House of the Dragon
coddler for Fire & Blood , the book House of the Dragon is base on . House of the Dragonseason 1 was already emotionally ambitious , and there are several forthcoming moment that ’ll be even worse . Season 1 was almost exclusively build up , set up the slope for a polite war called the Dance of the Dragons , which will erupt across Westeros in season 2 . With Rhaenyra Targaryen and Aegon II representing their respective side , bloody war will ensue for the remainder of the serial , and unlike withGame of Thrones , playscript readers already know how it will terminate . House of the Dragonis ground on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood , preparing reviewer for brute moments .
Season 1 already get a line some heartwrenching moments , such as Viserys ' last word and Rhaenyra ’s facial expression after learning of her son ’s murder . House of the Dragonforeshadowing momentshave already point that some of the most annihilating rule book events are go to come about in the serial . Tragic character deaths are a given , but the atrocity of the Dance of the Dragons will offer even more difficult stuff . If the constant heartbreak ofGame of Throneswasn’t enough , there ’s plenty more to hail in the bang prequel .
10Blood & Cheese
The season 2 premiere should have one of the show’s most gruesome moments.
TheHouse of the Dragonseason 2trailer already offered a coup d’oeil of one of the most brutal approaching vista . Audiences wo n’t have to await long for Blood and Cheese , a pair of assassin sent by Daemon Targaryen to kill one of Aegon ’s sons in response to Lucerys ' death in season 1 . The time of year 2 premier episode is titled " A Son for a Son , " indicating that the violent succession may bump immediately , protrude off the season with blood .
Viewers may not sense much sympathy for Aegon , but he wo n’t be the target of the unrelenting assassination . The brace sneak into the Red Keep , enter Alicent ’s chambers , bind and gag her , and kill her maid . But wait , there ’s more . The assassinator catch Helaena Targaryen and hale her to select between her three children , asking which she ’d like them to kill , to which she chooses her youngest , Maelor . Instead , the homo obliterate Prince Jaehaerys with a brutal decapitation . It will undoubtedly be a disturbing hatchway toHouse of the Dragonseason 2 .
9The Cargyll Twins Die Together
The Cargyll twins are on opposite sides of the Dance, which won’t end well for either.
Another upcomingHouse of the Dragonseason 2 eventdisplayed in the prevue is the duel between Erryk and Arryk Cargyll . The matching Kingsguard members were introduce late in time of year 1 and show to be taking diametrical side in the Dance of the Dragons . Arryk Cargyll , who serve Aegon II , will be sent hugger-mugger to Dragonstone as an assassin to kill Rhaenyra , with the architectural plan being for him to personate his twin brother to get close-fitting to her . Of course , he ’ll run into his brother first , resulting in a gratuitous , bloody expiry for both of them .
8Rhaenys Goes Down Fighting At Rook’s Rest
Rhaenys and Meleys will die in battle, presumably in season 2.
Rhaenys Targaryen is n’t themost likableHouse of the Dragoncharacter , but she ’s undoubtedly one of the most respectable . The climactic battle of time of year 2 seems to be Rook ’s Rest , which will see her and her dragon Meleys facing off with Aegon II and Aemond in the skies . outstrip , Rhaenys goes down , but not without a combat . control her death will be difficult , but the uncollectible part may be the treatment of her and Meleys afterward , whichHouse of the Dragonbehind - the - scenes photosindicated might be pretty disrespectful .
7Jace’s Death At The Gullet
Rhaenyra will lose her eldest son to the Dance.
Jacaerys Velaryon becomes more prominent toward the end of time of year 1 , growing to an geezerhood where he ’s eager to help his female parent win the war , solidify himself as a next king . unluckily for him , Jace will never sit down the Iron Throne , as he dies a barbarous end at the Battle of the Gullet . This probably wo n’t happen in season 2 , which will rather press him further as a likable champion with a budding friendship with Cregan Stark , whom he was ship to negotiate with in Winterfell . Not to remark , Rhaenyra lose another son will be perfectly heartrending .
6The Storming Of The Dragonpit
The Dance’s dragon death count will be heartbreaking.
Possiblythe most gut - wrenching consequence inFire & Bloodis the Storming of the Dragonpit , which see a rioting crime syndicate rush the Dragonpit and execution five flying lizard . Rhaenyra lose sons is one thing , but losing her flying lizard Syrax will be as heartbreaking as the lateGame of Thronesdragon deaths . House of the Dragonopens with Rhaenyra and Syrax , displaying the beautiful partnership Targaryens have with their tartar . alas , dragon death will be very frequent in the upcoming season .
5Mysaria Is Marched Through The Streets
Mysaria’s death is so brutal it might need to be changed for TV.
Mysaria is another character that is n’t very sympathetic , though her death will surely build up some sympathy for the character . In the riot of King ’s Landing , Mysaria is captured by a grouping of knightsand given one option for survival : border through the city raw while being whipped , and if she makes it to the gates active , she ’s allowed to forget . merely put , she does n’t make it . The series has already madechanges fromFire & Blood , and it ’s not a stretchiness to assume this could change , too , as it ’s pretty vicious , even forHouse of the Dragon .
4Helaena’s Death In King’s Landing
The beloved queen is one of the most tragic HotD characters.
Helaena is easily the most adorable and likable of the Green camarilla characters . She ’s a tragic character in George R.R. Martin ’s cosmos , and as state of war ensues , she ’ll garner deep understanding from audiences . That will make it all the more difficult to see her expiry , as she takes her own lifetime following Rhaenyra ’s seizure of King ’s landing place . One of the few Targaryens loved by the masses , the vernacular folk music revolted and demanded justice for the beloved queen in response to her last . This will undoubtedly be one of the most upsetting events in the future .
3Maelor Targaryen Dies To The Mob
Helaena’s baby doesn’t last long.
In the Blood & Cheese tone-beginning , Helaena chooses Maelor as the child to die . While he does n’t get killed then , he ’s not long for the world either . In the pandemonium of ring riots in King ’s Landing , Maelor will be seized by a rout of boor . The portrayal of this event inFire & Bloodis unreadable , as unlike accounts of the events suggest dissimilar , grisly way that the baby suffered before die . No matter which optionHouse of the Dragongoes with , it wo n’t be pretty .
2Rhaenyra’s Reign Is Written Out Of History
Rhaenyra’s death has brutal thematic implications.
While she is a complex figure , Rhaenyra Targaryen has become an exciting booster forHouse of the Dragon , and many audiences will be rooting for her towin the Dance of the Dragons . While Aegon II does n’t necessarily advance either , he outlives his half - sister , whom he has accomplish by dragonfire . This event will still be far off , but her expiry will have grander thematic implication corresponding toHouse of the Dragon’scentral idea . SinceFire & Bloodis a fictional account textual matter , the idiot box series adaptation try out how issue render into history .
Rhaenyra Targaryen will sit the Iron Throne for some time , but she ’s not regarded in Westerosi history as a lawful crowned head . This is because after Aegon II belt down her , he need that she not be considered a right ruler by logical disk . Not only is this devastating for Rhaenyra , who seeks to break tradition by being the first female monarch , but it ’s also upsetting thematically , knowing how real - earth history has been shaped by often unjust victors .
1Alicent Lives Out Her Days As A Recluse
Alicent survives the Dance but lives in isolation.
Season 1 developed Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra ’s kinship with nuance and sensitivity . Alicent is n’t Cersei Lannister ; she has compassion and love for people in her life , but circumstances have brought her against her childhood protagonist , ensue in her being painted as the villain inHouse of the Dragon . Unlike most quality , Alicent will in reality survive the Dance of the Dragons , though outlast everyone she ’s known to think of the atrocities of violence and war is n’t much better . Alicent will tragically live out her last year isolated , weeping and speak to herself .
take place about 172 geezerhood before the events ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the story of the rise of the Targaryens , the only kinsperson of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria . The popular HBO spinoff show first star Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were supervene upon by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who play the old versions of the characters . Also starring in the series is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
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Taking place about 172 years before the events ofGame of Thrones,House of the Dragontells the tale of the rise of the Targaryens, the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria. The popular HBO spinoff show first starred Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower before they were replaced by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke, who play the older versions of the characters. Also starring in the series is Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys Targaryen.
