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This episode establishes the misogyny of Westeros. When Rhaenyra flies her dragon, Syrax, to Dragonstone to confront Daemon, she proves she is braver than the entire Small Council. Yet, the council still debates marrying her off like chattel. The episode ends with Viserys rejecting Laena Velaryon (a 12-year-old) to marry the daughter of his Hand: Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey)—a decision that will doom the dynasty. Episode 3: “Second of His Name” – The Hunt Three more years. Rhaenyra is now 18. Viserys and Alicent have a son: Aegon II. The realm celebrates with a royal hunt. This episode is a masterclass in dramatic irony.

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While the king and court hunt a white stag (a symbol of legitimacy), Daemon is waging a brutal, seemingly suicidal war against the Crabfeeder in the Stepstones. We see two different types of power: Viserys’s soft, diplomatic rule, and Daemon’s bloody, visceral violence. House of the Dragon S1 -2022- E1-5 Dual Audio -...