The two were last seen together in the first season before the Iron Throne was usurped.

In a new interview withVariety, Patel discussed the importance of this confrontation.

That moment, if its visceral enough, carries into Season 2.

Olivia Cooke as Alicent going to the sept in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 3

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‘Did my father love me?

Because I thought he loved me, and then he changed his mind with you.’

Im not sure shes aware thats whats driving her.

Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen sitting next to eachother in front of a large circle of candles in House of the Dragon

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That scene is filled with all the dramaturgy of everything before it.

House of the Dragondrops a new episode every Sunday.

Check out the first three episodes of Season 2 on HBO Max right now!

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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.

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