The Greens' most brooding royal just took a huge risk even by Targaryen standards.

The obvious choice, one points out, is the king’s immediate successor: Aemond.

But as she looks around the table, very few seem willing to meet her gaze.

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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.

He’s been… better.

It seems thatRhaenyra’s biggest PR problem isnt anything having to do with her decision-making, but Daemon himself.

New episodes ofHouse of the DragonSeason 2 premiere Sundays on HBO and Max.

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Custom images of Ewan Mitchell as Aemond and Matt Smith as Daemon in House of the Dragon Season 2 posters

Harry Collett and Emma D’Arcy looking over books in House of the Dragon Season 2

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