Smallfolk
The common people riot as Targaryen factions maneuver for power.
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"Smallfolk" is the sixth episode of the second season of the fantasy drama television series House of the Dragon, a prequel to Game of Thrones. Written by Eileen Shim and directed by Andrij Parekh, it first aired on HBO and Max on July 21, 2024. The episode focuses on the common people of King's Landing who starve due to the Blacks' shipping blockade and riot against the Greens, while also advancing several character arcs and plotlines.
Background
In the episode, Aemond orders Criston Cole to march on Harrenhal, dismisses Alicent from the Green Council, and instructs Larys to summon Otto Hightower back. Meanwhile, Rhaenyra searches for someone with Targaryen ancestry to become Seasmoke's new rider; Addam of Hull is later chosen by Seasmoke himself. Mysaria sends Targaryen-bannered boats carrying food to King's Landing, earning the smallfolk's praise for Rhaenyra.
Did You Know?
- The episode was written by Eileen Shim, her second writing credit for the series following 'The Lord of the Tides'.
- Paddy Considine returned uncredited as King Viserys Targaryen in Daemon's visions.
- The episode achieved a viewership of nearly 1.3 million during its premiere night on linear television alone, a 5.1% increase from the previous episode.
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- Wikipedia: Smallfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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