Summary
House of the Dragonis not short on rivalries.
In Season 2, Aegon and Aemond become enemies, though they fight for the same side.
These brothers have never gotten along exactly, but theprogression of the warhas made it worse.
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.
Now, Aemond stands a lot to gain from Aegon’s death, exacerbating the hatred that already exists.
Aegon and Aemond may be brothers, but they are drastically different people.
Aegon is indulgent and unfocused but often hilarious.
Aemond, on the other hand, is a serious and ruthless prince.
The brothers are not always at odds, but the resentment between them is clear.
Even as adults, they share animosity for each other at the best of times.
When their father dies, Aemond searches for Aegon, dutifully returning him to the castle.
This time, he humiliates Aemond in a brothel, where they happen to run into each other.
Aemond remains cool, but Aegon’s cruelty towards his brother does not go unnoticed.
Though Aemond and Vhagar are lying in wait to spring a trap on their enemy, Sunfyre arrives first.
Aemond delays his entrance, letting Aegon and Sunfyre face Rhaenys (Eve Best) and Meleys alone.
Sunfyre crashes to the ground with Aegon still on his back.
This could have dire consequences.
Aemond’s attack is not a secret.
The Blacks already have the advantage on that front, though Vhagar’s size evens the score.
New episodes ofHouse of the DragonSeason 2 premiere Sundays on HBO and Max.
