outstanding letterer. If Fulmore’s art built the world for William’s world, Chavis colors gave them breath.
Overall Grade: 10/10
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Until next time, may your pulls be magical, and your multiverse remain stable!
Wonder Woman is locked in battle against Giganta, and it comes at the risk of civilians. Diana must quickly prioritize brains over brawn if she is going to come out on top. Unbeknownst to her, however, a new player has entered the game and promises to burn her and everything to the ground.
Absolute Wonder Woman #17. Credit DC Comics. Cover by Hayden Sherman and Jordie Bellaire.
Creative Team: Kelly Thompson (WRITER), Hayden Sherman (ART and COVER), Jordie Bellaire (COLORS and COVER), and Becca Carey (LETTERS).
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
The Story:
This may be the most pure strength on strength battle that Kelly has given to us this entire run. But that is not without cleverness that we’ve come to know from Diana, however. I love that this one focuses more on pure strength over magic and everything else, as Diana uses just enough to make herself grow larger. Additionally, as a massive Zatanna fan, it comes as a gigantic relief to see that she was being controlled and isn’t a villain like we were led to believe.
Thompson is setting us up for perhaps Wonder Woman’s biggest test yet, though, as the player known as Albert was called upon by our mystery villainous team. I wasn’t expecting a gigantic flaming skeleton that has the ability to burn and melt anything and everything. We are being set up for her toughest test in battle yet, and I am strapped in!
The Art and Letters:
Sherman and Bellaire bring in the heavy-hitting punches to this issue. As previously mentioned, this one is the most destructive and heaviest fight yet for Wonder Woman. I love how they made both Giganta and Diana truly feel to size during their battle. Especially as Diana had to level up throughout. The detail in the way the two fight captures the collateral damage of battle. The best scene may have been Diana putting Giganta to sleep in the middle of the park, and it was a well-drawn, well-colored, funny ending to this non-stop action. The final scene of Diana’s arm melting off, however, truly left a lasting impression as it sets us up for the next issue.
Final Thoughts:
Absolute Wonder Woman #17 brings in the heavy hits along with an ominous and powerful new villain to the fold in what may be Diana’s toughest fight yet. Pick up the previous trades and get on board it’s not too late!
Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm and Wyatt Russell in “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” premiering February 27, 2026 on Apple TV.
This non-spoiler review was made possible due to screeners from Apple TV.
The Godzilla universe continues to grow and get larger, thanks in part to Apple TV and Legendary Television, which is back with season 2 of the hit show, Monarch Legacy of Monsters. Season 2 picks up where the first left off, showing us the fate of Monarch and the state of the world. As a new Titan emerges from Skull Island, the ramifications will intertwine the past, present, and future of the characters as they face a new threatening event on the horizon.
Whispers of the Past
One thing that I love about this series is how we spend time in the past with characters such as Bill Randa (Anders Holm), Lee Shaw (Wyatt Russell), and Keiko (Mari Yamamoto). Who were the founders and driving force behind Monarch and everything we learn about Godzilla and the Titans. Anders Holm may not have a lot of screen time this season, but Bill is the driving emotional force behind everything that unfolds in season 2. What Anders does with limited screen time is nothing short of incredible, as he fills his scenes with so much powerful emotion. The chemistry between these three continues to be a bright spot, and we do get some heart-racing moments as they navigate their love triangle, family struggles, and uncover more secrets of the world being built.
While I won’t spoil the plot, Bill plays perhaps the most important role in the events that unfold in this season. His research and his never-ending search for Keiko will blow the audiences’ minds with the direction the writers are choosing to take us.
Anna Sawai, Mari Yamamoto, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons and Takehiro Hira in “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” premiering February 27, 2026 on Apple TV.
Titan X
From the jump, we get a surprising amount of time with Titan X, who is this season’s “foe,” and if you came looking for big monsters battling, we even get a fun amount of that as well. What continues to stick with me for this series is how emotional and deep the writers and actors are willing to get. So much of this season revolves around grief, loss, and moving forward. While this is a show about gigantic monsters, its heart and soul lie within the actors and actresses. Ren Watabi (Kentaro) and Anna Sawai (Cate) knock it out of the park in their moments together. Whether through anger or sadness, the duo has you eating out of the palms of their hands.
Kurt Russell (Lee Shaw) still has it himself; there are a surprising number of action sequences with him featured in them as well. When it comes time to turn on the charm, Kurt can flip it on like a switch, and seeing him and Wyatt play the same character could fool us into thinking they truly are one person.
Final Thoughts
Monarch Legacy of Monsters Season 2 takes some incredibly bold swings in terms of future plot threads, and yet they work extremely well. This season is so powerful and emotionally driven that there are times I forgot this was a show about monsters. However, Godzilla and Kong get their moments in the light still, and this is a must-watch for Godzilla fans.
You can watch Monarch Legacy of Monsters Season 2 premiering February 27th on Apple TV and airs weekly with the finale on May 1st, 2026. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch Matt and Chris weekly with their post-show breakdowns. Hop on and let us know what you’re enjoying each week!
Director Adam Davidson has helmed two-parter One Mile, which is currently available for purchase or rent on streaming platforms. The films star Ryan Phillippe as Danny Beckett, is an ex-special forces specialist who is trying to reconnect with the daughter he’s neglected throughout his career. To this end, he volunteers to take Alex (Amélie Hoeferle) to visit several colleges in which she’s expressed interest. Along the way, they find themselves at a campsite just off the One Mile marker on a desolate road where they are besieged by the citizens of a reclusive community, led by Stanley Dixon, played C. Thomas Howell.
One Mile: Chapter One
One Mile: Chapter One plays out like an R-rated, brutal episode of Macgyver with the survival thriller feel of Deliverance or the Wrong Turn reboot of 2021. Phillippe is serviceable as an action hero while still able to elicit empathy in his performance as a father. The visible switch between protector and hunter is well executed, and his ingenuity in the face of overwhelming odds is impressive. The ending of the film feels earned, and honestly, it doesn’t feel fully necessary to watch Chapter Two.
One Mile, starring Ryan Phillippe and C Thomas Howell / Courtesy of Lionsgate Cinema
One Mile: Chapter Two
One Mile: Chapter Two, however, is worth a viewing, especially if you enjoyed the first part. The second film feels more like an extraction film. Like Taken or Rambo: First Blood, Part II, though with significantly less gunplay. By Davidson’s design, the film eschews gunfights to focus on Beckett’s intelligence as a specialist trained to use his environment to his advantage. Alex is shown to be far more resilient and resourceful in this film, as well. It all builds to a satisfying conclusion that feels almost pointedly topical, in terms of community, leadership, and how far people will follow a patriarch as he slides into madness.
Releasing the One Mile duology as two separate films on the same day was an interesting choice, and I was surprised by how and where they were split. To be honest, I was surprised that they were split at all, with each film running ninety minutes and three-hour films being terrifically common for modern audiences.
Chapter Two does suffer from a good deal of flashbacks to achieve its narrative setup. Though I appreciate the care put into illustrating Alex’s PTSD, the beginning of the film does seem to linger too long on her campus life in scenes that end up adding nothing to the overall film. Phillippe is great as Danny, a soldier without a war trying to learn to be a man, a father, and a husband. Ultimately it’s C Thomas Howell who steals the show as Stanley. A larger-than-life patriarch with a no-nonsense approach to leadership. Howell may very well be in his villain era.
I’ll admit that the reason I watched One Mile was the opportunity to interview some of the talent attached. I was able to speak with director Adam Davidson about his approach to filming two consecutive films concurrently and bringing the survival and adaptive qualities of a Special Forces soldier to life on screen.
C. Thomas Howell
But I was most excited to talk to C Thomas Howell, an actor who has been delivering powerhouse performances for over forty years. From working with Francis Ford Coppola in 1983 as Ponyboy in The Outsiders to being a frontrunner for the part of Marty McFly in Back to the Future, to the ultimately regretful misstep of 1986’s Soul Man. Howell has had a storied career.
We here at the Nerd Initiative bullpen love him most especially for his voicework in the DCAU’s Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox and Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay as Eobard Thawne, aka The Reverse Flash, aka Professor Zoom. When I had him on a Zoom call (pun intended), I had to ask him about his stellar work on these projects and was pleased to hear he’s just as much a fan as we are.
One Mile: Chapter One and One Mile: Chapter Two are available to rent or purchase on all streaming retailers.
“How do you wanna do it?” It’s a fairly innocuous question, but, when presented to the right party, it can have far reaching consequences. Gore Verbinski’s ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ is that singular question boiled down to a 2-Hour existential acid trip of a movie. That is in no way a criticism by any means, it’s actually quite the compliment. ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ is the film you get when you mix ‘Groundhog Day,’ ‘The Terminator,’ ‘The Neverending Story,’ and ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ with a pinch of Dungeons and Dragons, a dash of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide and then you hire Terry Gilliam to direct it. ‘GLHFDD’ is a mind bender of a film that you’re not going to want to miss.
The world is in danger. Fortunately, one man has dedicated himself to reliving the same moment over and over again until he complets his very specific mission. If ‘The Man from the Future’ (Sam Rockwell) fails at his mission, the world will end, ushered in by the ever growing presence of AI and technology. Surrounded by an ever changing team cultivated from the various guests in the diner that he is absolutely not robbing, he’ll complete his mission at whatever cost. If this feels like your last Dungeons and Dragons adventure, well then you’ve got the gist of how epic ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ truly is.
Sam Rockwell and Juno Temple in ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.’ Courtesy of 3 Arts Entertainment.
A Pinch of DND, A Dash of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ is a mind bender of a film if I’ve ever seen one. The mixture of different movies, pop culture and genres that permeate throughout the film gives the precise impression of chaos for a film of this stature to work. It is literally made up of a pinch of Dungeons and Dragons with a dash of LSD. ‘GLHFDD’ grabs the audience from the word go and takes them on an adventure they will never forget, nor should they. It’s fun and quirky, irreverent and mind bending, but it has a lot of heart too. There are moments of heartbreak that happen with the chaos. Those moments feel just as pertinent to the overall narrative as the rest of the acid trip that is taking place on screen.
The storyline carefully composed by Gore Verbinski feels like it could be different with each successive watch. You will never see ‘GLHFDD’ the same way twice. It truly lives up to the feeling of being a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. A rogue stranger shows up in a pub and recruits the various people within it to complete a specific task. That is about as Dungeons and Dragons as you’ll ever get without having Dungeons and Dragons literally in the title. That ‘choose your own adventure’ style of storytelling makes ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ a film that anyone who sees it will go back to.
Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Asim Chaudhry, Zazie Beetz, Michael Peña, Georgia Goodman, and Haley Lu Richardson in ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die.’ Courtesy of 3 Arts Entertainment.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Films such as ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ do NOT work without the cast to back it up. ‘GLHFDD’ to its credit has put together one of the best casts of the year. Possibly the last two years. Top to bottom each actor puts on a clinic in their respective roles.
Of course, it all begins with Sam Rockwell.
Rockwell is a superb actor, who I’ve long been a fan of, and that fact is very apparent with this performance. The action, the comedy, the entirety of the plot all flow from Rockwell. He takes the reigns and takes not only his motley crew of terrified adventurers, but the audience as well, on a balls to the wall sci fi adventure that draws the audience in and leaves them wanting more. Rockwell is quirky and odd, but also matter of fact. It’s apparent this isn’t his first time attempting this mission and so it’s important to have a level of disillusionament and matter of factness. He’s quick to prove he’s who he says he is and that comes through clearly with how quickly he responds when the adventurers don’t exactly believe him.
Of course, this no ‘Moon,’ and thus Rockwell is not a one man show. His energy had to be met by each of his castmates. They deliver in spades. Michael Peña and Zazie Beetz were such a hilarious pairing that I hope they make more movies together. The chemistry is undeniable.
Haley Lu Richardson is another standout of ‘GLHFDD’ as Ingrid, the ‘what do I have to lose, I might as well go’ member of the group. It’s very clear there was more to Ingrid than what the film initially lets on. Richardson, who is from the current time, has no clue what her future holds, but can sense that there is more to her based upon things that “the man from the future” does and says. Richardson plays Ingrid as the girl boss that she is, stepping up at all of the right moments when she’s needed most. Her performance in this film was exceptional.
Courtesy of 3 Arts Entertainment.
Final Thought:
‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ is one of the few films that I’ve walked out of and thought immediately, “I can’t wait to see the sequel.” With this film, I left thinking, “Man, I hope they make all of the different variants of the film I’ve been thinking about in my head.” The story is so full that it can go anywhere and everywhere all at once. It was an adventure through and through. ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ is one of the best experiences I’ve had not only in a theater, but with a film.
*WARNING: SOME CONTENT IN TONIGHT’S EPISODE MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR VIEWERS. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN A VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, THE SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE IS AVAILABLE 24/7 AT 1-800-656-4673.
The Recap:
*** Warning: Potential Spoilers Ahead ***
Dana takes her understudy with her to examine a sexual assault victim. Dana (Katherine LaNassa) and Emma (Laetitia Hollard) enter the triage room where the victim is sitting and proceed to start the exam. This sequence runs throughout the episode and can be very difficult to watch at times as the victim recounts what happened and tries to play it off because it was someone she knew who was simply drunk. Katherine’s acting in this episode truly blew me away because it is such an important and heavy topic, but from the jump, Dana enters a motherly-like mode and never pressures the victim nor makes her feel less than.
Dana not only makes the patient feel more at ease but also does so for Emma. Who has never experienced something like this before. Laetitia’s acting stands out immensely because there is a scene where she walks with the patient to get food, and when they return, the patient agrees to go through with the exam. This is the first time we see Emma step up, feel confident, and take control. The acting from the three women throughout this entire episode is so powerful and portrays the reality of these tense situations, down to even the cops forgetting to pick up previous evidence.
Photograph by Warrick Page/HBO Max
Meanwhile, Santos is working with the deaf patient who came in and is having an issue with the computer translator as their connection breaks up, causing a barrier in communication. As this is going on, we see Dr. J and Dr. Al-Hashimi talking with the parents of the teenager who was brought in. Dr. Al-Hashimi begins to have another panic-type moment, where we see hints of her breaking down due to something we have yet to discover. Dr. Moham is still convincing Mr. Diaz to stay at the hospital despite his fears of medical debt his family is incurring without knowing about.
The episode ends with the announcement of a cyber attack. To prevent it from happening to The Pitt, they are shutting down all electronic systems, leaving them to work off a whiteboard. Back to old school methods for the foreseeable future.
Photograph by Warrick Page/HBO Max
Overall Thoughts:
On the heels of an already intense and emotional episode 6 ending, The Pitt ramps up the heaviness by dealing with more real-world traumatic events. Not every ER visit will have physical evidence on the outside, and they do not shy away from the realities that many women face every day. On top of that, we see the real world fears that Mr. Diaz continues to bring to light: that healthcare is failing in America. Medical debt is forcing patients to decide whether to fight to survive, while leaving their family bankrupt, or simply choosing to die or live a life in pain.
We are nearly midway through this season, and there remains some foreshadowing with Dr. Robinivitch and his upcoming motorcycle adventure. The sweltering heat, combined with a cyber attack and shutting down systems, begins to close the walls in on our cast and the audience alike. Showing what makes The Pitt such an incredible drama.
The Pitt airs on HBO Max every Thursday at 9 pm EST. Let us know your thoughts on tonight’s episode below!
“In Draw Your Weapons, if someone draws it, the world has to deal with it, including weapons, gadgets, monsters, ill-advised plans, you name it! It’s fast, loud, and art-first, with big punk/DIY energy and zero interest in playing it safe.”
The cast for the series includes:
GM: Josh Knapp(Writer On The Tonight Show)
Play By Play Commentators: Blaine Capatch(Writer & Stand Up Comedian)& Chris Prynoski(Founder & CEO At Titmouse Animation Studios)
Rashawn Scott(Actor On HBO Max’s South Side & Cast Member On Dimension 20: Burrow’s End)
Sean Glaze(Storyboard Artist On Chicago Party Aunt & Regular Show)
Heather Mahler(Artist)
Jason Charles Miller (Musician)
The show will be set in Port Promise, and also beyond the city for some increasingly unhinged quests. The fans will also be able to get involved by using CR’s art submission form to have their drawings featured on the show. The series premieres exclusively on Beacon on February 25th, with episodes releasing on Wednesdays for the 11-episode season.
One response to “Critical Role And Titmouse Announce Draw Your Weapons”
Ritz
Ooh, incredibly tempting to send something in for the art submissions. Great article!
We are finally back in the world of House of The Dragon and I couldn’t be any happier.
The teaser trailer dropped today, and there is a lot to await the viewers. As previously explained, Prince Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is not on the throne at the moment, and Prince Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) is now in the King’s place. Aemond questioned his mother, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and asked simply, “Where were you?” What I love about this show is you can see the power dynamics, and it is simple and precise. In the next moment Princess Rhanerya (Emma D’Arcy) explains that Alicent will open the gates of the Red Keep, and surrender to Rhaneyra. Her child, Jacaerys (Harry Collett) mentions to her that Alicent can’t be trusted.
We get glimpses of Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), as it shows him fighting, and those glimpses are filled with curiosity and worry at the same time. Meanwhile, Aegon is traveling with Lord Larys (Matthew Needham). Maybe that is a sign since Aegon was severely injured. He has a mentor that helps him navigate his disabilities.
Lord Coryls (Steve Touissant) is also shown, and it seems that he is engaging in a battle. It seems that it might be a real show down, and this is a chance for him to show his skills outside of the sea. Of course there are dragons, and fights that I can’t wait to see. Seeing all of these characters is really exciting, and to just land back into the world is even more exciting.
Referencing the books, they are still following some of the timelines from George R.R. Martin’s books. I am really excited to see all these battles on screen. The remaining question is, who will be on top at the end of this?
House of The Dragon premieres in June only on HBO Max.
