Criticism of House of the Dragon Season 2’s Sex Scenes

According to popular belief, sex is a powerful selling point, but for House of the Dragon Season 2, it may not be sufficient to win over its fans.

When considering House of The Dragon or its predecessor Game of Thrones, three things will probably be associated with the shows — mortality, mythical creatures, and a significant amount of sexual content.

Despite the popularity of the saying “sex sells”in the past, recent reports suggest that younger generations may not be interested in seeing sex on TV. This trend is evident in the backlash faced by Season 2 of House of the Dragon, with viewers criticizing its “pointless”love scenes.

“Why are Alicent and Cole constantly engaging in sexual activity?”one fan questioned on Reddit. “How does it contribute to the plot? Weren’t their entire characters centered around being morally pure and abstinent?”

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“I could see the purpose if they were demonstrating a growing emotional connection and perhaps shared a kiss before reaching Rooks Rest, but those intimate scenes seem rather unnecessary and detract from the depth of the characters.”

A second individual concurred, stating that the reason for the inclusion of a sex scene between two attractive actors was simply for the sake of it, as they believed that if there had been any real substance to the film, there would have been more character development.

“One commenter suggested that Team Green could become even more despised and serve as a distraction from B&C.”

The unexpected change in the Blood and Cheese storyline in House of The Dragon Season 2 Episode 1 came as a surprise to fans, as it revealed that Cole and Alicent’s affair played a complicit role in the events.

During the couple’s interaction, Blood and Cheese brutally beheaded young Jaehaerys in the presence of Helaena.

Yet, for actress Olivia Cooke, this bed action is a significant turning point for her character.

In her conversation with Digital Spy, she clarifies that for the first time, Alicent had a sense of control over her sexuality and was not bound by her role as a caretaker for her sick husband. Her behavior could be likened to that of a teenager, as it was obsessive and reminiscent of a second puberty.

“Alicent has never experienced these intense emotions before, and they consume her entirely. Whenever she becomes overwhelmed, she has a tendency to act out violently. It’s almost as if she is a boiling pot that overflows. Criston seems to be aware of this and absorbs her outbursts, acting as her punching bag in that sense.”

The second season of House of the Dragon will continue on Max, with Episode 2 set to return on June 22.

Additionally, you can discover other unfamiliar television programs available for streaming during this month.