But with “The Green Council” now behind us, it’s time to ask the awkward question.
If there are any people genuinely rooting for the Greens in this war… why?
How Can the Greens Be Redeemed?
Alicent is still a puppet to her father’s schemes and the plans of the men around her.
Aemond is violent, petty, and ambitiously eyeing the throne, ready to take his brother’s place.
Otto is manipulative as always and ready to send soldiers to Dragonstone to slaughter Rhaenyra and her family.
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We can also assume that he has been planning this coup for a long time.
She has always been a confident character and one who proactively goes after what she wants.
Alicent, on the other hand, has oftentimes been a cipher.
We first meet her when she is the close friend and confidant of Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock).
The young Alicent (Emily Carey) is soft-spoken, nervous, and obedient.
Relegated to motherhood at a young age, she dutifully fulfills her role as a bearer of heirs.
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Despite his many faults and heinous crimes, Aegon is correct.
Still, his actions are enough to have his own Kingsguard turn against him.
Although this process is sped up in the series, it’s a brutal takeover.
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Then he gathers the lords of the realm and strong-arms them to bend the knee.
Those who don’t are not allowed to leave.
They must bend the knee or face something worse.
On top of all of this, they rob Viserys’ closest family of the opportunity to mourn him.
So, I have to wonder, who is still rooting for the Greens?
