Discovering Alicent feels similarly about the war, Rhaenyra seeks her out.
This is Alicent and Rhaneyra’s first meeting since Viserys' (Paddy Considine) death.
When Rhaenyra calls the Iron Throne her rightful inheritance, Alicent insists that Viserys changed his mind.
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.
Rhaenyra, and Rhaenyra alone, recognizes these words from theProphecy of Ice and Firethat Viserys fervently believed in.
Alicent has held on to this idea so tightly that she cannot abandon it now.
From the beginning,Alicent was the only one among the Greens who cared about Viserys' wishes.
Despite everything, Rhaenyra reminds Alicent of their former friendship, bringing up the tourney in the series premiere.
Regardless of what began their falling out, the years of resentment and two personal losses changed things.
Despite their common goal, Rhaenyra and Alicent realize they cannot help each other.
Though they are not antagonistic in the way they could have been, they cannot agree.
Alicent tells Rhaenyra to leave before she is discovered, suggesting she would not sell Rhaenyra out.
Rhaenyra’s visit is ultimately fruitless.
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Rhaenyra remains kneeling, mourning her failure as she accepts that war is inevitable.
House of the Dragonis available to stream on Max in the U.S. with new episodes on Sundays.
