S01e06 - La Casa Del Drago

This episode is famous for its mid-season recasting of the show's primary leads. Former Actor (Eps 1-5) New Actor (Ep 6+) Milly Alcock Emma D'Arcy Queen Alicent Hightower Emily Carey Olivia Cooke Laenor Velaryon Theo Nate John Macmillan Laena Velaryon Savannah Steyn Nanna Blondell Behind the Scenes: Director: Miguel Sapochnik. Writer: Sara Hess.

The scenes set in Pentos were filmed in La Calahorra , Spain. Critical Reception La casa del drago s01e06

Some reviewers felt the 10-year jump was jarring and that the rapid introduction and subsequent deaths of Harwin and Laena felt rushed, depriving the audience of deeper emotional attachment. This episode is famous for its mid-season recasting

Laena Velaryon , now married to Daemon Targaryen , faces fatal complications during childbirth. To maintain her dignity as a dragonrider, she commands her dragon, Vhagar , to incinerate her. The scenes set in Pentos were filmed in La Calahorra , Spain

The opening birthing sequence and the introduction of the massive dragon Vhagar were highlighted as technical and emotional peaks.