Lots of plotting and scheming tonight on “House of the Dragon.” King Viserys, whose wife died in childbirth last week (along with the baby) gets to be “The Bachelor.” Watch him give his final rose. And just like on “The Bachelor,” his decision causes some upset. Paddy Considine is excellent at steering this big, unwieldy ship.

A much better episode than the opener, probably because we’re getting to know these characters, Episode 2 could not have better production values. Old Westeros was a lot nicer than the one we came to know in “Game of Thrones.” But there’s still no cell service. The design, cinematography, lighting, is the most lavish I’ve ever seen. You’ll love the young ladies’ scene in the church among the candles. Brilliant.

Yes, there are dragons, and we get to see them in action tonight. Plus Milly Alcock really comes into her own as Rhaenyra Targaryen, antecedent of our beloved Dany. I’d be curious to see all the generations between them. These girls have dragon flying in their genes!

Some of “House of the Dragon” feels like we’re coming in mid-series and not at the beginning. There are already so many feuds, wars, disputes, and so on there’s no time for a little fun. I hope these Targs and even their rivals get a chance to kick back and whore around a little, have a drink. Right now they are so damn serious.

Great episode, very moving. Hardcore fans will love it.

I told you 13 months ago exclusively that “Manifest” — which NBC cancelled — was not over by a long shot.

Netflix picked up the show, to the delight of its ardent fans for two more seasons. Otherwise, the series would have ended on a cliffhanger.

Now I can tell you “Manifest” will return with Part 1 of Season 4 on November 4th. Season 4 of will be released in two parts consisting of 10 episodes each. 

Maybe we’ll start to get some answers about what happened to all these people! If only NBC hadn’t rocked the boat so Dick Wolf could get a whole night of “Law & Order.” Now “SVU” has lost its EP and one of its stars, “Organized Crime” lost its EP and is trying to figure itself out, and the returned classic show lost its star.

Anyway, here’s what Netflix has to say in a press release:

“When Montego Air Flight 828 landed safely after a turbulent but routine flight, the crew and passengers were relieved. Yet in the span of those few hours, the world had aged five years — and their friends, families and colleagues, after mourning their loss, had given up hope and moved on. Now, faced with the impossible, they’re all given a second chance. But as their new realities become clear, a deeper mystery unfolds and some of the returned passengers soon realize they may be meant for something greater than they ever thought possible in this emotionally rich, unexpected journey into a world grounded in hope, heart, and destiny.

“Season 4 Synopsis: Two years after the brutal murder of Grace turned their lives upside down, the Stone family is in shambles as a devastated Ben continues to mourn his wife and search for his kidnapped daughter, Eden. Consumed by his grief, Ben has stepped down from his role as co-captain of the lifeboat, leaving Michaela to captain it alone, a near impossible feat with the passengers’ every move now being monitored by a government registry. As the Death Date draws closer and the passengers grow desperate for a path to survival, a mysterious passenger arrives with a package for Cal that changes everything they know about Flight 828 and will prove to be the key to unlocking the secret of the Callings in this compelling, mind-bending, and deeply emotional journey.”