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Explaining Alicent and Rhaenyra’s Decade-Long Feud
Joanna and Mallory discuss the relationship between the two characters and how each one is constantly trying to one-up the other in various ways
Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin discuss Episode 6 of House of the Dragon and the dynamics between Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen that have persisted after the show took a 10-year time jump. They explain the relationship between the two characters in this episode, and how each one is constantly trying to one-up the other in various ways.
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.’
