House Of The Dragon 2 Episode 1 X Review: Netizens Call It 'Slow' But 'Damn Good'

House of the Dragon is back with a new season after two years. Serving as the prequel to the hit TV show Game of Thrones, the second season is based on George R.R. Martin’s book Fire &amp; Blood. It takes place after the death of Rhaenyra Targaryen’s (played by Emma D’Arcy) second-born son, Lucerys’ Luke’ Velaryon. King Aegon II sits on the Iron Throne after the usurpation, supported by Queen Dowager Alicent Hightower (played by Olivia Cooke). The second instalment premiered on June 16 in the US, followed by a June 17 premiere in India.Netizens react to House of the Dragon 2Soon after the first episode premiered on JioCinema Premium, ardent of House of the Dragon 2 watched the first episode and shared their reviews on X. A user shared that the first episode was "slow" and wondered if it could be because they know "most people need to catch up on the story after 2 years".Thoughts on #HouseOfTheDragonS2Ep1 Slow episode, probably because they know most people need to catch up on the story after ~2 years.The greens paid the price for being weakly guarded on the eve of war. Also, I'm glad #HOTD is back! =D#HouseoftheDragon— Vaharamus Galke (@Vaharamus_Galke) June 17, 2024 Another user shared a screengrab from the first episode and wrote, "Jace Your Baby Brother Died and You Serving FACE?"Jace your baby brother died and you serving FACE?#HouseoftheDragon pic.twitter.com/5aspBgLcZa— Riana (@daenerysunnie) June 17, 2024 Another lauded the first episode and wrote, "Damn good episode".So damn fine🥵🥵🥵#HouseoftheDragon https://t.co/qUqwllY9yP— STREAM LUCKY and SUPERWOMAN💜 (@wei_en12200320) June 17, 2024 "Ohhhh That Ending. I’m Going To Need a Minute," wrote another fan.A fan predicted, "This Season Bout To Be Lit"."Can I just say? Their acting so incredible. The GRIEF was so felt," a fan wrote.Can I just say? Their acting so incredible. The GRIEF was so felt.#HouseOfTheDragon #HOTDS2 pic.twitter.com/AzPkwFJADA— Lonsdaleite! SU:Home! BLOOM! 백현이! ✴︎ (@pexolaris) June 17, 2024 What else do we know about House of the Dragon 2?Tom Glynn-Carney, who essays the role of King Aegon II in the show feels that his character in the show has abandonment issues and a guilt complex. Talking about his character, Tom said, “You should never, as an actor, judge a character because I feel like if you judge them you might dislike them and that’s not good. So you have to learn to love them by whatever means that takes. Regardless, I don’t dislike Aegon. I think he’s immensely troubled and very complex, for good reasons.”House of the Dragon season 2, in India, is streaming on JioCinema with new episodes dropping every Monday.

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House Of The Dragon 2 Episode 1 X Review: Netizens Call It 'Slow' But 'Damn Good'

Fans had been eagerly waiting for the second season of House Of The Dragon and as the first episode is out, netizens have shared their first reaction on X.

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