House of the Dragon
Summary
SPOILERS ahead for House of the Dragon and Fire & Blood , the book HotD is based on . HBO’sHouse of the Dragoncharacters have done some dread things , and as war breaks out in Westeros , many of them will do even uncollectible in season 2 and beyond . Set long before the result ofGame of Thrones , one of the chief similarities between the original fantasy serial and its prequel is that theHouse of the Dragoncharacter ensembleis fill up with terrible people . The first time of year builds toward a civil war fuck as the Dance of the Dragons , yet even before war breaks out , case like Daemon Targaryen have already dedicate atrocities .
TheHouse of the Dragonseason 1 ending saw tension establish toward a war becoming inevitable , andHouse of the Dragonseason 2will further loose the defective part of every type . When power and bequest are in enquiry , characters in George R.R. Martin ’s fancy creation will do whatever they can to fix their location . The Dance of the Dragons has gamy bet for almost everyone involved , not just the two monarch butterfly , Rhaenyra and Aegon II Targaryen . As engagement elevates further , even beloved characters will make decisions that leave interview questioning their loyalty .
10Criston Cole Beat Joffrey Lonmouth To Death
Sir Criston Cole beat Joffrey Lonmouth to death at Rhaenyra and Laenor’s wedding.
Criston Cole starts out as one of themost likableHouse of the Dragoncharacters , seeming like a noble horse and ally to Rhaenyra , the show ’s key admirer . However , that rapidly take a act for the worst in episode 5 , whenhe puzzle a man to dying in a jealous furore . Laenor and Joffrey Lonmouth are among the few mates in George R.R. Martin ’s macrocosm that seem genuinely glad for each other , adding to the revulsion of Cole ’s number of violence . The worst part is he never really suffer any consequences for the murder .
What Criston will do that’s worse in House of the Dragon season 2.
Criston Cole will immediately be even more slimy in upcoming episodes , as theHouse of the Dragonseason 2 trailersees him vengefully decapitate someone . As the Dance of the Dragons begin , Cole will in person see to the executing of several Rhaenyra loyalistsleft in King ’s landing place who refuse to bend the knee joint to Aegon II . While these may technically be legal executions , Cole ’s action mechanism are done out of ego - righteous venom .
9Daemon Targaryen Killed His Wife, Rhea Royce
Daemon shamelessly murdered his first wife in House of the Dragon season 1.
Daemon Targaryen is one of the worst people in George R.R. Martin ’s universe , yetHouse of the Dragon’sframing places him on the favorable side . While this may often lay him as a admirer , one should not farm too fond of the man . Among the other awful things he ’s done , House of the Dragonseason 1 sees Daemon directly murder his wife , Rhea Royce , freeing himself from an undesirable political alignment . What ’s worse is he never shew a hint of remorse for the act .
In return for Lucerys Velaryon ’s murder , Daemon will lease assassins advert stock & Cheese to savagely off one of Aegon ’s child , resulting in what should be one of theGame of Thronesuniverse ’s most brute , disturbing aspect to date .
What Daemon will do that’s worse in House of the Dragon season 2.
As state of war breaks out , Daemon Targaryen wo n’t be playing fair for his side . One of his first act in time of year 2 will make Daemon one of theHouse of the Dragoncharacters audiences detest even more , even if he ’s only indirectly responsible . In return for Lucerys Velaryon ’s slaying , Daemon will hire assassins named blood line & Cheese to savagely murder one of Aegon ’s children , leave in what should be one of theGame of Thronesuniverse ’s most brutish , commove scenes to date .
8Aemond Targaryen Killed Lucerys Velaryon
Aemond murdered Lucerys in the House of the Dragon season 1 finale.
in the end , Aemond gets revenge on the picayune boy who once slashed his middle out , but it ’s a gruesome , dishonorable kill .
TheHouse of the Dragonseason 1 endingsees the Dance of the Dragons kick off in savage style , as Aemond Targaryen and his tartar Vhagar give chase to Lucerys Velaryon and his much small tartar . In the sky , Aemond loses controller of his massive dragon , and Vhagar goes in for the bite , killing Lucerys and the dragon Arrax . Ultimately , Aemond suffer revenge on the little boy who once lather his eye out , but it ’s a gruesome , dishonest putting to death .
What Aemond will do that’s worse in House of the Dragon season 2.
As the war begins , Aemond will finally start to live out the use for which he ’s been groom most of his life . All of his spite , insecurity , and genuine cruelty will be front and focus on for his character go forward , as he and his power station dragon will be a continuous irritant in Rhaenyra ’s side . One example that will likely pass in season 2 is the Battle of Rook ’s Rest , where he ’ll be in the first place responsible for for killing another of his relative , Rhaenys Targaryen , with the help of his brother Aegon .
7Otto Hightower Used His Daughter To Manipulate Viserys
Otto Hightower used teenage Alicent to sway King Viserys Targaryen into a marriage.
man and wife is often used for political confederation in George R.R. Martin ’s universe , and while Otto ’s action make sensory faculty in his setting , it ’s still being perceived by a advanced telecasting audience . Therefore , his use in sending Alicent to " comfort " Viserys early in season 1 , finally leading to their matrimony , is seen as a vile , despicable bit . While Viserys gives Rhaenyra freedom of selection in her marriage , Otto plant his teenage daughter in a place where she ’ll be unhappily married to a much older man , for good damaging her most meaningful friendship .
What Otto will do that’s worse in House of the Dragon season 2.
Like Aemond , Otto Hightower may not have many peculiarly abominable moments in the nigh future . Still , due to his conjunction with Aegon , he ’ll in general be one of the less appealing characters . As the Dance of the Dragons breaks out , Otto is still the Hand of the King to Aegon II , and he ’ll be of the essence to amassing force from the Reach to counter Rhaenyra ’s faction .
6Alicent Hightower Tried To Cut Out A 7-Year-Old’s Eye
Alicent Hightower tried to cut out Lucerys Velaryon’s eye.
Luckily , Rhaenyra steps in to prevent the onset , and what could ’ve been child mutilation turn into a gash on Rhaenyra ’s weapon .
Unlike other character reference , Alicent Hightower was n’t actually successful in her worst routine . After her boy Aemond loses his heart inHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , Alicent demands the eye of Lucerys Velaryon in riposte . This is understand as ridiculous , given that Lucerys is only seven geezerhood honest-to-god . fortuitously , Rhaenyra step in to forestall the attack , and what could ’ve been child mutilation turns into a slice on Rhaenyra ’s arm . This is still Alicent ’s lowest level .
What Alicent will do that’s worse in House of the Dragon season 2.
House of the Dragonseason 1 form Alicent into one of the more sympathetic characters among the Greens junto , though escalate tensions could see her return to the vindictive mode audience have a go at it her to be able of . The Blood & Cheese incident will make Alicent peculiarly sympathetic early in the time of year . Once the warfare fully result , she may raise more roughshod and vindictive .
5Rhaenyra Targaryen’s Recklessness Constantly Causes Problems
Rhaenyra often acts out of selfishness and recklessness rather than responsibility.
It ’s hard to trap down one act from Rhaenyra that ’s truly awful , asher negative calibre run to be more of a compound issue with her recklessness . In a lieu of entitlement and royalty from a untried age , particularly under Viserys as her father and king , who was extremely soft with her given his political situation , Rhaenyra often does as she pleases with no idea for outcome . instance admit jeopardize relationships with allies like House Velaryon and other potential marriage suitors and risking her life for spontaneity .
What Rhaenyra will do that’s worse in House of the Dragon season 2.
InHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , Rhaenyra Targaryen will actively take her side in the Dance of the Dragons . Again , there wo n’t be one standout disturbing routine for her character , though she ’s never the most inspiring leader to her side . Furthermore , her viciousness espouse her son ’s end will move a more severe side than previously seen .
4Larys Strong Killed His Father And Brother
Larys had his father and brother killed in a fire in House of the Dragon season 1.
Larys Strong is another of the least likable characters inHouse of the Dragon , generally speaking . While his most disturbing import is when it ’s unwrap what Alicent Hightower gives him in return for information , it ’s not his worst . The worst thing Larys Strong has done is slaying his father and brother , both of whom were far more likeable character . Larys is a schemer and is willing to deal decease to anyone he need to obtain baron .
What Larys will do that’s worse in House of the Dragon season 2.
3Aegon Targaryen Frequents Child Fighting Pits
House of the Dragon season 1 reveals that the king often spends time in child fighting pits.
House of the Dragonseason 1 , episode 9 , hear Aegon Targaryen go missing on the day of his coronation . Searching for him , his brother Aemond , Criston Cole , and the Cargyll twins are institutionalize to his common stomping terra firma to recover him . One location they pass through is a tiddler struggle pitfall , evidence the high-risk of the brute , broken - class life in King ’s landing place . Aegon II is a severe somebody and a awful king , with little attentiveness for any human aliveness or province .
He ’ll likely be more often than not piteous to watch as the authorization of the Iron Throne seeps into his immature head .
What Aegon will do that’s worse in House of the Dragon season 2.
With a crown on his head , Aegon II will only get more detestable , andseason 2 will see him now demonstrate the awful admixture of power and cruelty . Early in the time of year , Aegon II will be the only one to celebrate and congratulate Aemond ’s brutal murder of Lucerys Velaryon . He ’ll in all probability be generally worthless to watch as the authority of the Iron Throne seeps into his young head .
2Rhaenys Targaryen Kills Innocent King’s Landing Civilians
Rhaenys makes an epic exit from King’s Landing, killing dozens of innocents.
Rhaenys typically is n’t the most profuse or notable grapheme throughout most ofHouse of the Dragonseason 1 , despite the importance she plays in the show ’s overarching story and thematic exploration . She can sometimes be petty , but her only terrible act comes in her escape from King ’s landing place . During Aegon ’s enthronization in sequence 9,Rhaenys escapes with her dragon , sparing the lives of the Green faction yet bolt down innocent civilian on her way out without any 2d opinion . It ’s one of the stranger story choices in the serial so far .
What Rhaenys will do that’s worse in House of the Dragon season 2.
Rhaenys Targaryen will uphold to fly under the radar for most ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , and it ’s more than likely that she ’ll be a largely appealing character throughout . Her death is carry to come up in season 2 ’s climax , occur at the fight at Rook ’s residuum . Given that she ’s going to be killed by two of the most unlikable characters , her death could be framed as one of the more tragic events of the season .
1Corlys Velaryon Offers His 12-Year-Old Daughter For Marriage
Corlys Velaryon suggests his daughter Laena marry Viserys early in House of the Dragon season 1.
What Corlys will do that’s worse in House of the Dragon season 2.
Corlys Velaryon will probably be a likeable character inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , asFire & Bloodportrays him as a wise to and goodish loss leader in wartime . Corlys ' naval support will be enormously of import to Rhaenyra ’s causal agency , and Corlys is even note in the books for urge on caution in the use of flying dragon fervour when they ultimately take King ’s Landing . Corlys is a proud and challenging humanity , but time of year 2 in all probability wo n’t see him doing anything terrible .
necessitate place about 172 days before the upshot ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the fib of the rise of the Targaryens , the only mob of dragonlords to outlast 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 supersede by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who dally 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 .
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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.
