‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Episode 6 Review - Find Me a Rider for the Dragon

Aemond, with each passing day, seems to be getting worse. I am not referring to his health but his position as Prince Regent. Under his rule, the poor people face starvation and gossip about the feasts served at the castle. I started thinking about the Ambani wedding, as it, too, has turned many people sour. Social media is filled with comments criticizing this obscene display of wealth at a time when many citizens are suffering from unemployment. Do the Ambani's care? No. Does Aemond care? No. Perhaps, after the dragons, it's this one-eyed prince who oozes menace. His heart has become so cold that he doesn't flinch before firing Alicent from her council position. And look how coldly he "greets" his brother, Aegon. Yes, Aegon is alive, but not very well. Don't expect his healing process to grow faster because Aemond has ordered the doctor that his brother needs plenty of rest.

Rest is a word that remains far away from Rhaenyra's head. She wants a rider for her dragon, Seasmoke, and chooses Ser Steffon as a potential candidate. The knight in shining armor feels elated at the prospect. Rhaenyra, obviously, warns him about possible fatal consequences, but Steffon doesn't want to let go of an opportunity like this. With a mix of fear and confidence, he stands in front of the dragon while Rhaenyra and her son watch everything from a distance. Well, these giant beasts know how to play pranks. Their hoax, however, proves to be dangerous for other people. No one is seen laughing at the end, except for maybe the dragon, who must be thinking, "Gotcha, stupid human!"

Then there is Daemon, who...well, continues to be haunted by visions. He storms out of the castle, meets Alys, and complains that someone is feeding him poison. Wake up Daemon and ask, "Can that "someone" be Alys?" She is such a mysterious character. She enters the frame without any warning and leaves behind odd signals. Here, she lifts her hand, and suddenly, as if by magic, a bird perches on her arm. Before leaving Daemon, Alys tells him, "Do nothing now. In three days' time, the winds will shift." One can almost hear the creators whispering, "Wait for the last episode." We are waiting all right. Just don't leave us disappointed.

Let's return to the food issue that is affecting the citizens, thanks to Aemond. Rhaenyra, with Mysaria's help, sends "gifts" to disrupt the peace and flame the anger, leading to a stampede-like situation. Alicent and Helaena are caught in the middle of all this chaos and "Long live Queen Rhaenyra" slogans. Mission accomplished. Rhaenyra should thank Mysaria for her plan. Kind words are exchanged, along with a warm embrace. In a world where men dismiss women from council meetings so that they can focus on domestic burdens, two female characters recognize each other's strengths and weaknesses and alleviate their pains with kisses. The relief might be temporary because there is a war ahead, but at least for a few seconds, the world becomes a better place for them.

Final Score- [7/10]