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Aegon relied heavily on his sister-wives during his reign.

Both Rhaenys and Visenya would come to beknown as the most influential queens in Westeros history.

Emma D’arcy as Rhaenyra, Paddy Considine as Viserys & Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II in a custom image for House of the Dragon

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Maegor, like his brother Aenys, contributed almost nothing of value to the Seven Kingdoms during his reign.

New season, new title sequence.

While he was considered an excellent king,Jaehaerys' approach to succession was controversial.

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The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO seriesGame of Thrones.Based on George R.R. Martin’sFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set nearly 200 years beforeGame of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.

The Council decided on Viserys over Rhaenys, who would become known as the Queen Who Never Was.

House of the Dragonis available to stream on Max in the U.S., with new episodes airing Sundays.

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Aegon holding the conqueror’s crown in House of the Dragon Season 2

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Jaehaerys sits with his descendants posed around him in House of the Dragon

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