Why is everyone talking about Larys Strong?

HBO’s House of the Dragon is one of the biggest series of the year, and it proves its mettle every week with episodes that keep its audience on the edge of their seat. The show, streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in India, is a gripping drama that reveals new characters and layered subplots that add depth to its narrative. Episodes drop on the platform every Monday at 6:30 AM at the same time as the US telecast. In the latest episode of House of the Dragon, the plot thickens further with the character of Larys Strong (Matthew Needham). 

In episode 5, we were introduced to Larys Strong, also known as Clubfoot, as someone observant who knows every little secret hidden in King’s Landing. In this regard, he appears to resemble the Master of Whisperers from Game of Thrones, but episode 6 reveals that there may be a more apt comparison from the Game of Thrones universe. 

Episode 6 brings in a time jump and in the ten years that have passed, Clubfoot has become Queen Alicent’s (Olivia Cooke) closest confidante. However, it looks like he is not only someone who listens but also someone who acts. He is very capable of pulling strings behind the scenes to benefit the Queen and perhaps even himself. He commits the murder of his father and brother on the Queen’s behalf, making her an unwilling accomplice in his pursuit of power. In Game of Thrones, Littlefinger was a similar kind of schemer, collecting debts and obligations that would pay handsomely in the future. He revealed information when it would best serve him, made alliances only to abandon them when better opportunities presented themself and wove a tangled web of secrecy. With the same investment in climbing the ladder of influence, his evolving dynamic with a lady of privilege and the capacity to go to any length to get what he wants, Clubfoot may potentially follow in his footsteps and it’ll be interesting to see how his character fares in the upcoming episodes. 

It appears that House of the Dragon has re-introduced the dishonest man who works behind the scenes, and it’s glorious. Clubfoot may only be getting started, and witnessing his machinations unfold on the screen could be a thrilling watch. What will Larys Strong do next? Will he maintain his upper hand over Queen Alicent? Or will his plans be thwarted by unforeseen circumstances? Only time will tell. 

~ Tune in every Monday to watch the quest for power and the Iron Throne unfold in House of the Dragon, streaming exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar in India ~

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