This episode of Lady Comic Book History features Alexandrea Callaghan and Maria (@mariawatcheseverything) discussing the portrayal of women in House of the Dragon, specifically Rhaenyra and Alicent. I have already done a comparison of the show against the book. And a recap/review of every single episode. Now we have added another person to the discussion. I will also be doing a full video essay with a scene by scene analysis.
The women of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon provide fertile ground for analysis. The portrayal of women in media is always complex, and often when writers aim to portray something feminist or empowering, the opposite effect occurs. Today, they discuss the women of House of the Dragon, specifically Rhaenyra and Alicent, whose portrayals have sparked considerable debate online regarding the show’s feminist credentials.
Ultimately, House of the Dragon feels like a fanfiction version of Fire and Blood. The characters are nearly unrecognizable from their source material, making it difficult to maintain audience connection. This is reflected in the viewership numbers: Season 1 averaged 29 million viewers, whereas Season 2 averaged 25 million. This decline in quality is evident to both book fans and newcomers alike.
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