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Avery Oliver

A photo illustration of the cast of women from House of the Dragon.
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Why Is ‘House of the Dragon’ Afraid of Violent Women?

The most recent episode of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” gives us hope, but, unlike “Game of Thrones,” the series borders on misogyny in its resistance to violent women.

Avery Oliver

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