'House of the Dragon' episode 7: Show begins with a funeral

The late life and death of Laena Verlaryon was a rushed plotline in episode 6.

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But House of the Dragon puts some respect on her name at the opening of episode 7.

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We begin with a funeral for Laena in Driftmark. All the faces we've come to know are present.

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Rhaenyra and Daemon are at the same place at the same time again.

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Even Otto Hightower is back. Since Lord Strong died, Hightower is once again Hand of the King.

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