It is wartime in the House of the Dragon, fans need to brace themselves as warnings flash yellow and alerts sound everywhere. After the shocking revelations of the first season, anticipation was already at its peak for the second installment. Despite a gradual start, the show has gained momentum like never before. Consequently, as viewers prepare to hit the play button for the fourth episode, online chatter with early reviews has reached emergency levels.

With warfare, politics, and the looming presence of dragons, global fans have posted cautionary notes as the House of the Dragon unleashes its fury and furiousness on the horizon.

In a season marked by political upheaval and breathtaking battles, the fourth episode of House of the Dragon promises to intensify tensions and deepen character dynamics. Set to premiere on July 7, perfect for weekend binge-watching, early reviews have poured in, teasing the excitement that awaits in this upcoming episode. One reviewer has already raised the stakes, suggesting Ewan Mitchell could be in line for an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Aemond Targaryen.

Another reviewer has advised fans to catch up on previous episodes before the premiere to fully ready themselves for what is to come. Acknowledging the slower pace of the first three episodes, they have warned that the fourth episode will be a thrilling rush of events as power dynamics among the Targaryen heirs come to a head. The episode delves into the Blood and Cheese storyline, intensifying tensions between Daemon and Aegon. 

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Besides the early reviews, the trailer for episode 4 has also left fans all the more excited as the clips indicate the incoming of the inevitable dragon-on-dragon war.

The teaser for the fourth episode hints at the Battle of the Riverlands, setting the stage for a dramatic and intense episode in the world of House of the Dragon. The preview opens with soldiers preparing for battle, followed by quick cuts showing Aegon strategizing with his Small Council and Rhaenyra heeding counsel to unleash the Blacks’ dragons. 

The horizon is filled with marching troops and Criston Cole commanding armies, promising an exhilarating sequence that fans have eagerly anticipated. Matt Smith previously hinted that this season will follow the Game of Thrones formula in crafting the dragon dance with its age-old format of archaic representation, and in the curation and execution of the battle sequence, it appears to be living up to its promise to uphold the standards set by its predecessor. 

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