There's a whole lotta labour going on in the Seven Kingdoms. Last night's House of the Dragon revolved around children and giving birth. It also featured a time jump of ten years so several performers were recast, something I wish hadn't been done. It was a good episode but not quite as strong as previous episodes, an unfortunate thing since it needed to carry new stars.
Emma D'Arcy is 30 and Milly Alcock is 22. A person's face doesn't change so much in those years. I know Alcock was supposed to be playing younger than she was but if she can play 17 at 22 I don't see why she couldn't play 27. D'Arcy has a completely different energy about her, not to mention a more aquiline nose. But, oh well. She gives a good performance.
It's weird no attempt was made to make Ser Cristen Cole look older. If they weren't going to recast him they should have at least given him a big beard or something.
I don't think I'll mind Olivia Cooke as Allicent though she and Cristen Cole weren't served well by last night's teleplay. They came across more as straight forward villains, even when Allicent is shocked at the end by the murders she'd inadvertently instigated. I'd also really like to know how and why Cole was excused for beating that guy to death last week.
Meanwhile, Daemon fortunately remains Matt Smith and is dealing with his own problems across the sea. Mostly brooding though.
This was a decent enough bridge episode.
House of the Dragon is available on HBOMax.
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