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House of the Dragonhas quickly but surely established itself as a force to be reckoned with. While there were skeptics when the show was initially announced, coming off the massive success ofGame of Thronesand the disappointments that came with its finale, they were quickly silenced when the first season began to air.
With the release of the second season, there is no denying that the show is only getting better with each episode it puts out, and nothing showcases this better than the series’ latest release. The fourth episode of the new season,The Red Dragon and the Gold,has just crossed a very impressive milestone that only adds to its acclaim in the eyes of the fans.
House of the Dragon’sHighest Rated Episode
The fourth episode of the latest season ofHouse of the Dragonwas certainly a very thrilling and emotional episode. Showcasing a battle between the dragons and casualties like never before in the spin-off series. The epic battle in the finale moments of the episode ended with so many questions, and the events that led up to it only added to the tension.
With all of this, fans finally got a taste of the violence they loved so much inGame of Thrones. The fate of King Aegon Targaryen was left unconfirmed, and the fan-favorite character,Eve Best’sRhaenys Targaryen,was killed off in the most tragic of ways. With the cinematography, action, acting, and direction, it is safe to say that the episode was one of the best to come out of the franchise as a whole.
While there isn’t much room to disagree on this, a recent milestone only seems to be adding to this belief.IMDbrated the new episode a 9.7 out of 10, making it one of the most highly rated episodes from the entireGame of Thronesfranchise.
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The figure has made the new episode the most highly rated episode from the spin-off series and the fifth highest-rated episode from the entire franchise.
Fans Could Not Be Happier
After the news was announced online, fans were quick to take to X and announce their feelings on the matter. They could not agree more with the rating, calling the entire battle between the dragons a masterpiece in every way possible. There were multiple shots throughout the episode that looked to be straight out of an art museum, which was striking to behold.
One fan pointed out that the fight at its end was something fans were hungry for. Indeed, audiences have been asking for an epic battle sequence ever since the second season began to air, noticing an evident lack of violence compared to its parent series.
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The dragon fighting scenes were art. Watching Cole, a seasoned warrior, petrified by it all was great. Aegon and Aemond’s characterization were amazing as well.
If you still have issues with HOTD, you’re just one of those people who like being edgy. Amazing work.
— 🜲 (@Magma0pus)July 29, 2025
Definitely because of the dragon fight scene, fans been hungry for it
— watala 🦇🦇 (@laur3l_w)July 05, 2025
Couldnt live like a queen but died like onepic.twitter.com/UiTqfuropr
— WizArt the 7th (@7thWizArt)June 22, 2025
This was the best House of the Dragon episode yet and the closest we’ve come to the old Game of Thrones. There’s nothing better on a hot summer Sunday night than watching a great episode of Game of Thrones.
— urban myths, legends (@urbanmyths)July 19, 2025
We’re so backpic.twitter.com/GF6wnewGnj
— DontFadeBob (@FadingBob)June 14, 2025
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Others talked about Rhaenys’s sacrifice, adding that even though she spent her life as the Queen Who Never Was, she died a glorious death of a ruler, fighting for her kingdom and her cause till her very last breaths. One fan even mentioned that the episode made them nostalgic for what it was like to watchGame of Thrones, being the closest thing to it.
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Ananya Godboley
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
