Yet the strangest scene is equally significant as it showsDaemon (Matt Smith) hallucinatingin his newly-taken stronghold.
There is a lot going on in the scene, but Alcock’s appearance is important.
It’s a dramatic moment for Daemon as his past reemerges and collides with her presence.
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This is not the Rhaenyra that Daemon saw last, but the one that idolizes him.
How Does Milly Alcock’s Rhaenyra Appear?
Playing into the inherent creepiness ofthe cursed Harrenhal, Daemon is haunted by his past as his door rattles.
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.
Expecting to finally meet an enemy, Daemon draws his sword, but no one is there.
But he doesn’t receive a warm welcome.
And I have to clean up afterward."
This statement references their fight in theprevious episodeand Daemon’s hasty departure from Dragonstone.
But this is a different version of Rhaenyra.
Daemon’s eyes fill with tears as his focus moves to the dead child.
However, she asserts that his behavior led Viserys (Paddy Considine) to choose her over him.
Because Daemon’s past is hurting him, he sees the Rhaenyra present at the time.
Theres no turning back now.
His fight with Rhaenyra was not only about their past, but it started because of his actions.
Yetthat changes when the same sentiment comes from Alcock’s Rhaenyra.
How could you do that?
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Look at yourself.'
She’s the mirror for him, because otherwise he walks around and doesn’t care what anyone thinks.
But with Rhaenyra, she’s the only person that gets to his heart.
And so that’s the first time that we see Damon process his actions."
Young Rhaenyra’s opinion matters more to himbecause it proves how badly he messed up.
Daemon was always the black sheep of the family.
Despiteloving his brother, the king disapproved of his actions more often than not.
And the council was even more judgmental, but not Rhaenyra.
As a child,Rhaenyra idealized Daemon, never judging him.
When the girl who once idolized him suddenly loses faith in him, it cuts deep.
Daemon’s dream portrays a significant moment for his character, and Alcock’s presence highlights that.
House of the Dragonis available to stream on Max in the U.S. with new episodes on Sundays.
