Martin’ssource material duringHouse of the Dragon’ssophomore season.

when his companions take a stab at calm him down.

This outburstmirrorsa similar scene fromGame of ThronesSeason 3, Episode 10, “Mhysa.”

Tywin Lannister sits on the Iron Throne as Hand of the King in Game of Thrones Season 4

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As such, neither is a true king of Westeros in the strictest sense of the word.

Rhaenyra isn’t the only threat to Aegon’s rule.

But Joffrey doesn’t overcomehis worst impulses inGame of Thrones.

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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.

House of the Dragonis currently streaming on Max in the U.S. New episodes air every Sunday.

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Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon on the Iron Throne in his crown in a custom image of ‘House of the Dragon’

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