It’s also worth noting that his decision isnot even perceived as normalin the world of Westeros.

Contrast this to Rhaenyra, who serves almost as the embodiment of breaking gender norms.

We’re done with time jumps, but maybe we should revisit what we skipped.

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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.

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Milly Alcock and Emily Carey as young Rhaenyra and Alicent in a custom image for House of the Dragon

Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, and Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole in the small council chamber in House of the Dragon

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