We then see him during the tourney violently beating up competitors.

He steals a dragon egg and claims Dragonstone despite Rhaenyra being named heir to the Iron Throne.

He slices off Vaemond’s head in the middle of the throne room for insulting Rhaenyra and her sons.

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When Rhaenyra tells Daemon and her men to stand down, this is just another added frustration for Daemon.

Why Did Daemon Choke Rhaenyra?

When he lets her go, Rhaenyra realizes he’s been left out of the loop.

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Do Daemon and Rhaenyra Reconcile at the End?

When he returns to her, it is with the news that Luke (Elliot Grihault) is dead.

The moment is sad and he even holds her hand.

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So is Daemon forgiven for his violence?

Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon

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Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen telling Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra about the death of her son in House of the Dragon

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