Sex, blood, violence, gore – Game Of Thrones fans know what to expect from the fantasy series franchise by now. And to be honest, House Of The Dragon lived up to expectations.
, it’s almost guaranteed that the sides of my fingers and cuticles will be the target of mindless picking. I’m not always wholly aware I’m doing it until a glance down at my hands reveals skin that is red, raw and often bleeding.
Like Alicent, it’s almost like you’re in a trance when the picking takes place and, indeed, later on in the first episode, her father has to tell her to “stop that”. It’s an exact scene that has played out in my own childhood but, of course, in this context, it is after Alicent has been urged to “comfort” the King. So, the stress is indeed warranted.
Even when she goes to the King’s chambers, she may be holding a book to read to him, but her fingers work quickly and subtly, continuing to pick at her nails. And it’s part of Alicent’s character trait that many female viewers have picked up on.The small detail really was a “blink and you may miss it” moment.will be released weekly every Monday at 2am and 9pm on Sky Atlantic, and they will also be available to stream on Now with an entertainment membership.
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