As a long-time fan of George R.R. Martin’s epic saga, I have eagerly anticipated the arrival of ‘House of the Dragon.’ And let me tell you, the latest episode, “The Red Sowing,” was nothing short of exhilarating! The rise of Ulf the White and Hugh Hammer as dragon riders is a game-changer that flips one of the series’ most significant themes on its head.
In the recent episode of “House of the Dragon” titled “The Red Sowing,” Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) managed to secure an advantage against the Greens by bringing large numbers of commoners to Dragonstone. Although Prince Jacaerys (Harry Collett) disapproved, two new dragon riders – Hugh Hammer (Kieran Bew) and Ulf the White (Tom Bennett) – emerged from the chaos.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bennett, who portrays Ulf the White, discussed the impact this moment has on the show. As Bennett explains, this event is crucial because it inverts one of the series’ primary themes. Previously marginalized and overlooked, now for the first time, one of their own from the common people will ascend to a position of power.
1. Ulf is incredibly poor, living in squalor, oppressed by the upper class his whole life. Now, he’s found himself in possession of a powerful weapon – a nuclear bomb. This change in circumstances is immense. We’ll observe how he chooses to handle this newfound power.
In most instances, the storyline of ‘House of the Dragon’ primarily revolves around the nobility. The ruling class in Westeros, the highborn, generally pay little heed to those who aren’t part of the aristocracy. The episode titled ‘The Red Sowing’ emphasizes this dynamic repeatedly: dragon trainers discard Rhaenyra because she seeks to elevate the common folk, and Jace labels commoners as “mongrels.”
Who are House of the Dragon’s ‘Dragonseeds’?
Ulf the White and Hugh Hammer aren’t exclusively of low birth status, as suggested in “House of the Dragon.” The show has hinted that not only Valyrians can ride dragons, but it’s yet to be determined if this is true. So far, every dragon rider in the series has some connection to the Targaryen or Valyrian lineage.
In “Smallfolk,” Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty) takes on the role of Seasmoke’s dragon rider. He is the illegitimate son of the Valyrian Lord, Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint). Hugh Hammer discloses in “The Red Sowing” that his mother was once a Targaryen princess who strayed from her royal path and ended up in a brothel. However, Ulf himself cannot confirm any ties to House Targaryen. Nevertheless, his blonde hair hints at Valyrian descent.
It’s quite possible that this was the intention. In the world of Westeros, there’s little distinction between the nobility and commoners. Even those with Valyrian lineage aren’t automatically granted highborn status, as demonstrated by Hugh Hammer and Ulf the White.
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2024-07-30 19:01