The latest episode of the HBO drama House of the Dragon introduced Archie Barnes as Oscar Tully, the grandson of House Tully’s head, who has caught everyone’s attention with his standout performance.
And the 18-year-old actor’s assertive portrayal of putting Matt Smith’s Daemon on the defensive is earning widespread praise from fans. Many have drawn comparisons to Bella Ramsey’s Lyanna Mormont from Game of Thrones, highlighting the striking similarities in their commanding presence.
The New Head of House Tully Makes a Strong Debut in House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon intensifies fans’ interest as Season 2 nears its finale. The latest episode continues to follow Rhaenyra Targaryen’s quest for dragonriders.
Following Addam of Hull with Seasmoke, Rhaenyra’s expanding dragonriding team added Ulf the White and his dragon Silverwing, and Hugh Hammer with Vermithor.
Meanwhile, Daemon Targaryen encounters a formidable new ally in Oscar Tully, the new head of House Tully. Despite his personal disdain for Daemon, he agrees to help him due to his family’s fealty to Rhaenyra.
However, much to everyone’s surprise, he turned things around by challenging Daemon’s authority and forcing him to execute Lord Blackwood for crimes he committed on Daemon’s orders.
Knowing that Daemon ordered Blackwood to commit such heinous crimes against his rivals, Oscar was aware of the hold he had on Dameon in front of the other lords. And actions forced Daemon to behead his most powerful soldier in the Riverlands.
Portrayed by Archie Barnes, Oscar’s decisive and bold actions have made a notable impact, establishing him as a key figure in the ongoing conflict. The actor has earned considerable acclaim from the show’s fans for his performance.
Archie Barnes’ Oscar Tully Brings Back Lyanna Mormont Vibes
Fans of House of the Dragon have enthusiastically praised Archie Barnes for his standout performance in Season 2, Episode 7. As the young head of House Tully, Barnes has captured viewers’ attention, with some even drawing comparisons to Lyanna Mormont from Game of Thrones.
Introduced in Season 6, Lyanna Mormont, who takes on as the head of House Mormont after her mother Maege Mormont’s death, appears as a fierce, competent, and commanding leader, despite her young age.
Portrayed by Bella Ramsey, the character marked the actress’ first credited role and soon became a fan favorite. She also received much acclaim for her performance from fans and critics alike.
Oscar Tully brought back memories of Lyanna Mormont 🥹 #HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/ESTfDnZaOc
— Jon Snow (@LordSnow) July 29, 2024
Close enough, WELCOME BACK LYANNA MORMONT #HouseOfTheDragon pic.twitter.com/cgUk8Dr9Li
— westerosies (@westerosies) July 29, 2024
I think daemon admired his bravery which is why he didn’t kill him. There aren’t many who would dare speak to daemon that way
— KingRL9 (@KingMessi1021) July 29, 2024
Yesss. The actor is pretty good and embodied the role nicely . I was happy to see Oscar put his foot down and slap Daemon with some wisdom and vigour
— Rami Farhat 🇨🇦 (@leaveittorami) July 29, 2024
Lyanna Mormont was something else
— KING BEE™🇰🇪 (@KingBeeKe) July 29, 2024
The actor played the role well
— Turner Sutton (@Turner_on_X) July 29, 2024
Barnes’ portrayal of Oscar has evoked similar admiration, with many fans noting the resemblance to Lyanna Mormont’s strong presence.
Many others also joined in to share their appreciation for the 18-year-old actor, who has significantly become the highlight of the latest episode. Fans have also applauded both his performance and his pivotal role in the unfolding conflict.
House of the Dragon is available to stream on Max.
