Larys came to courtas the younger son of Lyonel Strong(Gavin Spokes) but made little impression.
His brother, Ser Harwin (Ryan Corr) overshadowed him.
But Larys uses that to his advantage.
The more he is on-screen, the more evident it becomes that underestimating him is a grave mistake.
He offers Alicent some of the information he observed for her to use for her own purposes.
This sparks an alliance and friendship between Alicent and Larys that remains intact after the ten-year time gap.
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What Is Larys' Role in Court?
However, unlike Varys, Larys is quick to take actions of his own.
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But Larys sees nothing wrong with his actions, calling himself a faithful servant of the realm.
But the death of Lyonel and Harwin benefits Larys too.
Upon their death, Larys becomes the Lord of Harrenhal.
When Larys decides to take action, he needs to find someone to do his dirty work.
While Varys has his little birds to carry secrets, Larys needed something more threatening.
He chose to employ criminals, forgiving them of their death sentence if they work for him.
To ensure their loyalty and prevent them from accusing him later on, Larys has their tongues removed.
As this happens, Larys watches unflinchingly.
Larys actions in Episode 6 seem to have set him to fill that void inHouse of the Dragon.
It is evident that he sides with Alicent, barring any major twists.
As future episodes are released, Larys character is sure to become more clear.
It was also Larys who kept Alicent investigating Rhaenyra afterOtto was dismissed as Hand.
This makes him a dangerous enemy, but a fascinating villain in the future.
If they cannot agree on anything else, Larys should give the audience someone to root against.
How Does Larys Strong in the Show Line Up WithFire & Blood?
However, in the show Larys serves Alicent instead.
