House of the Dragon
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Summary
Alicent Hightower finally realizes how gravely wrong she was about Aegon inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , episode 3 , but still decline to bring an terminal to the warfare . After nearly two X of Otto Hightower subtly plotting to replace Rhaenyra as successor to the Iron Throne with his own grandson , Aegon , thedeath of King Viserysfinally allowed his plan to occur to fruition . Otto likely would have gone ahead with his plans anyway , but he needed to do much less convincing whenAlicent told him that Viserys had change his intellect upon his deathbed and need Aegon to succeed himon the Iron Throne .
In realness , Alicent misinterpreted Viserys ’ last wordsaboutAegon the Conqueror ’s A Song of Ice and Fire dreamto be about their own son , Aegon . Alicent genuinely believed that Viserys changed his head , and it was n’t until speaking expression - to - aspect with Rhaenyra that she realized her wrongdoing . Sneaking into King ’s Landing disguised as a septum , Rhaenyra face Alicent inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , installment 3 ’s ending . When Alicent discover that Viserys speak about “ Aegon ” and the “ Prince That Was forebode , ” Rhaenyra corrects that he was referring to the Conqueror . Despite realizing her error , Alicent says “ it ’s too late ” to stop what ’s come , and likely wo n’t allow her mistake to the Greens .
Alicent’s Ego Won’t Allow Her To Change Her Mind In House Of The Dragon
Alicent can’t make herself look like a fool for all the devastation her mistake has led to
Similar towhy Aemond lied about Luke ’s deathinHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , hint he did it on purpose or else of losing control condition of his firedrake , Alicent wo n’t turn back after learn she was wrong about Aegon ’s claim to the Iron Throne . At this point , Alicent has put far too many stakes in upholding Aegon ’s claim as King of Westeros , andshe would have to admit all the blood on her hands with everything that followed Aegon ’s coronation . Thedeath of her grandson Jaehaerys , the end of Rhaenyra ’s boy Lucerys , and now a devastating full - scale leaf battle in the Riverlands could be perceived as her demerit .
Alicent aid the move toward a civic war due to her misinterpreting Viserys ’ last word , so now she has to live with her mistake and own it . However , rather than own her mistake by hear to stop the war , she ’s going to endeavor to do what she can to keep Aegon on the Iron Throne but attempt to control him as a better swayer . Alicent has made her bed and she ’s going to lie in it , buther ego wo n’t allow for her to do what ’s veracious , admit fault , and look like a foolin front of the entire Seven Kingdoms .
Alicent has made her bed and she ’s go to rest in it , but her self-importance wo n’t give up her to do what ’s right , acknowledge shift , and look like a fool in front of the intact Seven Kingdoms .
To be bonnie , Alicent is good that there would be no point in essay to hold back the state of war by admitting that Viserys never in reality told her he wanted Aegon as his heir . It ’s too latterly – she has no help from her father now thatOtto has been bump off as Aegon ’s Hand of the King , Aegon is desperate to prove himself as fierce and loved , the ruthless Aemond is equally desperate to prove himself strong and more capable than his brother , andthe conflict - seeking Criston Cole is already leading an regular army in the Crownlands . Additionally , outside of House Targaryen itself , this animus is already overspread across the realm .
Criston Cole ’s first move as Hand of the King sees him cover a plan to gain control over the Riverlands . Here ’s what he ’s think and why it matters .
As Rhaenys betoken out to Rhaenyra early inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , sequence 3,it no longer count what really started the war . multitude will bury , and people will apply their own vendettas as an excuse to fight , such as was the suit of theBattle of the Burning Mill . Team Green may no longer trust that Viserys really require Aegon on the Iron Throne ( Otto ostensibly never believed in Alicent ’s claim ) , but they can still practice the Westerosi case law of manly primogeniture and the decease of Prince Jaehaerys Targaryen as understanding enough to agitate their war .
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Neither Rhaenyra Nor Alicent Is Willing To Compromise in House Of The Dragon
No terms will be made from either side in House of the Dragon
Alicent accepting the onslaught of war also boils down to the fact thatneither she nor Rhaenyra will compromise and give up the Iron Throne to the other . Rhaenyra is steadfast in her title that she is Viserys ’ lawful inheritor , and Alicent ’s mistake only further supports this importunity to reclaim her father ’s throne . Meanwhile , Alicent wo n’t well ill-treat aside and tolerate Rhaenyra to take the Iron commode when her son has already been declared as King in the eyes of half the kingdom . Rhaenyra suggests come to terms , but Alicent knows that there ’s no reality in which Aegon and the Green Council admit them – and frailty versa .
After Alicent ’s egotism keep her from saying she ’s untimely , Rhaenyra ’s ego propels her to take action and ' press the push button . '
In anexclusive interview withScreen Rant , House of the Dragonseason 2 , sequence 3 director Geeta Vasant Patel explain that after accept her Father of the Church ’s support for her title and love for her reaffirmed , seeing her child expire in the consequence of the Greens ’ actions , and recognise her own might that she now holds , Rhaenyra is no longer willing to compromise . concord to Patel , “ There’ssomething really heavy that ’s happening with Rhaenyra , because she is someone who in the past times has compromise … there ’s an ego rising in her . ” After Alicent ’s ego keeps her from saying she ’s improper , Rhaenyra ’s ego propels her to take action and “ drive the button . ”
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House of the Dragon time of year 2 , sequence 3 makes another mention of Aegon the Conqueror ’s A Song of Ice and Fire prophecy , and it ’s a very smart choice .
What Happens Now There’s No Fixing Things With Alicent & Rhaenyra?
Only one path forward remains after Alicent & Rhaenyra’s meeting
With Rhaenyra and Alicent ’s attempt at some semblance of reconciliation miscarry , only one choice rest : war . Aegon ’s Team Green has four dragonsof fighting size that they can practice to get the upper manus over Rhaenyra , who , at this period , has only a few dragons of fight capableness . Additionally , withDaemon now at Harrenhal inHouse of the Dragonseason 2 , Rhaenyra has only Syrax , Meleys , Vermax , and Moondancer in the Crownlands , and the latter two are quite small and unseasoned . There ’s officially no plough back after Rhaenyra and Alicent ’s meeting , sodeath , fire , and line of descent are coming for House Targaryen and the entire kingdom .
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Current Team Black Dragons
Sunfyre
Aegon
Syrax
Rhaenyra
Vhagar
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Aemond
Caraxes
demigod
Dreamfyre
Helaena
Meleys
Rhaenys
Tessarion
Daeron
Vermax
Jacaerys
Moondancer
Baela
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Aegon the Younger
New installment ofHouse of the Dragonseason 2 discharge Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max .
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Taking place about 172 geezerhood before the events ofGame of Thrones , House of the Dragontells the tale of the rising of the Targaryens , the only kinsperson 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 supersede by Emma D’Arcy and Olivia Cooke , who play the older versions of the character . Also starring in the series is Matt Smith ( Prince Daemon Targaryen ) and Paddy Considine as Rhaenyra ’s father , King Viserys Targaryen .
