


So far, Otto has gotten rid of Daemon as heir, married his daughter to the king, suggested the king’s daughter marry her brother/Otto’s grandson to secure said grandson’s place on the Iron Throne, and reported dirt on the queen-to-be to the king. In four episodes, this man has proved that he’s a more effective version of everyone’s favorite meddler, Littlefinger. The burning question heading into Episode 5: Who is the most ethically compromised House of the Dragon character?Īrjuna Ramgopal: Otto Hightower is the most ethically compromised person on this show, and it isn’t close. Without further ado, let’s get to this week’s prompt: This is a dialogue for the viewers treating House of the Dragon like a good ol’ mystery box that twists and turns from week to week. If you want to know how the story ends, you could easily Google it-or, you know, read a book.īut since some of The Ringer ’s staff have yet to read any of Martin’s novels, we decided to create this weekly precap for those of you who remain blissfully unaware of what’s about to happen next. Unlike the original series, which ran out of material to adapt by the end of its fifth season, key details from the Targaryen dynasty already have been published in Martin’s fictional history. Martin’s Fire & Blood, takes place nearly 200 years before the events of the original HBO series. The Game of Thrones spinoff, based on George R.R. As you’re probably aware by now, House of the Dragon is a prequel.
