House of the Dragon
This article contains spoilers from House of the Dragon . Also , the article hold brief discussions about sexual rape . AsHouse of the Dragoncomes down to its final episodes , fan invested each week in check about the main instrumentalist in the Dance of the Dragons event . As the narrative focused on the Targaryen dynamic dwindling as each yearned for power , it also showed no one was purely the hero or the villain , but this area of grayness made them far more complex personality .
As several Targaryen households and companions got caught up in the family play , fan watch as each character grew and struggled throughout each time jump and unraveled their ambitions for the Iron Throne . Whether choosing the Greens or the Blacks , everyone plays the political and mogul game to scheme and combat each other . Nevertheless , quite a few contenders have managed to stand out in a shortsighted fourth dimension frame , while others are not very well - like at all .
Larys Strong
Son of the 2nd Hand of the King Lyonel Strong , Larys Strong ’s ( Matthew Needham ) scheme inHouse of the Dragon ’s biz is that of ability and noesis . Similar to Otto Hightower , he remind many of the sly Littlefinger ( Aiden Gillen ) fromGame of Thrones , but Larys is also evocative of the inconspicuous Lord Varys ( Conleth Hill ) .
Certainly an challenging character , Larys has been show to pass sedate lengths to sling his ascension of the regal ranking while appeasing those in a position of power . For example , he showed no remorse for defeat his brother and Fatherhood , as that tolerate him to become the next Lord of Harrenhal . Given how dangerous he is , his likability factor is n’t very high .
Vaemond Velaryon
As is the case with any other show , inviolable character trait do not always generate audience likeness . One such model would be Vaemond Velaryon . The younger brother of Corlys Velaryon and commander of their crime syndicate naval fleet , Vaemond ’s ( Wil Johnson ) four - episode arc was memorable .
Stubborn in his convictions , Vaemond literally institutionalise " lèse - majesté " ( the French term for insulting royalty ) against Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and the crown , resulting in Prince Daemon Targaryen permanently silencing him . Despite such a jaw - dropping death , it ’s slightly semisweet knowing that Vaemond ’s outburst was base on merit over slander .
Aegon Targaryen
Viserys and Alicent ’s firstborn son , Prince Aegon Targaryen is a typical teen only concerned in woman and rack up the bottle , which just so happens to be in a royal scene . He has yet to fully grok the weight of his inherited role , which has been seen even after his wedding to Princess Helaena Targaryen .
Aegon ’s standing as Viserys ' male inheritor is a major component of the eventual Dance of Dragons , and whatever cashable qualities he has are yet to be image . However , " The Lord of the Tides " episode showed how vile he was as an adult who invariably mocked others and revel in his own pleasure , even assaulting a young maiden . Not only does this make his ruler skeptical , but it does n’t make him a very likable character , either .
Aemond Targaryen
King Viserys and Queen Alicent ’s 2nd Logos Prince Aemond Targryen is a fiber deeply root in anger and frustration . In his earlier years , he was a target of jokes and derision by his older chum Aegon and his two nephews Jace and Luke for being without a dragon .
Aemond was able to claim Laena Velaryon ’s Vhagar , a spectacular dragon inHouse of the Dragon . Unfortunately , he loses an optic in the ensuing aftermath . Regardless , Aemond ’s presence is wrapped in a sinister iciness , seen in every frame with his older vis-a-vis . Nevertheless , his ambition makes Aemond more interesting than favorable .
Ser Criston Cole
A fellow member of the Kingsguard , Ser Criston Cole ( Fabien Frankel ) was teenage Rhaenyra ’s first love stake , with the couplet sparking up the screen with their sizzle chemical science . embark on out as very likable due to his commitment as a horse , the darkness in Ser Criston ’s grapheme arc has become rather off - putt .
Criston is one that is blinded by his honor , as was seen with the radioactive decay of his kinship with Rhaenyra . This eventually lead to him tack from the Blacks to the Greens , becoming Alicent Hightower ’s sworn guardian . His animus for Rhaenyra only increase over the yr , as he has shown his disdain towards her Word .
Otto Hightower
Some people could considerOtto Hightower to be a misunderstood grapheme . Magnificently played by Rhys Ifan , the first Hand of the King is also the upper headmaster behind daughter Alicent ’s ascent to power , which fire his own authority as well .
What makes Otto an intriguing character in his saving is his anti - villain persona . Highly intelligent , Otto want his family line to become a powerful entity in Westeros , especially in ways to subdue the Martin Luther King Jr. and bring his family ’s part to the seats . An overall charming theatrical role mask his cute nature , leaving audiences question how his next move or plan will present itself .
Mysaria
Dubbed " White Worm , " Mysaria ( Sonoya Mizuno ) has been consider by the fandom as a female version of Varys . Underestimated for her courtesan Flea Bottom beginnings , Mysaria ’s power of information go to an impressive military position as Daemon Targaryen ’s paramour .
Being Daemon ’s confidant , regrettably , comes with a hefty parcel of disrespect and insults . In every downfall , Mysaria stands tall and affirms her inner strength , which are sympathetic character reference qualities . As she is expected to have a larger role in next seasons , the status of Mysaria ’s likeness will be interesting to see .
Alicent Hightower
As Otto Hightower ’s daughter , Queen Alicent Hightower is a poised closed book , with Emily Carey and Olivia Cooke playing the persona with a graceful refinement . Having give up her ambition , spring chicken , and independence to appease her father ’s manipulations , she becomes duteous in her new character as married woman and pouf to Viserys .
In addition to what few friend she has , motherhood has been Alicent ’s drive force during her elderly year . Notwithstanding her positive qualities , Alicent continues to prove the hypocritical motives of her sovereignty , giving her likability factor a pendulum effect .
Corlys Velaryon
While frigid as the ocean of his sign , Lord Corlys Velaryon ’s tenaciousness make him a bewitching grapheme , which is perfected by Steven Toussaint ’s stellar carrying out . marital to Princess Rhaenys Targaryen , he has made it his deputation to win the Iron Throne for her .
This love is not only go out in the chemistry between the player but in Corlys ' actions , even vacating his rump on the lowly council out of esteem for his wife . The movement that Corlys possesses fix him likable regardless of other trait that can be perceive as complicated .
Helaena Targaryen
The only daughter of Viserys and Alicent , Princess Helaena Targaryen is often overlook in favour of her prince brothers . However , this does not mean that she is n’t without sympathetic qualities of her own .
Although seemingly simplistic in her approach , the princess has shown remarkable intelligence for her age . Her dear for entomology ties in with her eldritch foresight , as is seen with her accurately forecast how her brother Aemond advance his firedrake Vhagar . As the story progresses , Helaena ’s outcome could become both a dream and a nightmare . And compared to her brothers , she is the most sympathetic of the sib caught in family tension .
