In the Season 2 finale of House of the Dragon, conversations fill the screen instead of big dragon battles. The lack of action, while a bit of a surprise, gives way for the show’s actors to show off their talents, and put to bed many of the season's central conflicts. At the heart of this, is a fated reunion between Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy).
The two speak as if they’re the only characters present in the world...