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August 4, 2024 107 mins
Welcome back, fellow dragon-riders and Westeros wanderers! Fiona and Emma here, ready to dissect the delicious chaos of Episode 2, "Rhaenyra the Cruel." Buckle up, because this episode had us white-knuckling our seats, gasping at the screen, and laughing at the sheer absurdity of Plotto’s fake news.  First off, let's talk about the dialogue. Whoever penned those lines deserves a golden quill dipped in dragon blood. The verbal sparring was sharper than Valyrian steel, and the tension between Rhaenyra and Daemon was so thick you could cut it with a dagger.  And can we take a moment to appreciate the duel of the century? Brothers at odds, swords clashing, and family drama dialed up to eleven. This wasn’t just a fight; it was a ballet of brutality, a symphony of sibling rivalry. The choreography was so intense, it felt like we were right there in the thick of it. By the time the dust settled, we were picking our jaws up off the floor. But let’s not forget the pièce de résistance: Plotto’s scandalous spin on the news. The man is a maestro of misinformation, crafting tales so wild they make our heads spin. This episode’s fake news had us rolling on the floor with laughter, shaking our heads at the sheer audacity. We can’t wait to see what kind of propaganda he’ll cook up next. Until then, keep your dragons fed and your swords sharp. 

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