For the past two episodes in House of The Dragon, first with Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) and now with Alicent (Olivia Cooke), the Greens are getting told directly that their claim to the Iron Throne is not as solid as they believe. This realization has been a pleasure to witness, hasn’t it?
The Queens’ Gathering
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 3, The Burning Mill, directed by Geeta Vasant Patel, removed one battle— the titular clash between House Bracken and House Blackwood—only to present the reunion we had all been waiting for. As the men continued to destroy everything they touched, it was time for the queens to have a face-to-face conversation.
A Cloaked Reunion
Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), in disguise as a septa, sneaks into the sept where she and Alicent had shared many childhood moments. The sept serves as their sanctuary, a place devoid of male politics and scheming. Here, Alicent’s misconceptions start to unravel. When she recounts King Viserys’ dying declaration that Aegon was the Prince That Was Promised, Rhaenyra corrects her error.
Mistaken Prophecies
The Targaryen fixation on the name Aegon caused Alicent’s confusion. What Viserys mumbled in his final moments wasn’t referring to Aegon II—his foolish, drunken, rapist of a son
—but rather Aegon the Conqueror and his prophecy about a Targaryen saving from the Long Night. This mix-up has Alicent convinced that her son is predestined for greatness.
Dramatic Consequences
The reunion scene resonates deeply due to strong performances by Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy. Their interactions remind us how intricate their relationship remains despite their political differences. *Focus On* this scene’s significance cannot be overstated.
The misunderstanding will inevitably lead to devastating consequences, prompting fans to anticipate more intense conflicts in subsequent episodes. As we watch Alicent struggle with her growing guilt over this catastrophic error,it’s important to highlight Rhys Ifans’ observation:
both the Greens and the Blacks are genocidal maniacs so you can’t really say which one is right but it’s going to be heartbreaking to watch Alicent suffer…*
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