House of the Dragon
The clause contains spoilers from House of the Dragon . The clause also contains TV clip that show graphic depiction of ferocity . With one sequence left ofHouse of the Dragonbefore enwrap up season 1 , the last few events illustrate the ramifications that triggered the Dance of the Dragons . Whether Viserys ' misfortunate decision - devising or Otto Hightower ’s scheming , the HBO prequel was always intend to conduct up to this tragical event , which will continue to become the focus with a time of year 2 already renewed .
Although most of the chronicle was plant in George R. R. Martin’sFire & Blood , the books only trace the diachronic expression of the Targaryen family , which allowed some creativeness to make full in the gaps . Hence , the show threw rooter off with luxuriant plot twists and shocking moments that altered the flight of the intact series .
The Song Of Ice And Fire
Despite already making a firm case for its standalone nature , the first episode ofHouse of the Dragonended with a surprising conversation between King Viserys I and his girl that plug in the series to its predecessor . After declaring that he will name Rhaenyra successor to the Iron Throne , Viserys shares a secret prophecyknown only to the ruling Targaryens , a dream by Aegon the Conqueror love as " A Song of Ice and Fire . "
Fans who believed thatHouse of the Dragonwould have little to do with the case ofGame of Throneswere certainly get aback by the proclamation , which alludes to the Marching North and the event in the final seasons of the original series . Not only is " A Song of Ice and Fire " the prescribed name of George R.R. Martin ’s series of books , but it is now the in - universe term for the effect of the original series as well .
Daemon Wins The War
After flagrantly disobeying his brother by start a state of war in the Stepstones , Prince Daemon Targaryen seems to be on the verge of total defeat inHouse of the Dragon ’s " moment of His Name . " However , after receiving word that Viserys will assist the warfare effort , Daemon takes things into his own hands , winning the war before his brother ’s military personnel make it .
Daemon began his final onset with what would now be considered a warfare criminal offence , wing a snowy flag before play a joke on his foe into a trap . His actions were unexpected and shameful , lead to a new dynamic between himself and his chum and proving that he did not need Visery ’s help after all .
Rhaenyra Sleeps With Criston Cole
Princess Rhaenyra experiences somewhat of a intimate waking up in the other episodes ofHouse of the Dragon , research her attraction to several men , including her sworn protector , Ser Criston Cole . After being spurned by her uncle , Rhaenyra lures Ser Criston into her layer at the final stage of " King of the Narrow Sea . "
While not totally unexpected , given the two character ’s clear attractor to one another , this moment altered the course of the series forever , as Ser Criston would grow a seething hatred for Rhaenyra after she refused to pursue their kinship any further . This twist of fate that brought them together would also tear apart the uneasy peace that had resided in the Targaryen family for years .
Daemon Murders His Wife
Despite his devotee - favorite status , Matt Smith ’s Daemon Targaryen is unfeignedly an offensive fictitious character who audiences should not trust . Perhaps the best indication comes at the starting time of the show ’s " We Light the Way " when he brutally bump off his wife , whom he had avoided for years .
The sequence begins with a comparatively normal good morning wherein Daemon ’s married woman , Lady Rhea Royce , is introduced for the very first time . Mere moments later , she discover herself straw on the ground beneath her horse , with her married man standing over her . Daemon ruthlessly finishes the job , freeing himself to take another Bridget with whom he finds more use .
A Red Wedding Of Sorts
TheGame of Thronesfranchise is sleep together for its memorable weddings , which normally cease in horrific bloodshed . House of the Dragoncontinues this custom with Rhaenyra ’s marriage to Laenor Velaryon in " We Light the style . " During the ceremony , Queen Alicent Hightower taciturnly announces her disapproval of Rhaenyra ’s cover dealings , and Ser Criston Cole snaps , kill a fellow knight in cold pedigree .
Though in spades less bloody than the Red Wedding , this wedding party ceremony is sure as shooting a tone - down version of the infamousGame of Thronesevent . As various plotlines introduce their next steps , Ser Criston ’s violent turn punctuates the hopelessness of this endeavor , as the audience knows that only bother will ever come of Rhaenyra and Laenor ’s placement .
Larys Strong Kills His Family
Larys Strong quickly institute himself as one of theleast trustworthy character onHouse of the Dragonupon his introduction , propose Queen Alicent but clearly adjudge back a more baleful motive . His lawful colour show when he fob the world-beater into govern the destruction of his father and brother .
In one disastrous Nox , the gild - leg it secondly - hold son of Lyonel Strong was the young lord of his house , throwing his lot in with the Queen in the upcoming conflict . The character quickly became cognize as the new " Littlefinger " amongGame of Thronesfans , who are interested to see what atrocities he may devote next .
Aemond Loses An Eye, But Gains A Dragon
After the major time jumps in the 2d half of the season , Rhaenyra ’s and Allicent ’s children begin to make for a major role in the plot , especially in the last number of " Driftmark . " After stealing the tardy Lady Laena ’s dragon , Prince Aemond get into a het up scufflewith his nephews and cousin , which ends with him misplace an oculus .
This moment of everlasting savagery on the part of children betoken to the audience that these characters , though youthful , were already affected beyond repair by the tension in their house . Though more bloodshed is temporarily averted , this shot portends great force on the part of these characters , who will play major role in the forthcoming Targaryen polite war .
Laenor Fakes His Death
Prince Laenor for certain could n’t catch a breakwith all the insistency he had to prevail in his failed marriage with Rhaenyra , and this complicated matter with the line of their baby . To continue in the secret plan designed by George R.R. Martin ’s original novelette , he is seemingly kill at the end of " Driftmark , " only for the closing moment to reveal that he had faked his death .
This is sincerely a superb moment of subverting audience ' expectations , as the writers found a apt room to write Laenor off of the serial without predictably playing into Martin ’s prescribed story . Though the hearing is given a glimmer of hope in previous scenes , they are left inquire if Laenor truly died until the episode ’s very last moments .
Daemon Kills Vaemond
After drop off out on his bid to the Driftmark throne , Lord Vaemond Velaryon slash out at his chum ’s ascribed successor , who he deem to be illegitimate . He publically accuses Princess Rhaenyra and her family of bar sinister , chair Prince Daemon to cleave his head in half with a sword from behind .
While many viewers might have suspect that Vaemond ’s declaration would ensue in his execution , few would have expected his oddment to come in so soon . His sick and shocking death further mitigate Daemon ’s more unsavoury machine characteristic , as he is more than willing to kill a former ally from behind over an offense .
Rhaenys Attacks The Coronation
Lady Rhaenys is very much proving to be one of the most compelling characters inHouse of the Dragon , especially come after her action mechanism in the season ’s penultimate episode . During Aegon ’s coronation ceremonial , Rhaenys flare-up into the hall on dragonback , causing intense end and death as she steals the show from the succeeding king .
Though Rhaenys may come to repent this activity in later episodes , it is certainly a moment that hearing will never forget . Her entrance is spectacular and unexpected , as she takes a second to leaven to the entire regal family that she could confiscate their power if she truly require to before fly out into the far - off sky .
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