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Criston Cole Proposes to Rhaenyra: Explained
Joanna and Mal talk about the dynamic of Criston Cole’s relationship with Rhaenyra, Criston’s true intentions, and how the show continues to convey the emotions of its characters so effectively
Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin discuss the scene from Episode 5 of House of the Dragon in which Criston Cole surprisingly proposes to marry Rhaenyra. They talk about the dynamic of their relationship, Criston’s true intentions, and how the show continues to convey the emotions of its characters so effectively.
Mallory Rubin is the head of editorial at The Ringer and the cohost of ‘House of R’ and ‘Binge Mode.’
Joanna Robinson is a cultural critic appearing on several podcasts, including ‘House of R,’ ‘Prestige TV,’ and ‘Trial by Content.’ Formerly a senior writer at Vanity Fair from 2014-21, she is the author of the New York Times bestselling book ‘MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.’
