Minor spoilers ahead for "House Of The Dragon" Episode 1!
In case you somehow missed it, House Of The Dragon — the long-awaited prequel to Game Of Thrones that follows House Targaryen's history — is finally here.
Even though the large majority of fans (myself included) were bitterly disappointed with the ending to Game Of Thrones, it seemed like a fair few of us tuned into the first episode of House Of The Dragon. And you know what? Personally, I really enjoyed it.
The storyline is captivating, the characters are interesting and the production value to bring Westeros to life once again is off the charts.
But the standout from House Of Dragon so far has to be its phenomenal cast. In particular, fans singled out Australian actor Milly Alcok, saying that she's already given an "all-time performance" playing Rhaenyra Targaryen.
Milly Alcock has already given an all-time performance as Rhaenyra Targaryen #HouseoftheDragon
milly alcok as rhaenyra targaryen you will always be famous #HouseOfTheDragon
The perfect Dracarys. Milly Alcock you are amazing! #HouseoftheDragon
Milly Alcock ate, im obsessed. #HouseoftheDragon
They also highlighted her flawless execution while speaking High Valyrian, especially in the scene where she says "dracarys".
hearing rhaenyra targaryen say "dracarys" literally gave me chills and flashbacks to when daenerys said it for the first time I cannot wait to see rhaenyra's character develop more over the season #HouseOfTheDragon @binge
can we talk about rhaenyra’s valyrian? milly alcock is AMAZING #HouseoftheDragon #HOTD
I am only 5 minutes into #HOTD and Oh my god Milly’s Valyrian?? She talks like she was BORN with it as a first language
As well as her chemistry with Matt Smith, who plays Daemon Targaryen.
Matt Smith and Milly Alcock as Daemon & Rhaenyra Targaryen are such perfect casting #HouseOfTheDragon
#HouseOfTheDragon EP1 is brilliantly executed, starting the show in such a hypnotizing, shocking manner. The cast is absolutely PHENOMENAL, especially Milly Alcock, who shines as Rhaenyra Targaryen. Production value is expectedly grand. Djawadi's score remains EPIC. I'm invested!
Fantastic first episode of #HouseOfTheDragon. I'm so fucking glad to be back in Westeros. All the plotting and intrigue and scheming with this season is gonna be great. Milly and Matt especially killed their scenes imo
Milly Alcock is doing such a fantastic job as Princess Rhaenyra, I almost don't want to see Emma D'Arcy in her grown up role. I hope #HotD catapults her into more and greater opportunities. #HouseOfTheDragon #HouseOfTheDragonHBO
If you don't know much about Milly, she's an up-and-coming Aussie actor who has appeared in The Gloaming, Reckoning and Upright — but this is her first major international role and she has absolutely killed it.
In fact, Milly was washing dishes in a restaurant and living in her mum's attic when she landed the role of Rhaenyra.
Rhaenyra has already become my favourite House Of The Dragon character and based on Milly's performance, I feel like she's going to be huge. From one fellow Aussie to another, I can't wait to see what else she does.
there’s one thing and one thing only that everyone has to agree about house of the dragon… milly alcock absolutely carried as rhaenyra targaryen. like she’s the moment from the show. Ugh so fucking amazing. #HouseOfTheDragonHBO