Summary
Sometimes it’s the smallest decisions that can cause massive ripples to come.
Blood (Sam C. Wilson) and Cheese (Mark Stobbart) kill Aegon’s young son, Jaehaerys.
The episode’s title, “Rhaenyra the Cruel,” encapsulates one ofthe greatest challenges she’ll face.
Image via HBO
A simple act of honor, however, may have earned Rhaenyra the most valuable ally for that challenge.
The compounding predicament notwithstanding, the moment itself makes for a fantastic scene.
Mysaria questions how long Daemon will be gone.
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.
“A week… or forever…
I do not know,” Rhaenyra responds.
“He does do that, doesn’t he?”
Mysaria offers back, and Rhaenyra locks onto her with a knowing glare.
In exchange for her help, Daemon promised her freedom.
Rhaenyra’s choice made an obvious impression.
By impersonating his twin brother Erryk Cargyll (Elliot Tittensor), he hopes to evade detection.
“An obscenity, either tolerated or ignored by the crown,” Mysaria demands.
The White Worm deals in secrets.
Image via HBO
It likely saved Rhaenyra’s life.
The dragons still kill people.
That doesn’t change.
Image via Max
He’s proud of this.
He does, however, admit slight regretover having lost his temper, leading to Lucerys' death.
Aegon still has not paid Hugh the money he promised him in Episode 1 for making scorpion bolts early.
Making an ally of Mysaria could be the smartest move Rhaenyra has made yet.
The first two episodes ofHouse of the DragonSeason 2 are available to stream on Max.
