House of the Dragon season 2 review: too much possibility

Mysaria, portrayed by Sonoya Mizuno, enlightens Queen Rhaenyra, played by Emma D’Arcy, about the multiplicity of ways a conflict can be resolved. Essentially, she’s suggesting that war doesn’t only occur on battlefields; it also includes political maneuvers, deception, and strategic thinking. It seems that House of the Dragon could benefit from heeding this advice, as the current season’s “war” has largely been characterized by repetitive strategizing with minimal dramatic impact. The narrative often concludes each episode, save for those featuring actual battles, with a hint that “now it’s war,” only to continue with endless council meetings and private consultations instead.







