Ep. 6: Smallfolk (with Sonoya Mizuno and executive producer Sara Hess)
Jul 22, 2024
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Actress Sonoya Mizuno discusses her character's evolving relationship with Rhaenyra, while executive producer Sara Hess offers insights on patriarchy. Topics include power dynamics, strategical maneuvers, and the emotional journeys of characters in House of the Dragon.
Exploration of gender struggles in leadership roles
Psychological journey and internal conflicts of characters
Importance of family dynamics in character development
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Jason and Greta discuss the unrest in King’s Landing as they break down the sixth episode of the season. They talk with executive producer/co-head writer Sara Hess about Rhaenyra and Alicent reckoning with the patriarchy and later, they talk with Sonoya Mizuno (Mysaria) about her character’s evolving relationship with Rhaenyra.
