For the most part, Aemond has many walls around him to protect himself.
His safe space is violated when his brother Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) discovers and humiliates him.
At a moments notice, Aemonds walls come up to protect himself again.
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This is similar to one of the most famous lines inHeat, as Mitchell tells the outlet.
Theres this line from Michael Manns Heat that I love.
At that moment in episode three, that code comes into play.
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.
It remains relevant even three decades after its release.
In the film,Robert De Niroscharacter is steadfast and principled, just like Aemond.
He is also tragic.
The head of a heist crew, Neil has no real attachments except to his crime family.
This ideology changes when he meets artist Eady (Amy Brenneman).
He violates his own rule by falling for someone he cant abandon so quickly.
He even gets as far as attempting to run away with her.
But the pull to his criminal enterprises is too strong.
He cant walk away, and he cant bring her down with him.
Neil abandons Eady, which ultimately seals his fate.
This ending connects to Aemonds ultimate fate inGeorge R.R.
It is no secret thatthe Dance of the Dragonsis one of the deadliest conflicts in Westerosi history.
Pitting dragon against dragon creates bloody warfare that had previously not been depicted on such a grand scale.
And no one really gets out intact.
Aemond may construct walls around his heart, but just like Neil, his fate is sealed.
Be sure to catch the culmination of Aemonds story by streamingHouse of the Dragononly on Max.
