In an interview withThe Wrap,Clare Kilneropened up about the challenges of filming the scene.

I struggled at the beginning.

Midway through Season 2, fans of the series are used to watchingDaemons hallucinations at Harrenhal.

Matt Smith as Daemon talking to Gayle Rankin as Alys handing him a cup in House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode 4

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He becomes frequently plagued by the women in his life, but Alyssas appearance takes this a step further.

The graphic sex scene between the two is representative of Daemons feelings of inadequacy.

The vision of Alyssa further presses the situation.

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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.

Had he been born first, this war and issues of succession would not be at issue.

There is undoubtedly some truth to this theory.

Even so, Daemons vision isnt reinventing the wheel in the sophomore season.

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However real his visions seem to him, they are just a reflection of what he feels.

But this isnt news to the audience.

Viewers can catch the remainder of the season when new episodes air on Max Sundays at 9 pm EST.

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