‘House of the Dragon’ fans left reeling after “heartbreaking” new episode

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Warning: Spoilers AheadDevoted fans of House Of The Dragon have been left reeling by the “heartbreaking” events at the climax of the show’s new episode.The second season of the Game Of Thrones prequel series, based on George R.R.

Martin’s 2018 book Fire & Blood, is being released in weekly episodes, with the fourth having arrived last night (July 7) on HBO in the US.The season picks up following King Aegon II’s coronation and the death of Queen Rhaenyra’s son, with House Targaryen divided in two.

With Aegon II ruling from the Iron Throne, Rhaenyra and her Black Council consider their next move, with civil war looming.In the aftermath of the shocking events at the end of episode four, in which Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best), ‘The Queen Who Never Was’, is killed along with her dragon Meleys, many fans took straight to social media to share their reactions.“Salute to House of the Dragon,” wrote one X user. “Which just dropped an all-timer of a Game of Thrones episode in what’s already been a spectacular season, so far.”“That was one of the greatest fantasy battles ever put to screen.

Jaw-dropping & heartbreaking in equal measure. I’m devastated.”Salute to House of the Dragon, which just dropped an all-timer of a Game of Thrones episode in what’s already been a spectacular season, so far.